Police shoot suspect who shot two people, fired at police, barricaded himself
The shooter barricaded himself inside an apartment after firing at officers.
Illinois poised to enact law that will lay down consumer regulations for rogue towing companies
New legislation awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker's signature will give drivers more protection from unscrupulous towing companies.
Speeding drivers causing big problems on Sacramento Avenue in Avondale, neighbors say
A semi-trailer truck recently got stuck under an overpass and ripped to pieces on in Avondale, and debris was left strewn everywhere. It wasn't a surprise for some neighbors.
Rideshare drivers say stagnant wages, high gas prices are squeezing them
With high gas prices, rideshare drivers say they can't make ends meet with their stagnant wages.
Light pole fell on city employee's car three years ago; she's alarmed by continuing problem
When the light pole came crashing down in Streeterville last week, it reminded someone on the Southwest Side of what she experienced three years ago.
Another light pole with a rusted base falls, landing on an SUV in Streeterville
Strong winds Friday were partially to blame for a streetlight coming crashing onto two vehicles in Streeterville.
Seniors hit dance floor in Glen Ellyn in a powerful moment after so much isolation
They hit the dance floor at a party strictly for seniors in west suburban Glen Ellyn Thursday night – after two years of waiting.
Some say Willie Wilson's gas giveaway is much welcome and much needed
Round two of the big Chicago area gas giveaway begins Thursday morning at 7 a.m. – and with a steep increase in prices lately, many say it is a big help they need during tough times.
Two suburbs back out of Willie Wilson's plan to give away $1 million in free gas
A $1 million gas giveaway is set for Thursday. But the southwest suburb of Alsip managed to stop philanthropist Willie Wilson from bringing his free fill-ups there.
By the Hand Club for Kids brings Chicago to inner-city kids' fingertips
"Where you grow up does not determine where you can go" – that's the message a nonprofit afterschool program is driving home to students.
Husband dead, wife in 'very critical' condition after West Pullman house fire
Fire crews Friday night were working to figure out what started a fire in West Pullman that left a man dead and his wife of 64 years fighting for her life.
Mayor Lightfoot meets with NYC Mayor Adams in search of solutions to crime
Overall crime in Chicago is up 34 percent so far this year – in particular with motor vehicle thefts, an issue we've been covering for months, up 44 percent.
Former Harvey police Officer charged with extorting towing companies
A Harvey police officer has been indicted with extortion, on allegations that he threatened to interfere with towing companies' ability to compete for city work unless they paid him off.
Evanston activist Elise Malary's car found, but she remains missing
The car belonging to a missing Evanston activist has been found in a municipal parking lot.
Chicago broadcasting icon Merri Dee dies
Merri Dee, a beloved Chicago reporter, broadcaster, and community relations professional, has died.