Lincoln Elementary parents demand answers as school remains closed after Aug. 11 storms
The school's superintendent said they're still recovering from the August storm that hit Northwest Indiana and left residents without power for days.
Alders announce renegotiated transfer deal for Chicago's parking meters
Three Chicago City Council members announced they have negotiated a revised parking meter deal with New York-based Stonepeak Partners to the benefit of the city.
Burglars smash open gaming machines at The Chill House bar in Frankfort
The owners of a bar in southwest suburban Frankfort say they were hit by burglars again, and they left behind a huge mess.
West Garfield Park residents fed up with problems caused by homeless encampment
Residents say they're fighting back to clean up the area, but despite calls to the police, the people and problems return.
Homewood-Flossmoor accuses Lincoln-Way East of second racist incident over weekend
The incidents happened at a varsity football game on Friday and during a cross-country meet on Saturday.
Mother charged with murder in death of 2-year-old son in Frankfort
A Frankfort mother charged with the murder of her 2-year-old son was very invested in the Lindsay Clancy trial, Will County prosecutors say.
Ye returns to Soldier Field for first of 2 Chicago concerts
The stage was set and the air was humid as rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, took the stage for the first of two Chicago concerts at Soldier Field Thursday night.
Hot weather in Chicago leads to stalled bridges, people seeking relief
With just a couple of days into September, summer refuses to step aside.
South Loop restaurant could lose license after complaints of noise, fighting
Owner Gerald Joseph says he's now raising the age limit to 30 and older, hoping to eliminate problems from younger patrons. However, Ald. Lamont Robinson is moving forward to shut the doors permanently.
Illinois boy and mother struck by lightning while camping in Wisconsin
An Elgin boy and his mother were in a burn unit at a hospital in Minnesota after they were struck by lightning during a camping trip in a remote area of Wisconsin near Lake Superior.
Bridgeport residents push back on Amtrak plan for maintenance facility
Both U.S. senators from Illinois have called on Amtrak to provide more information on plans to relocate a maintenance facility from the South Loop to Bridgeport, amid growing backlash from neighbors.
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Family of man shot, killed during robbery at SW Side gas station demand justice
McCauley, 36, was killed around 3 a.m. Tuesday at the Thorntons gas station. A witness said he alerted the clerk to masked gunmen in the parking lot before the shooting.
Activists rally against Oak Lawn police, claim officer put teen in chokehold
Arab American Action Network says the teen was placed in the hold by the officer while speaking at a police and fire commission meeting on Aug. 5.
Elderly couple targeted in ruse burglary on SW Side
An investigation revealed that when the husband and wife in their 80s stepped out to listen to the estimate from a man who knocked on the door, another man slipped into the house.
Chicago Public Schools families preparing to go back to school on Monday
More than 300,000 Chicago Public Schools students head back to school Monday, meaning a busy final weekend of summer for many families.