South, southwest suburban residents clean up again second round of severe storm damage
Monday's storms came not even two days after another set of storms over the weekend caused significant damage and power outages.
Widespread damage after multiple tornadoes reported in Chicago metro area
Tornadoes, dangerous straight-line winds, and other hazards rocked the Chicago area for a second night in a row Monday. At least one person was killed during the storm outbreak.
Driver says he was shot in Chinatown for trying to help an older man being beaten
Paul Bessette was shot while in his car in the 2200 block of South Wentworth Avenue—just south of Cermak Road in the heart of the Chinatown community.
Community rallies for West Englewood high school dean who was suddenly let go
After 18 years working as dean of students, Shohn Williams was let go on the final day of classes for the school year in June.
Remnants of Hurricane Beryl leave streets flooded, drivers stranded in Chicago area
Across the region, many drivers took the risk amid the heavy downpours.
Chicago community center worries about teen gatherings with toy guns
There have been two instances in which police were called to clear crowds near the center. Some of the teens ran from police.
31st Street Beach to close early for July 4th holiday due to recent shootings
So far, in 2024, there have been nine shootings at or near the beach.
Activist handcuffed after confronting Dolton Trustee Andrew Holmes
The chaos at the meeting follows accusations of sexual assault against the trustee and a myriad of other problems for the village.
While some suburbs scale back or drop festivals, Tinley Park Ribfest is expanding
Last year kicked off the inaugural four-day festival. Mayor Michael Glotz said this second year, the festival is expanding.
Neighbors near United Center concerned about how DNC restrictions will affect them
Some neighbors said communication has been lacking from city and political leaders.
Chicago survivors, advocates say gun violence has been a public health crisis for a long time
They hope national recognition from the U.S. surgeon general will actually make a difference.
16-year-old boy charged, detained in murder of retired police officer on Chicago's West Side
Larry Neuman, 73, was shot around 11:30 a.m. in the 4300 block of West Monroe Street in West Garfield Park.
Flood victims on Chicago's West Side finally getting help nearly a year later
Some contractors have also now stepped in to do the work for free.
Large fire spreads in building on West Side, second in 2 days
The building housed an auto body shop, a landscaping company, and a car and truck battery operation.
Liquor store employee shot and killed over stolen liquor bottle in Cicero
Two men were stealing a bottle of liquor at Licores El Potrillo on Tuesday afternoon, when a 23-year-old man who works at the store confronted them.