Army Corps of Engineers drops plan to expand Chicago lakefront landfill
The landfill opened in the early 1980s along the shore, and in 2020, the Army Corps called for extending it.
Multiple businesses broken into on Northwest Side and in Morton Grove
An expert said businesses in the city, along with the CPD, have beefed up awareness, so the crooks are moving elsewhere — and suburban businesses are easier targets.
Victim files lawsuit after being secretly recorded inside Highland Park school bathroom
Officers showed images of her, one of many captured in the secret recording at both the middle and high schools
Chicago Public Schools hit by massive data breach. What do you need to know?
A CPS vendor's server was hacked, exposing personal information for all current and former students dating back to the 2017-18 school year.
Chicago doctor has warning about measles in U.S., spring break travel
A second person has died in the measles outbreak that started in West Texas.
Robbers target people leaving bars in Chicago nightlife districts; rideshare drivers also worried
The victims are targeted just as they leave bars and order an Uber or Lyft. Police said while the victims are looking at their phones, the armed robbery crew makes its move.
Suspected swatting incident disrupts day at Jones College Prep in South Loop
There was no bomb or person with a gun at the school. Police said there were reports of a similar incident at a second school Wednesday.
Dolton Village Hall hit with federal subpoenas; Henyard a no-show at board meeting
Last week, Henyard lost the Democratic primary for another term as Dolton mayor. Now, federal subpoenas reveal the criminal investigation into Henyard and her administration has ramped up.
Blowup between Trump and Zelenskyy raises new concerns about Ukraine war
The contentious meeting has created a lot of uncertainty about the war in Ukraine, and what happens next.
Nationwide plan for "Economic Blackout" on Friday catches on in Chicago
The call to action — or rather inaction — is asking that American consumers refrain from making any purchases at major retailers on Friday, Feb. 28.
Accused serial killer Antonio Reyes charged with six Chicago murders in 2020
Police and prosecutors said there is no indication any of the victims knew the accused killer, 21-year-old Antonio Reyes.
Trustee Jason House declares victory over Tiffany Henyard in Dolton primary
Unofficial Cook County results showed with all precincts reporting, Henyard had only 12% of the vote.
Gas station helping raise funds to buy bulletproof vests for CPD officers
A fundraiser this week on the Southwest Side helped people chip in to help make sure Chicago police officers are protected while on patrol.
Firefighter hurt when extra-alarm blaze blasts through furniture store in Roseland
Mattresses and furniture inside — along with the cold air blasting in from outside — made for an especially dangerous situation.
Italian American group says Chicago Columbus statues need to be reinstalled as expressions of art
The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans calls the removal of the statues "selective censorship."