FBI, state and local police nab 25 violent fugitives in "Operation Summer Heat"
While summer is officially over, the FBI is touting its latest sting, Operation Summer Heat, which netted the arrest of 25 of Chicago's most dangerous fugitives.
Leo High School choir comes in 4th place in "America's Got Talent" finale
The choir made their way into the top 5, beating dance group Team Recycled. Unfortunately, they were eliminated, ending their run in fourth place.
Leo High School held viewing party as choir performed in "America's Got Talent" finals
Parents, classmates, and staff attended the watch party and put their phones to work to vote for the Leo choir to win the $1 million prize.
Woman recalls being hit in face by stranger while walking near Union Station
Lynsy Howard said she was walking with her friend and was passing the man in a crosswalk when the next thing she remembers is holding her face, dazed, confused, and with a pain in her left eye.
Protesters arrested amid clashes with feds outside Broadview ICE facility
Federal agents deployed tear gas and pepper balls several times after protesters blocked vehicles from leaving the facility.
CTA officials say 24-hour service in jeopardy without funds from Springfield
CTA officials warned they might be forced to eliminate 24-hour service next year, with buses and trains possibly running only from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., without a financial bailout from Springfield.
Markham City Council votes to freeze renting of single-family homes
City leaders in Markham, Illinois, said the move will help curb the high turnover in neighborhoods. Investors believe it will lead to a bigger issue.
ICE agent tases, detains U.S. citizen during ICE operation in Des Plaines
Edgar Ruiz said he was tased in the face during an ICE operation outside a 7-Eleven store in Des Plaines on Tuesday morning.
Vigils for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk held in Chicago and suburbs
As the nationwide manhunt continues for person who shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, communities across Chicagoland paused on Thursday to remember the Arlington Heights native.
Fallen CPD officer Krystal Rivera added to Gold Star memorial wall
Rivera's name was enshrined on the wall, and her name joined the hundreds of other fallen officers read out loud during a ceremony along Chicago's lakefront.
Neighbors, advocates in Oak Lawn express concerns over animal control
Animal advocates said many pet owners have complained about how Oak Lawn police are picking up animals and letting the shelter have total control.
CTU members pass out legal rights flyers in preparation of immigration crackdown
Outside a Southwest Side middle school, members of the Chicago Teachers Union take their message directly to the Latino community.
Chicago leaders slam Trump's "Chipocalypse Now" threat; "The act of a tyrant"
Democratic elected officials in Chicago are responding after President Donald Trump again appeared to threaten to send in troops for a widespread immigration and crime crackdown.
El Grito Chicago postponed over fears of ICE activity
El Grito Chicago has been postponed due to fears about immigration enforcement activity, officials announced Thursday.
Broadview mayor says ICE campaign "will soon be underway"
Leaders in west suburban Broadview said federal immigration officials have contacted them, confirming a large-scale enforcement operation beginning soon.