Prosecutors detail events leading up to fatal shooting of Chicago police officer
Prosecutors alleged the suspect, Steven Montano, tried to hide his firearm before encountering and shooting Officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso.
Feds found "bomb-making materials" in Highland Park suspect's home after shooting massacre
The feds say Robert Crimo III told investigators he had considered planting explosives as part of his deadly attack on the parade in Highland Park, but didn't.
Chicago police officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso dies after shooting in Gage Park
The officer was responding to a domestic incident in which a suspect was allegedly chasing a woman with a gun.
Older voters drive turnout in early, mail-in voting in Chicago
Younger voters 18 to 24 are the smallest voting bloc to show up to the polls so far.
Polls show 19% of voters still undecided in Chicago mayoral race
Campaigning in this crowded, tight race could make all the difference.
Lake County Sheriff's police say software held them up in tracking carjacked Volkswagen
There were questions Friday for Volkswagen after a Libertyville mother who was six months pregnant was beaten, carjacked, and run over.
Pregnant woman beaten, carjacked, run over in Libertyville
The woman's 2-year-old son was in the back seat of her car as it was stolen, but was safe at home Thursday night.
Bolingbrook accident kills woman who was pushing her own car on road
The driver of the striking vehicle, a 37-year-old Woodridge man, was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
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.