Oil spill, accident causes lane closures on 95th Street near Tri-State Tollway
An oil spill caused by an earlier accident led to lane closures on 95th Street near the Tri-State Tollway Thursday night.
Submissions for Chicago's first 'You Name a Snowplow' contest ends Friday
It gives residents an opportunity to use their imagination to create snowplow names like "Snow-Be-Gone Kenobi", and "Buzz Ice-Clear."
Man, 57, shot while running away from attempted robbery in Hyde Park
The victim was struck once on the leg and was transported to the University of Chicago where he is listed in good condition.
CPD issue alert of garage burglaries in Washington Park
Police say in each incident, the suspect(s) would enter the garage by forcing open a side door and taking property from inside.
Chicago parks hosting Christmas tree recycling starting this weekend
Chicago starts collecting them Saturday at 26 city parks.
Three Kings Day celebrations happening in Lyons, Aurora
Holiday celebrations continue in Cook County and northeastern Illinois.
Shedd Aquarium offering free days to Illinois residents starting next week
The free days will take place from Jan. 12 through 16, and every Tuesday through Thursday starting Feb. 7 throughout the month.
First installment of Cook County property taxes due date moved to April
The new due date for the first installment of property taxes will be April 3.
Man struck in head, back by gunfire in West Englewood
A man is hospitalized following a shooting in the West Englewood neighborhood Wednesday night.
Teen charged in Englewood shooting that left 1 dead, another wounded
The teen is facing one count of first-degree murder, one count of attempted first-degree murder, and two counts of attempted vehicular hijacking.
Nominations open for Chicago's first poet laureate
The Chicago poet laureate will serve a two-year term and be awarded a grant of $50,000.
Man carjacked by 4 suspects on Near West Side
The victim had just parked his car when he was approached by four men in an unknown vehicle.
Police investigate after shots fired in Lake in the Hills; no injuries reported
Responding officers confirmed that shots were fired into a property in the area following an investigation.
Boy, 17, found shot in both legs in Rogers Park
Chicago police said the boy was found with two gunshot wounds to the upper left leg and lower right leg.
Grayslake woman charged with aggravated battery for spitting on 2 deputies in Volo
A woman is facing charges after spitting on two Lake County Sherriff's deputies and claiming to have a transmissible disease.