Employee shot and killed at Walmart in Hammond; suspect in custody
A woman was shot and killed inside a Walmart in Hammond, Indiana, where she worked early Monday morning.
City Council votes to use $75M in parking meter funds to shore up pensions
The Chicago City Council voted to use $75 million from the transfer of the city's parking meters to make an immediate extra payment towards the city's massive pension debt, rather than allow the mayor to use the money to help balance next year's budget.
Program using CTA buses to keep bike, bus lanes clear expands citywide
A pilot program using CTA buses to stop cars and trucks from parking in bike lanes will go citywide after the Chicago City Council approved the expansion.
Roseland Community Hospital soon set to end labor and delivery services
Roseland Community Hospital is set to suspend its labor and delivery services in a few days, in a decision that has sparked outrage and action.
At least 13 businesses damaged on Clark Street in Lincoln Park
Vandals broke into multiple businesses along Clark Street in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Illinois man charged with sending white powder to Chicago area congresspeople
A man from Quincy, Illinois, is now charged in connection to letters containing white powder that were sent to members of Congress in the Chicago area.
Mayor Johnson to give head tax another shot in 2027 budget proposal
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled his $17.6 billion 2027 budget proposal for the city on Wednesday, relying on a head tax that most aldermen have already rejected.
5 people found shot to death in murder-suicide in Mundelein
Five people were found dead with gunshot wounds in an apparent murder-suicide inside a house in the north Chicago suburb of Mundelein late Sunday night.
The Chicago Lighthouse celebrating 120 years of helping the blind
The Chicago Lighthouse, one of the largest employers of people with disabilities in Illinois, is turning 120 this year.
Krishnamoorthi says Palatine mass shooting plot suspect targeted his temple
A Palatine teen arrested for an alleged mass shooting plot targeting a Hindu Temple was working alone, police said. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi said he targeted the temple he and his family attend, and they were there at the time.
Evanston, Skokie School District 65 make final recommendation to close 2 schools
Lincolnwood and Dewey Elementary Schools were chosen to be closed as leaders say enrollment was down 33% at both.
Robbery-gone-wrong led to deadly Oakbrook Center mall shooting: prosecutors
Prosecutors say a Chicago woman planned the robbery-gone-wrong that turned into a fatal shooting at Oakbrook Center mall in September.
Sexual assault reported at fraternity house near University of Chicago campus
Chicago police early Monday were investigating a sexual assault reported near the University of Chicago campus in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
Fans excited for chance to see White Sox clinch ALDS series victory at home
White Sox fans are excited for a chance to witness the team clinch a spot in the American League Championship Series for the first time in more than two decades.
Burglars target 5 businesses on same block in Greater Grand Crossing
Burglars targeted at least five businesses on the same block in Chicago's Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood early Monday morning.