3 gas station, convenience stores robbed at gunpoint on North, Far North Sides
The robberies happened within an hour between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. in the Rogers Park and Edgewater neighborhoods.
Outdoor pools at all Chicago Park District locations closing Sunday
The Chicago Park District says all the pools will close for necessary maintenance and to prepare staff for fall programs.
Sunday in the Park with Lyric in Millennium Park happening tonight
Lyric Opera is performing for free at 7 p.m.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in West Side hit-and-run; victim ID'd
The crash happened just before 1 a.m. in the 5200 block of West North Avenue in the Austin neighborhood.
Lake County Sheriff's K9 helps find armed robbery suspect
Lake County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the 24800 block of North Milwaukee Avenue, for a report of an armed robbery.
Evanston police increase presence at Art & Big Fork Festival after report of armed man
Police said the incident happened near Grove and Judson where the man displayed a handgun.
Police investigating armed carjacking outside Cinemark Theater in Woodridge
Four victims told officers they were approached by the offenders armed with handguns who demanded the keys to a black Chrysler 300 with Arizona registration of 9TA86E along with phones and cash.
4 hurt, 2 critically in mass shooting in North Lawndale neighborhood, police say
Police said a group of individuals were at a large gathering when two unknown offenders approached on foot and fired multiple shots into the crowd.
Chicago police issue alert of 7 armed robberies within an hour on South, Southwest Sides
The robberies happened Friday morning within an hour between 6:40 and 7:40 a.m. in the Brighton Park, Gage Park, Englewood, and Back of the Yards neighborhoods.
Bicyclist killed after being struck by truck tractor semi-trailer on I-94 near Dempster Avenue
Illinois State Police said a bicyclist traveling on the right shoulder veered into the middle lane of traffic.
Mother of fallen CPD officer Aréanah Preston hosting back-to-school drive in her honor
The event is happening from 1 to 4 p.m. in the 1200 block of East 83rd Street in Avalon Park.
Sangria Festival Chicago in Humboldt Park kicks off Saturday
Guests are invited to sip and savor a variety of wine selections and Latin dishes.
3 Cook County Clerk's Offices open for back-to-school birth certificates
Offices in downtown Chicago, Markham, and Maywood will be open Saturday for families can get birth certificates to finish their child's school registration.
Ribfest is back in North Center Saturday and Sunday
Guests are invited to come out and sample some of the best dishes from local barbecue spots.
Bulls Fest featuring contests, appearances happening at United Center
Bulls Fest is back for its second year.