Carjackers shoot man in ankle, steal his car in Washington Park
Six people approached the victim while he was near his car in the 5600 block of South Prairie Avenue
3 new lawsuits filed against Northwestern, Pat Fitzgerald in hazing scandal
The three claim they tried telling school leaders about the violent and sexual hazing happening within the Wildcats football program years before the former Illinois inspector general launched an investigation.
Ascension health care network disrupted by "cybersecurity incident"
Ascension said it responded immediately, and access to some systems has been interrupted with remediation efforts in progress.
Cicadas emerging in Mount Prospect
Melanie Blanke Schaefer spotted cicada nymphs emerging in her back yard on Tuesday in Mount Prospect.
Police clear pro-Palestinian camp at University of Chicago; no arrests
The university said fair warning was given to those sleeping in tents. But some protesters said there was not such a warning.
Talks between pro-Palestinian protesters, University of Chicago suspended
Faculty for Justice in Palestine has promised to support University of Chicago student protesters as the encampment continues to grow, going so far as to say they are willing to be arrested if it comes to that.
Chicago police host Vehicle Safety Days updating Hyundai and Kia car software
The update should take less than 30 minutes.
Thieves burglarize parked law enforcement cars on Far Northwest Side
Since Sunday, there have been at least three different break-ins in Forest Glen, Norwood Park, and Edison Park. Two of those break-ins are believed to have happened overnight.
Chicago Bears unveil plan for new domed stadium on the lakefront
Bears president Kevin Warren said the new stadium would include replacing Soldier Field with additional parks and public sports fields, while preserving the stadium's iconic colonnades, which were built as a war memorial for American veterans.
Police warn Lakeview residents after 2 attempted sexual assaults
Police said the man grabbed a 25-year-old woman, in the 700 block of West Brompton Avenue, and threatened her with a gun.
1 killed, 3 wounded in domestic shooting incident in Oak Forest
A 12-year-old girl was shot while standing in the neighboring driveway.
Visitation for 3 victims killed in stabbing attacks in Rockford
Jenna Newcomb, 15, along with Jacob Schupbach, 23, and his mother, Romona Schupback, 63, were killed last week in the violent rampage.
Mayor Brandon Johnson backs $150M in tax assistance to revamp four vacant Loop buildings
Together, the projects would cost roughly $520 million and build 1,000 new apartment units downtown, with 319 of those units rented at affordable rates.
After alderman spoke in front of burned American flag, some colleagues seek formal punishment
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez has said he wasn't aware a flag was burned before he spoke at a protest rally. Some colleagues want him to lose his seat as Housing Committee chair.
High school staff member fired in Bensenville after inappropriate conduct accusations
Police documents were leaked on social media, laying out sexual abuse allegations between a high school teacher and student