Dolton, Illinois police officer charged in COVID relief loan fraud
William Reed served as a police officer in both Dolton and Robbins when he applied for loans through the Paycheck Protection Program.
Veteran Chicago firefighter dies after battling West Side blaze; person in custody
A veteran Chicago fire captain died from injuries fighting a garage fire and collapse on the city's West Side Wednesday morning.
Highland Park parade shooting victims share their pain at gunman's sentencing hearing
Robert Crimo III pleaded guilty last month to 21 counts of first-degree murder and 48 counts of attempted first-degree murder.
FBI working to identify man wanted in Aurora, Illinois bank robbery
The FBI is looking for a man wanted for robbing a bank in west suburban Aurora Monday afternoon.
Celebrate Earth Day all week with Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo
The Lincoln Park Zoo is taking Earth Day to the next level with celebrations all week long.
12 families displaced by fire at 3-story building in Hoffman Estates
Video from the scene shows heavy smoke coming from the building on Atlantic Avenue.
Man dies from gunshot wound at Edgewater high-rise, CPD says
Chicago police are conducting a death investigation after a man died from a gunshot wound in the city's Edgewater neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
Newborn baby found unresponsive on Chicago's Southwest Side
A death investigation is underway after a baby was found unresponsive in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Archbishop of Chicago mourns "profound loss" of Pope Francis
Chicago's Blase Cardinal Cupich remembers Pope Francis after his death in "a moment of profound loss." Other Chicago officials also reacted to the news.
Person shot on CTA Blue Line at Racine Avenue
Police activity disrupted train service at the Racine Avenue stop along the Eisenhower Expressway.
When does Passover 2025 end?
With the final days of the holiday drawing near, Jewish people are asking the annual question: When does Passover end?
What's open, closed on Easter Sunday 2025
Is Costco open on Easter Sunday? What about ALDI? As you plan your weekend, here's what is open and closed on Easter, as well as some local places offering special deals.
Woman charged with murder in 2024 stabbing on Chicago's South Side
Chicago police said Catherine Perry, 34, was charged with one felony count of first-degree murder.
Some Chicago street festivals could be smaller this year
Unlike city-produced festivals, neighborhood fests do not get city funding.
Shooting investigation underway after man shot in Englewood
The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.