Police issue alert of multiple retail thefts in downtown Chicago
In several of the thefts, the offender became aggressive and physical to make good his escape when confronted.
Chainsmokers, Keith Urban performing during NASCAR 2024 Chicago Street Race
The two-day event will take place once again in Grant Park during the 4th of July weekend.
Boy, 13, charged in alleged robbery of woman on Near North Side
It was alleged the teen approached a 36-year-old woman, implied he had a weapon, and took personal belongings from the victim in the 300 block of West Schiller Street.
Chicago man charged accused of beating, robbing woman on CTA train
Responding officers quickly found him and placed him into custody less than 30 minutes later.
Illinois lottery player wins over $900K in Fast Play game at Oak Lawn convenience store
The winner purchased a "Fast Play Twenty 20s" ticket at a 7-11 convenience store at 4501 W. 95th St. They hit the jackpot worth $902,096.
Early voting in Lake, McHenry counties starts Thursday; Next week for Chicago
Registered voters need to go to the Lake County Courthouse on 18 N. County St. in Waukegan. The lobby is open for voting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until March 1.
Signup for Chicago Park District's "Girls Day of P.L.A.Y." still available
The event started back in 2018 as a way to introduce girls to a wide variety of sports they might not get access to in school.
Nurses at Ascension Saint Joseph go on third strike within a year
Thursday's strike started at 6:30 a.m. with a walkout and news conference.
Driver killed after being shot in head, crashes into parked cars, tree on Northwest Side
An unknown male fired shots at the victim – striking him in the back of the head, police said.
CPD seek to identify group in Greater Grand Crossing carjacking
Police said on Jan. 28 just after 3:30 a.m., the offenders forced the victim from his car at which time he was struck by a passing car, in the 400 block of East 71st Street.
Cook County Clerk's Office hiring election judges, polling technicians ahead of presidential primary
Clerk Karen Yarbrough is encouraging all residents to apply for the positions.
Pop-up DMV featuring business, archive services will be available at 2024 Chicago Auto Show
This year, Secretary Alexi Giannoulias announced, for the first time, that business and archive along with driver services will be available.
Chesterton, Indiana man charged with identity theft, stealing thousands from elderly Naperville resident
Zoran Tasevski, 43, of Chesterton, Indiana was arrested Monday following an investigation initiated in October of 2021. He is facing aggravated identity theft and theft charges.
Chicago man charged with carjacking, firing gun in 3 separate incidents
Angel Martinez, 23, was charged with two felony counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm and one felony count of reckless discharge of a firearm.
CFD firefighter charged in New Year's Eve road rage shooting due back in court
Omotayo Kassim, 34, was charged with attempted murder, and aggravated discharge of a firearm from an occupied vehicle.