Law firm announces $17.5M settlement in sexual abuse case against former CPS dean
The former dean, Brian Crowder, was charged with criminal sexual assault in 2022 after the victim said she was coerced into a relationship with him.
No video evidence of actress Tara Reid's drink being tampered with, Rosemont police say
According to the department, video surveillance showed Tara Reid at the hotel bar, but didn't show anyone tampering with or adding anything to her drink.
Gale Street Inn restaurant on NW Side reopens Thursday, new owner says
Last month, the new owner, Pablo Villabona, confirmed the restaurant's reopening.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry employees approve first union contract
The union said the deal includes increased pay and better benefits.
Contractor killed after snow removal equipment hit by train in Naperville
The victim was removing snow on the station's south platform when the equipment he was driving was hit by an eastbound freight train, a city spokesperson said.
Classes resume Thursday at Zion Elementary District 6 schools after cybersecurity incident
All schools will reopen on Thursday, and all before and after activities will also resume as normal.
Pedestrian killed after being hit by vehicle in Lake County identified
The Lake Zurich Fire Department and Kildeer Police Department responded to the crash and found the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Siebel Institute of Technology will move from Chicago to Canada next year
Siebel said the reasons for the move include changes in the brewing industry and operational costs.
School bus crash leaves child hurt in Nunda Township, Illinois
The Nunda Rural Fire Protection District said crews arrived and found the bus in a ditch with downed power lines on Monday afternoon.
Former mental health counselor charged with sexually assaulting 5 patients for years
Cook County prosecutors charged 68-year-old Edmund Rivers with five felony counts of criminal sexual assault.
Flights resume after ground stop issued at Midway Airport
The ground stop was issued from 7:39 p.m. until 9 p.m.
1 killed, 2 hurt in Bronzeville shooting, police say
Chicago police said two men and a woman were shot at while sitting inside a car.
Incoming Chief Judge Charles S. Beach II to be sworn in on Monday
Incoming Chief Judge Charles S. Beach II to be sworn in on Monday morning
Snow blower accident in Marengo, Illinois, prompts safety reminder
A man was taken to the hospital after suffering cuts to his fingers while attempting to unclog a snow blower, fire officials said.
St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade canceled due to winter storm
The city said that although the Electric Christmas Parade is a much-anticipated event every year, they had to make the tough decision to cancel for safety reasons.