ComEd responding to thousands of outages as Chicago area braces for more storms
ComEd is responding to over 5,000 active outages on Thursday morning after severe storms overnight caused widespread damage in the Chicago area.
Cars participating in 2026 Hot Rod Power Tour stolen, damaged in Joliet hotel parking lot
Multiple high-end cars participating in the 2026 Hot Rod Power Tour were damaged, and some were stolen from a hotel parking lot in Joliet early Tuesday.
Bicyclist hit by freight train in Grayslake
A bicyclist was hit by a train in Grayslake, Illinois, on Tuesday night.
Federal agent, CPD officer shoot 2 people during a "firearms trafficking operation" in Country Club Hills
A federal agent and a Chicago police officer shot two people during a "firearms trafficking operation" in Country Club Hills on Tuesday night. After the operation, five people were taken into custody.
How to spot party invitation scams this summer
With weddings, graduation parties, and other summer events in full swing, it's important to watch out for scams.
Police investigating 3 fast food restaurant robberies in Chicago overnight
Chicago police are investigating three armed robberies at fast food restaurants on Tuesday morning.
Man shot while driving on Chicago's West Side
A man was shot while driving on Chicago's West Side on Friday night.
Chicago Blues Festival, Lincoln Park Greek Fest and more this weekend in Chicago
Summer festivals are happening across Chicago this weekend focusing on art, music and food.
Police kill man who shot two people at Carpentersville restaurant
Police officers shot and killed a man at a restaurant and bar early Saturday in northwest suburban Carpentersville, after the man had shot two people inside.
Investigators say explosion killed man inside SUV on Eisenhower Expressway
An explosion killed a man in an SUV on the Eisenhower Expressway on Thursday and led to an hours-long closure.
Bears' board of directors votes to take another step towards move to Hammond
The Chicago Bears made their biggest step yet toward moving to Indiana, after the team's board of directors voted Thursday to build a stadium in Hammond, although it's still not a done deal yet.
Police searching for man, woman wanted in CTA train platform battery in West Loop
Police are searching for two people wanted in connection with a battery in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood.
Pokémon GO Fest taking over Chicago's Grant Park
Pokémon GO Fest is taking over Chicago's Grant Park on Friday.
Beloved Hyde Park chef among 2 dead, 5 injured in mass shooting in Back of the Yards
Two men were killed, including a beloved Chicago chef, and five others were injured in a mass shooting in the Back of the Yards neighborhood early Friday.
Fire breaks out at apartment building in Lincoln Park
A fire broke out on the top floor of an apartment building in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood on Friday morning.