Feds expand probe into south suburban politician Tiffany Henyard
Sources say in the past three weeks, investigators have talked to several current and past Thornton Township employees about the financial spending during Henyard's tenure.
Some of Chicago's hottest restaurants are losing business to reservation piracy
Bad actors are scooping up reservations at hot spots and trying to sell them for big money.
Dangerous trees, falling limbs a concern in Chicago with more storms this week
The city is trying to get ahead of the threats to tall trees posed by gusty winds.
Massive South Side pothole sends woman's car crashing into steel pole
Drivers around the city have been dodging ditches in the street — with many streets plagued with potholes despite a relatively mild winter.
Pilot in deadly NY helicopter crash was from south suburbs
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River Thursday was originally from the Chicago area.
Deerfield school board meeting turns heated on claims about trans student, locker room
The Deerfield Public Schools District 109 board heard an earful — with some being passionate and unhappy about the alleged incident.
Residents of West Town renew call for reopening of police station
Along with the local alderman, the neighbors are asking the city to boost the police presence in the area.
Customers attack Pilsen waitress in dispute over bill after complaint about food
El Taco Azteca owner Martha Garcia said two women wanted a full refund after they ordered food to go, and nearly finished it.
Mayor Tiffany Henyard no-show at last Dolton Village Board meeting
Both Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her ally trustee Andrew Holmes were no-shows at Henyard's last Dolton Village Board meeting Monday.
Streeterville residents push to change downtown curfew for minors to 8 p.m.
Twice so far this year, large gatherings of teens in the Streeterville neighborhood have ended in gunfire.
Chicago area retailers, consumers concerned about effects of sweeping tariffs
It is not yet known how much more consumers will pay for nearly everything they buy.
Heavy downpours flood streets in south suburbs, South Side
Heavy downpours caused flooding in the south suburbs and the South Side of Chicago Wednesday, stranding some drivers who stalled out on the washed-out roads.
Jason House easily elected mayor of Dolton, Illinois after defeating Tiffany Henyard in primary
House won the race with more than 95% of the vote, up against Rebuilding Dolton Party candidate Casundra Hopson-Jordan.
Chicago native living in Thailand describes experience with devastating earthquake
In the days since the earthquake, Jones said life in Thailand has been hectic — and many other expats are fleeing and going home. But he is not.
Chicago Teachers Union committee votes to advance tentative contract deal
The agreement comes with potential changes to classrooms across the city.