Man seriously injured by driver fleeing police shares story of recovery
Elias Martinez doesn't remember much about that night when a driver fleeing North Riverside police hit him from behind.
Thieves seen taking boxes from freight train on West Side; 4 in custody
The number of people seen stealing TVs and other electronics, and air fryers, was enough to make one question how so many people were able to pull it off and escape.
Boy, 8, accidentally shot and wounded on Chicago's Southwest Side
A gun was recovered at the scene. A person of interest was also taken into custody, police said.
Some Floridians watch Milton from Chicago, some Chicagoans ride it out in Florida
A dad, kids, and grandmother from Tampa all made it to Chicago, but mom was not able to leave due to her job.
Trustees don't show up to Thornton Township Board meeting, citing concerns for their safety
The reason the trustees did not show up, they argue, is due to meetings that have gotten out of control and are not safe.
Mayor Johnson names 6 new CPS board members after mass resignations
Johnson bristled when asked if he was moving to replace the entire school board so the new board could fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
Entire CPS school board to resign amid dispute with mayor over CEO's future
The move would allow Mayor Brandon Johnson to appoint a new school board that would fire CPS chief executive officer Pedro Martinez.
Vigil held for woman found shot to death on Chicago's Southeast Side
So far, police have not made any arrests in the case.
Shooting on I-55 near Pulaski Rd. creates major traffic
One victim was taken to an area hospital with injuries, though police did not specify what those injuries were.
Advocates light candles on Chicago's lakefront for victims of domestic violence
The candles represent a human light dimmed by an issue impacting thousands daily.
Neighbors want city to find homes for residents of encampment in Gompers Park
Residents said they have compassion for people who find themselves unhoused—but they want the city to step up the efforts to make their neighborhood park accessible again.
Armed suspect shot by police in Aurora, Illinois after chase from Plano, authorities say
The Kendall County Sheriff's office did not specify the condition of the suspect, but said no officers were injured, and there was no ongoing threat to the community.
Sauk Village clerk speaks after fight with mayor during village board meeting
During the Tuesday night meeting, the clerk grabbed the mayor's gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her.
Trustees appalled after fight between mayor, clerk at Sauk Village board meeting
Two trustees said village meetings can get heated, but this week, it got to a level they had never seen.
In Thornton Township, trustees blast Henyard and call for probe of spending
The Thornton Township trustees claimed items not approved by the board keep showing up for approval.