3 injured in attack by man wielding "hatchet-like object" at Southwest Side McDonald's
"I saw a little blood on the axe, and he was smiling. He was smiling and walking with the axe like this and eating a cookie," a man outside said.
City of Chicago sues owners of historic Portage Theater over unauthorized repair work
The lawsuit comes just months after the 103-year-old Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave., was named one of the most endangered sites in the state of Illinois.
EPA issues fuel waivers in Illinois, other Midwest states after refinery shutdown
The Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to a fuel waiver for Illinois. Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
Off-duty Cook County Sheriff's deputy killed in shootout at gas station
A person of interest was in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of Rafael D. Wordlaw, 31.
Board of Education approves $9.9 billion Chicago Public Schools budget
The Chicago Teachers Union opposed the budget plan, warning of the impact of spending cuts imposed to eliminate a $500 million deficit.
Woman helped rescue two men after boat explosion on Lake Michigan. "We did our deed for the day"
"We did everything we could to get to them as quickly as we could, and safely," Tonia Logan said.
Off-duty Chicago police officer involved in shootout on South Side
The police officer was confronted by multiple armed individuals. He's expected to be OK and no injuries were reported.
Efforts underway to clear severe storm and tornado damage across Chicago area, Northwest Indiana
Severe storms brought heavy rain, high winds, and tornadoes across the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana Monday night.
Woman dies after tree falls on Northwest Indiana home during severe storms
Officials responded to the home at 8902 W. 141st Lane around 10:20 p.m.
Strong storms bring tornado warnings, wind damage to Chicago area
This latest tornado warning follows several others that have been called as the storms came through.
Woman sentenced to 58 years for killing, dismembering Chicago landlord
Sandra Kolalou was convicted back in April of murdering 69-year-old Frances Walker in October 2022 at a home in Arcadia Terrace.
Pritzker announces $100 million for violence prevention in Chicago
The announcement comes after an especially violent holiday weekend in Chicago, and multiple shootings again overnight.
Illinois state lawmakers discuss proposed mass transit merger
Illinois lawmakers want input from the public on a proposal to create the Metropolitan Mobility Authority to replace the Regional Transportation Authority, and combine the CTA, Metra, and Pace into one agency.
Chicago pastor missing, last seen in Joliet
Warren Beard is an assistant pastor at New Israelite Missionary Baptist Church on Chicago's South Side.
1 killed, 14 hurt in 2 separate mass shootings on West, Near West Sides
Both incidents come less than 24 hours after three people were killed in a mass shooting on the South Side.