12-year-old girl facing charges after bringing a gun to school in Oswego, Illinois
The school initiated a "hold-in-place" for an hour, and an unloaded gun was recovered from the 12-year-old student.
3 people shot on Chicago's South Side
The three victims, ranging in age from 20 to 44, were taken to local hospitals in good condition.
Metra delays expected after pedestrian hit by freight train
Service has since returned to normal on the BNSF, Milwaukee District North, Union Pacific Northwest, and Union Pacific West lines.
Chicago warming centers open amid extreme cold on Tuesday
A cold weather advisory is in effect until 11 a.m. for wind chills of -15 to -25 degrees.
Evanston, Skokie boil orders enters second day after water main break
The boil order issued reminds residents to boil tap water or avoid tap water.
Kidnapping victim found inside stolen car near Chicago, suspect arrested
The suspect, who was also wanted in Iowa on a nationwide warrant for a probation violation, was arrested.
United Airlines flight to Cabo, Mexico returns to Chicago after issue with cockpit window
United Airlines confirmed flight No. 1879 was heading to San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico when it was diverted to Chicago's O'Hare Airport "shortly after departure due to an issue with the cockpit windshield."
Chicago deploys snow fleet to combat heavy snow approaching the area
Officials are warning evening commuters to take precautions when driving and allow for extra travel time.
Winter storm Wednesday prompts school closings in Chicago area
The Emergency Closing Center lists closures and delays for a number of area schools, businesses, daycare centers, and other organizations.
Teen charged in shooting death of 12-year-old inside home
Police said the 14-year-old was charged with a felony count of involuntary manslaughter.
Southwest suburban school district moves to e-learning after vandals target school buses
The school had to transition to an "emergency e-learning day" as the investigation continues.
Firefighters battle 2-alarm house fire on Chicago's Northwest Side
Six residents were displaced by the fire that spread to a second home.
Most CTA Green Line service returns after train derails on Chicago's South Side
Green Line trains only operated from Harlem/Lake to 35th-Bronzeville-IIT after the derailment.
12-year-old shot and killed inside home on Chicago's South Side
The teen was taken to Comer Children's Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Fire spreads across apartment building and two houses on Chicago's Northwest Side
The cause of the fire is under investigation.