3 people killed after car is hit by freight train in Harvey
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office confirmed three people were killed in the incident.
Diesel spill snags Eisenhower Expressway through afternoon rush
Motorists at a ramp from the Eisenhower to the Dan Ryan could not get on or off, and some truck drivers were stuck for more than two and a half hours.
Man, 9-year-old girl shot near school in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood
The man was able to get assistance from those inside the school, who rendered aid.
2 men shot near Loyola University in Rogers Park
The suspected gunman was apprehended a couple of blocks away.
Police chase on Chicago's South Side ends with 2 in custody
The two suspects wanted in connection with the burglaries led Chicago police on a chase along the Dan Ryan Expressway.
SUV slams into semi on I-90 in Schaumburg, causes serious traffic woes
There were significant injuries, but details on them were not immediately available.
8 people hurt when transport van hits pole in Cottage Grove Heights
The van slammed into the pole while headed north on Cottage Grove Avenue at 98th Street.
Shooting leaves woman, 43, dead in South Shore
The woman was shot four times in the head, and was pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Medical Center, police said.
More roadwork to affect southbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive on north lakefront next week
This week to come, the southbound side will be affected farther south through the Lakeview and Lincoln Park communities.
Edens Expressway crash injures 2, diesel spill creates major closure
The crash caused the truck to spill diesel fuel. All southbound lanes were closed at Old Orchard.
Funeral set for former CPD Officer Jim Crowley, severely injured in 1987 crash
On Sept. 4, 1987, Crowley was working on his scheduled day off, in a squad car with Officer William Morrison, when a drunk driver crashed into them.
Truck flips over, blocks most eastbound lanes on I-90 in Schaumburg
Information about injuries was not immediately available.
Storms bring heavy rain and strong winds, take down trees in Chicago area
Trees came down on cars and blocked roads in the northern suburbs.
Amtrak train hits vehicle, disrupts Metra Milwaukee District North Line
The duration of the delay at the Northwest Side station was unknown late Friday.
Fire damages house in Ashburn
There were no reports of injuries, but there was a great deal of damage inside due not only to fire, but also to smoke and water.