2 found dead in Oswego house fire, explosion ID'd
Two people found dead in an Oswego house fire and explosion Thursday evening have been identified.
Man charged in Downers Grove murder of pregnant woman detained
Nedas Revuckas has been ordered detained as he awaits trial for the murder of a pregnant woman in Downers Grove who prosecutors say was stabbed 70 times.
Man charged in killing of ex-wife, her husband in Ohio appears in court
Michael McKee of Chicago waived his right to an extradition hearing at a court hearing Monday. He is accused of the killing of his ex-wife and her current husband inside their Columbus, Ohio, home.
Teen killed, 4 injured in 3 separate shootings on same street on Southwest Side
A teenager was shot and killed in a KFC parking lot in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood on Thursday night.
Advocates push for law allowing gun manufacturers to cover cost of violence
National leaders fighting for gun violence prevention joined advocates in Chicago to push for a first-of-its-kind law, making gun manufacturers pay for violence incurred by their weapons.
Consumer groups protest Peoples Gas request for $202 million rate hike
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
CTA State/Lake elevated station closure begins, lasting 3 years
The State/Lake Loop 'L' stop has now closed, and won't reopen for three years, as the historic station is completely demolished and rebuilt.
Court hearings for Chicago groups' lawsuits against U.S. DOE over funding cuts
Two separate court hearings was held Wednesday to try to stop the sudden loss of $60 million in funding for Illinois after-school programs.
Chicago lawsuits take U.S. Department of Education to task over funding cuts
Education advocates in Chicago filed two lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Education this week, arguing that students returning from Christmas vacation will be left without crucial resources such as after-school programs.
Chicago Police need help from public as they investigate River North mass shooting
Police were coming up short Monday in their investigation of a mass shooting in Chicago's River North district, which killed one man and left three others in critical condition.
Broadview leaders reject proposal to limit prison, detention centers
Village leaders in Broadview, Illinois, voted down a proposal that would limit the setting up of additional detention centers in the area.
Bears threaten move to Indiana as Arlington Heights stadium bid remains stalled
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
New report warns that Illinois could face electricity shortages, soaring bills
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
Australia attack prompts increased security during menorah lighting events in Chicago
Jewish leaders said they won't be deterred from celebrating Hanukkah and the true message of the holiday.
Tenants forced to move out of South Shore apartments raided by feds
Friday is the move-out deadline based on a court order at the South Shore apartment that made national headlines earlier this year after it was raided by federal immigration agents.