At least 3 people shot at South Side gas station, CFD sources say
At least three people were hurt following a shooting at a gas station in Woodlawn on Wednesday evening.
Ex-custodian arrested for secretly filming students, staff in bathrooms at Northfield school
Northfield police announced that David Garcia-Espinal, 46, was found and arrested in Los Angeles, California, on Feb. 19.
CNA charged in alleged sexual assault of disabled patient to stay in jail
Prosecutors said that the CNA sexually assaulted a non-verbal male with intellectual and physical disabilities, including quadriplegia, while the victim was in his bed.
Mega Millions ticket worth $3 million sold in Springfield, Illinois
The Mega Millions jackpot has now climbed to $458 million for Friday's drawing.
Chicago police release images of SUV sought in West Lawn hit-and-run
Chicago police released Images of the SUV sought in a hit-and-run in West Lawn on Wednesday morning.
Mayor Johnson speaks at "State of the Swamp," countering State of the Union
During his speech, Johnson addressed the president's address, saying his words were "ramblings" and "incoherent phrases."
Security guard shot, critically hurt on South Side
The 32-year-old victim was shot by a known person in a parking lot in the Washington Heights neighborhood, police said.
Chicago man accused of leading police on high-speed chase in stolen car ordered held
Prosecutors said the chase started after a patrolling officer in Hinsdale spotted a 2013 Ford Fiesta driving without a rear license plate.
Dolton man charged in connection with homicide in Oak Forest last month
Police said on Monday that a grand jury indicted Steven J. Knox, 19, of Dolton, on eight counts of first-degree murder.
Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes 9 eastern massasauga rattlesnake hatchlings
The hatchlings were born at the Mammal-Reptile House this month.
Winning $1.5 million Lucky Day Lotto ticket sold in McHenry County
The winning ticket was purchased for the drawing held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
Harvey City Council appoints Shirley Drewenski as acting mayor
She will take the place of former Harvey Mayor Christoper Clark, who died late last month, unexpectedly.
Woman charged for shooting man on Near North Side
Police said the woman shot a man in the foot during what they believed was a domestic-related incident.
2 men shot, 1 fatally, outside Bridgeview bar and billiard hall
Police said two men were shot, one fatally, after an exchange of words led to gunfire.
Chicago weekend shootings leave at least 2 people dead, 8 others hurt
According to Chicago police, the ages of the victims range from 15 to 40.