Jack O'Lantern world featuring thousands of hand-carved pumpkins opens in Lemont
The show was supposed to open Friday night but crews were delayed by rain in a different city.
ISP squad car struck by stolen car on Bishop Ford Freeway
ISP said a trooper was trying to pull over a stolen Dodge Charger when it rear-ended another trooper who was working on a separate traffic stop on the shoulder.
Crown Point Oktoberfest kicks off Saturday
You can grab the family and enjoy German-inspired food and drinks from local vendors.
Chicago Park District building new fieldhouse at Cragin Park
The new fieldhouse is expected to open in early 2025.
CPD issue alert about string of armed robberies on Northwest Side
Police say a crew of three to five men in a red or burgundy SUV targeted people walking on the sidewalks.
Oktoberfest returns to Naper Settlement in Naperville Saturday
There will be other fall activities including pumpkin carving, lawn games, and more.
Johnson, local leaders attending Jesse Jackson's 82nd birthday celebration
The civil rights icon is turning 82 years old on Sunday.
Saturday's Powerball drawing worth $1.4B, third-largest in lottery history
The winner, if they choose, could take home a cash option of $ 643 million
Couples to participate in 'Dash to the Altar' at Wrigley Building ahead of Chicago Marathon
Twenty-six couples will say "I do" inside the iconic building before racing off to Sunday's marathon.
Community event in Austin assisting those affected by summer floods
City and state officials will be there along with representatives from FEMA to help with applications for federal help.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run in Heart of Chicago
Police said that a white-in-color pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Cermak Road when the pedestrian, a 55-year-old man, was struck and killed.
Shots fired at CPD officers in Little Village
Police said around 12:56 a.m. officers were on routine patrol when they saw a male offender shooting in the intersection of the 2300 block of South Sacramento Avenue.
Passenger killed, driver critically hurt in wrong-way crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Chicago police said a 53-year-old man was driving southbound on the northbound lane of DuSable Lake Shore Drive in the wrong direction when it struck another vehicle head-on.
Employee struck in head during armed robbery at West Town business
The robbers took proceeds from the business before fleeing the scene.
Teen charged with armed robbery in West Ridge
He was identified as the suspect who took property at gunpoint from a 16-year-old boy on Sept. 25, in the 1900 block of North Norwood Street.