Would-be robber shot dead by customer at South Shore store; clerk also dies
It was not clear who fired shots first. Witnesses said they heard two shots, a pause, then two more shots.
17 shots fired at house after man yells out window at catalytic converter thieves
Adrian Munoz quickly jumped on his bed and out of the line of fire. But those bullets went right into the bedroom wall, landing right in the living room.
Parents want answers after adult son was critically injured in Indiana house explosion
For reasons still unknown, Dale Heintz Jr., 40, had severe burns after a house in Lake Station exploded. Heintz Jr. did not reside in the home.
Long lines, traffic jams on last day of early voting in Chicago area
In Mount Greenwood, people who had the time to stick around found themselves delayed – much longer than expected.
Residents feeling helpless after mass shooting that wounded 14 people on West Side
"I'm hurt, and I'm angry. I'm frustrated the kids have to go through this," said a woman who was shot, "and they're traumatized."
Furious mother demands justice in road-rage shooting that killed 3-year-old son
Mateo Zastro was riding with his family in the West Lawn neighborhood on Friday, Sept. 30 when he was struck and killed by gunfire.
Homewood-Flossmoor High School, police investigating report of sexual assault at school
The victim's mother was beyond upset Monday night, because she could not understand how this could happen inside the school.
South suburban youth football league wins appeal after losing ranking due to records error
The Midwest Hawks Youth Football organization of Country Club Hills can now play in the playoffs. But there is a catch.
Family crushed after stray bullet kills 7-year-old Akeem Briscoe in Humboldt Park home
The family said the 7-year-old's father passed away earlier this month - they just laid him to rest days ago.
Child shot in Chicago: Stray bullet kills 7-year-old boy in Humboldt Park
The boy was in the bathroom when a bullet came through the window and struck him.
Englewood residents concerned about food desert threat with Whole Foods leaving
The Whole Foods at 832 W. 63rd St. in the Englewood Square complex is set to close Sunday, Nov. 13.
Fire rips through Illinois Medical District parking garage; dozens of cars destroyed
One car caught fire, and the blaze spread to nearly 30 other cars.
Teacher at Kankakee High School fired after using racial slur against student
The 15-year-old student said he was shocked to hear the racial slur come from his teacher's mouth.
3 charged including 2 teens after off-duty CPD officer shoots carjacking suspect on South Side
The officer was getting something out of her white Tesla when out of nowhere, another car pulled up – with three guys with guns inside.
Video shows gunmen hanging out of car while shooting at paramedics
It looks like a scene out of a movie: two paramedics duck as shots are fired just feet in front of their ambulance.