Mayor Lightfoot says homeless people can't be sleeping at O'Hare; where will they go?
"We absolutely, fundamentally cannot have people sleeping in our airports who are homeless," Mayor Lori Lightfoot said this week.
Heavy snow falls in northern suburbs; cars stall and crash through evening
As of 10 p.m., big, chunky snowflakes were still falling and piling up in Buffalo Grove, and the wind was whipping the snow around.
Bears close on former Arlington International Racecourse property
In an open letter, the Bears said finalizing the purchase is "an important next step in our ongoing evaluation of the opportunity."
Survivors, activists gather for vigil in Highland Park in wake of Michigan State shooting
The activists lit candles in downtown Highland Park Tuesday night in honor of yet more victims.
Mayoral candidates square off again, addressing issues most important to Black Chicagoans
The issues ranged from criminal justice reform to supporting schools on the South and West sides.
Teenage suspect denied bond in deadly shooting outside Benito Juarez High School
Brandon Perez, 15, and Nathan Billegas, 14, were both killed while two other teens, a boy and a girl, were wounded.
At mayoral forum, candidates take shots at each other; Mayor Lightfoot slams moderator
With about two and a half weeks until the election, various polls are showing candidates closing in.
Horrific video shows man calling for his mom as gunman ambushes, kills him
On Wednesday night, Keith Strange's family was in agony and desperate for answers.
Police say man who shot two dogs in Lakeview was in fear for his life
The man is a valid Concealed Carry License and Firearm Owners Identification Card holder, police said. A SWAT team was called to the scene after the incident.
Awaiting word from friends and relatives in Turkey after earthquake
"Some of them they left their houses. Some of them don't have a place to stay and it's freezing. Everybody who speaks Turkish has been asking me 'is your family okay?' I say it's not only my family. It's a bunch of people."
U.S. shoots down Chinese spy balloon off coast of Carolinas
The balloon was first spotted over Montana near military sites and for nearly seven days made its way toward Myrtle Beach.
Man charged with sexually assaulting child at a gym in Lisle
The suspect used the athletic facility to conduct training sessions in football and basketball.
Homeless community growing at O'Hare International Airport, prompting concerns
The airport says that "while it's not illegal to be homeless in Chicago, it is illegal to trespass without any legitimate business."
Fire causes extensive damage to Joliet's Patrick C. Haley Mansion
The mansion is close to 130 years old. No injuries were reported.
Mayoral candidates trade heated remarks on crime, education, economy at forum
Polls over the past few weeks show various candidates leading the race, and different candidates surging.