Victim's family speaks out after woman set on fire on Blue Line train
For the first time since a woman was set on fire on board a CTA Blue Line train this week, her family was speaking out on Thursday.
Man faces federal charges for allegedly setting woman on fire on CTA train
Federal charges were issued Wednesday against a man accused of setting a woman on fire on a CTA Blue Line train in downtown Chicago this week.
Bronzeville church offers weekly grocery giveaways ahead of Thanksgiving
Many people this time of year are stepping up to provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need. One church in Bronzeville is going even further, offering weekly grocery giveaways to meet the growing demand.
Person in custody after woman set on fire on CTA Blue Line train
A person was in custody Tuesday after a woman was set on fire while riding a CTA Blue Line in Chicago's Loop the night before.
City of Markham takes Markham Park District to court amid financial concerns
In south suburban Markham, the city and the park district are two separate entities. This week, the city filed a motion in court, insisting the park district answer questions about its finances or lack thereof.
How did Illinois lawmakers vote on the deal to end the government shutdown?
Members of the House from Illinois voted along party lines on the government funding package to end the shutdown.
Chicago nonprofit asking for donations for children's coat drive in December
On the heels of the first snowstorm of the season for the Chicago area, one non-profit is making sure youngsters will be able to bundle up this winter. Mr. Dad's Father's Club is running short on donations, and is asking for help to keep kids warm.
Shoppers and tourists targeted by scammers on Magnificent Mile
'Tis the season for tourists, and scams. With rip-off artists at work along the Magnificent Mile and in Streeterville, the Better Business Bureau explained how you can avoid becoming a target.
Chicago police chase stolen ambulance through West Side
A driver led Chicago police on a wild chase through the West Side Friday afternoon after stealing an ambulance from Loretto Hospital.
Suburban chiropractor charged with videotaping nude underage patients
A chiropractor in Chicago's western suburbs stood charged Thursday with secretly videotaping his patients — some of them children — while they were unclothed.
FAA prepares to reduce air traffic at multiple airports, including O'Hare and Midway
The FAA is preparing to reduce air traffic at 40 airports, including both O'Hare and Midway airports, leaving the question of just how many daily flights could get canceled.
Pilsen woman thanks good Samaritan for delivering packages left on sidewalk
Lilliana Scales met and thanked Connie Dominguez, who helped hide her packages that were left on the sidewalk in Pilsen on Monday.
Video shows CBP agent hitting man pinned down during arrest in Evanston
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent was caught on video Friday repeatedly striking a man in the head after having pinned the man down during an arrest in Evanston, Illinois.
Layoff notices issued to some furloughed workers in Harvey, city says
Harvey furloughed 40% of its workforce, which equates to 69 city workers. At least 40 of the 69 who were told not to come to work are a part of the union.
Driver charged in deadly 2023 DuSable Lake Shore Drive crash sentenced to probation
Jaida Victoria Colon died along with her friend in the Oct. 30, 2023, crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Twin sisters survived, but one is paralyzed.