Cook County State's Attorney's office leads nationwide crackdown on organized retail theft
More than 500 people were arrested for retail theft recently in a specifically targeted mission by more than 100 law enforcement agencies across the U.S.
Teen shot during robbery by scooter-riding gunman in West Ridge
The 17-year-old boy was shot by a gunman riding a scooter over the weekend in the West Ridge neighborhood. It's the second incident involving a suspect on a scooter.
Mother shares struggles getting help for her children through early intervention
The Department of Human Services cites "workforce shortages" and funding for the program's issues.
College interns trade summer jobs for West Nile virus testing in Joliet, Illinois
Three college students are spending their summer as interns with the Will County Health Department in Joliet to help test mosquitoes for the West Nile virus.
Fireworks blamed for fire that destroyed 1 garage, damaged others in Bridgeport
Neighbors said it was a miracle that no one was hurt in the fire in a Bridgeport alley on July 4th.
Hot forecast for Pride Parade has city urging crowds to stay hydrated
Temperatures are expected to hit the 90s, with a heat index close to 100.
CPD officer Krystal Rivera remembered at funeral as "a hero to everyone here"
"Her name will not be forgotten. She gave everything to help other people. What a noble thing from a noble person," Police Supt. Larry Snelling said.
Students at Northwestern's Qatar campus to shelter in place amid Iranian strikes
Texts from Northwestern University in Qatar started hours before the missiles began firing, alerting students to go to their homes.
Illinois, Indiana lawmakers respond to Trump announcing U.S. strikes on Iran
Democrats condemned the president for attacking Iran without seeking congressional authorization, while Republicans supported the strikes.
Chicago officials discuss preparation efforts ahead of extreme heat
Scorching temperatures and high humidity are a bad combo, especially when that's the forecast for three days in a row, making heat stroke a real possibility.
Chicago company manufactures new homes, makes home ownership more affordable
Tim Swanson, founder of Inherent Homes, has found a way to keep costs down for both his company and families.
NASCAR preparing for 3rd annual race in Grant Park; could it be the last?
NASCAR officials said they're continuing positive discussions with city leaders about keeping the event in Chicago beyond 2025.
Chicago aldermen calling for CTA enforcement of smoking ban
The CTA said 6,300 people were hit with smoking citations in 2023.
Video shows moment freight train hits semi in LaGrange
The crash sent the trailer careening into trees and a Metra station.
Extensive Chicago street closures this weekend for festivals, parades, protests
Extensive Chicago street closures and parking restrictions will be in place this weekend for the Puerto Rican Festival and Parade, Taste of Randolph, Midsommarfest, the Old Town Art Fair, Wells Street Art Festival and the "No Kings" protest in Daley Plaza. And that's just some of the events.