Momentum for new Chicago Bears stadium plan moves toward Hammond, Indiana
The Chicago Bears have taken a big step forward in finding a new site for their stadium, and that momentum is moving fast toward Northwest Indiana.
Illinois lawmakers set to debate tax breaks for Bears stadium in Arlington Heights
Lawmakers in Springfield are preparing for a pivotal hearing that could shape the future of the Chicago Bears.
Rainbow PUSH is Rev. Jesse Jackson's legacy in lifelong social justice fight
Born from his civil rights work with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the product of two separate organizations fighting for social justice, economic opportunity and equal rights, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.'s legacy lives on in the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
Bears' stadium property tax legislation to get first public hearing in Springfield
Action in Springfield this week could jumpstart the seemingly stalled negotiations between the Chicago Bears and Illinois state lawmakers on a deal to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights.
Chicago-area high schools hold walkouts protesting ICE
Multiple high schools in the Chicago area are holding walkout protests against ICE and immigration enforcement Friday.
Portage offering no cost "Halas Harbor" stadium as battle for Bears heats up
Portage, Indiana, joins Gary and Arlington Heights with development proposals for a new Bears stadium.
Chicago-area family pleads for return of pilot detained during fuel stop in Guinea
Pilot Brad Schlenker has been inside a Guinean jail for nearly six weeks for what his family described as a paperwork issue.
Woman shot and killed in West Ridge apartment building
A Chicago city employee was found shot to death Friday morning inside an apartment in the West Ridge neighborhood.
70-year-old man dies after being hit by car in Rolling Meadows
A man died after he was hit by a car in northwest suburban Rolling Meadows on Wednesday at an intersection known for being dangerous.
Sean Grayson sentenced to 20 years in prison for Sonya Massey shooting
Sean Grayson, the Illinois deputy convicted of second-degree murder in the Sonya Massey shooting, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Thursday.
Family fighting to bring deported sub shop owner home from Pakistan
The family of a Humboldt Park sub shop owner is fighting to bring him back to Chicago, after he was deported to Pakistan earlier this month.
Rainbow PUSH breakfast, other events in Chicago for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday commemorating the Civil Rights leader.
Judge allows firearms expert testimony at trial for murder of CPD officer
A Cook County judge ruled Thursday that key witness testimony from a firearms expert will be allowed in the trials of three men accused in the murder of Chicago police officer Areanah Preston.
Youngest suspect in murder of Officer Aréanah Preston to stay in juvenile detention
One of multiple hearings starts Wednesday for the four people charged with shooting and killing Chicago police Officer Aréanah Preston in 2023.
Bison return to Illinois prairies after nearly 200 years
A herd of bison has returned to Burlington Prairie in Kane County, part of a long-awaited return led by the American Indian Center