Piping plover eggs hatch on 2 Chicago-area beaches sparking "shell-ebration"
Three piping plover chicks hatched and a fourth egg was incubated by beloved parents "Imani" and "Sea Rocket."
Woman dies after house fire in northwest Chicago suburb
After efforts to revive the woman, she died at the scene.
Neighbors evacuated for hours after freight train derails in Matteson, Illinois
All potentially hazardous materials were contained.
Street closures for NASCAR Chicago Street Race start Thursday
Preparations are underway in Grant Park for the return of the two-day NASCAR Chicago Street Race. The event will be speeding into the city next weekend and shut down major downtown streets.
Teenagers among victims of 4 separate shootings across Chicago overnight
Three of the shootings involved teenage victims, one who has died.
Highland Park parade shooting suspect backs out of plea deal
He previously pleaded not guilty, and a trial date of Feb. 24, 2025, was set this past winter.
2 seriously hurt in Eisenhower Expressway crash, state police say
Police said the driver of one of the vehicles involved in the crash was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.
15-year-old boy and man shot on Chicago's South Side
Police said the 15-year-old was rushed to Comer Children's Hospital with critical injuries.
Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer dies at age 51
Deer was appointed to the 2nd District Cook County Board seat in 2017.
Missing Chicago woman last seen at yoga retreat in The Bahamas
The Royal Bahamas Police Force confirmed Taylor Casey, 41, was last seen in the area of Paradise Island, Nassau, in the Bahamas on June 19.
At least 8 people killed, 26 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings
The victims ranged in age from 16 to 49.
Second deadly shooting in 2 days reported at Chicago's 31st Street Beach
Police confirm multiple men were taken into custody.
Summer solstice celebrations in the Chicago area
On the solstice, the sun will be at its most northern point.
Megan Thee Stallion will replace Tyler the Creator as headliner at Chicago's Lollapaloozaa
Unfortunately, Tyler the Creator will not be able to perform this year," festival organizers said.
Chicago expanding financial assistance program for gun violence victims
The goal is to ease the financial burden and trauma for families and survivors.