Robbins mayor suffers graze wound inside restaurant; security shoots, kills gunman
The mayor of the south Chicago suburb of Robbins was grazed by a bullet wound during a shooting at a restaurant and bar over the weekend.
CEO Warren: Bears' "sole focus" for new stadium site is in Northwest Indiana
Chicago Bears chief executive officer Kevin Warren said Thursday that while team representatives have still been meeting with Illinois officials, the team's "sole focus" is now building a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana.
Nearly 400,000 without power after severe storms across Illinois, Indiana
Nearly 400,000 ComEd and NIPSCO customers are without power after destructive storms hit across Illinois and Indiana on Tuesday.
At least 3 tornadoes confirmed in south suburbs during Tuesday's storms
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least two tornadoes touched down in Chicago's south suburbs during the midday hours on Tuesday as severe storms blasted the area.
Another round of storms hits Chicago while Sunday cleanup continues
Another round of severe weather hit the Chicago area during the day Tuesday, prompting tornado warnings and causing what were expected to be widespread severe tree damage and power outages.
Couple blindsided by hundreds in fees at Chicago hotel booked through agency
A couple visiting Chicago from England for their babymoon paid hundreds of dollars in extra surprise hotel fees after booking through an online travel agency with an inaccurate listing.
Back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday in Illinois
Just over two weeks until more than a million students across Illinois will head back to their classrooms, and this weekend is the start of some back-to-school savings.
Family of woman killed in Fox River boat crash files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of the woman killed in a DUI boat crash on the Fox River is filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the man charged with her death.
DJ Tunjo and partner in ICE custody after arrest at Midway Airport
A Chicago-based DJ from Colombia and his partner are in ICE custody on Sunday, federal immigration officials confirmed.
Chicago school board scrambles to find $150 million to balance budget, make payroll
Chicago Public Schools teachers are expected back in their buildings in less than two weeks, and people are asking Mayor Brandon Johnson what he is going to do to ensure the district can make payroll.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget director, Annette Guzman, stepping down
Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget director, Annette Guzman, is stepping down from her post, the mayor's office confirmed Monday night.
Sales tax holiday coming up for Illinois families buying school supplies
Relief is on the way for families of kids going back to school, with a sales tax holiday.
Report on investigation into former Rep. Harry Benton unsealed
A report released by the Illinois legislative inspector general's office has Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch in the hot seat over his handling of sexual harassment allegations against former state Rep. Harry Benton.
Chicago Public Schools budget vote scheduled for Thursday
The Chicago Board of Education is gearing up to vote on a budget plan worth almost $10 billion.
NWS confirms 4 tornadoes in Chicago suburbs during Monday's storms
The National Weather Service confirmed two tornado touchdowns in the Chicago area during Monday's severe storms.