New Chicago, Ind., fires police chief accused of pawning gun evidence
Leaders of New Chicago, Indiana, have voted to terminate their police chief, who is accused of selling a gun that was evidence in an investigation to a pawn shop.
53 arrested, 9 weapons seized during large teen gathering in Hyde Park
Ald. Desmon Yancy (5th Ward) said that before things got out of hand at 57th Street Beach and moved into Hyde Park, officers confiscated dozens of weapons, including tasers, guns, knives, and bear mace.
Bystander helps save woman found overdosed in Marquette Park
Eddie Guillen showed the exact spot where he found an unknown woman lying unconscious with her arm in the lagoon.
New Chicago, Ind., police chief accused of selling pawn shop a gun being held as evidence
The chief of police in New Chicago, Indiana, stood accused Sunday of selling a pawn shop a gun that was being held as evidence and then trying to have it bought back, among other allegations.
Chicago's Memorial Day Parade steps off in The Loop
The city of Chicago's annual Memorial Day Parade stepped off Saturday, honoring service members and Gold Star families.
Family says mail carrier attacked hospice nurse over their mother's Trump sign
A Glen Ellyn family is demanding criminal charges after they said their mail carrier attacked a hospice nurse as she was leaving their home.
Security concerns grow at Chicago-area mosques after shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego
In the wake of the deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, Chicago's Muslim community is on alert ahead of next week's Eid celebration.
Hearing held for woman in stabbing that killed her baby daughter on Southwest Side
A court hearing was held Sunday for a woman charged with stabbing her 2-month-old daughter to death in a home on Chicago's Southwest Side.
Parents outraged after not receiving prom dresses from Humboldt Park shop
The families say they went to Makeda Designs because the owner, Makeda Evans, makes gorgeous gowns as seen on TikTok.
IDPH investigating possible hantavirus in Winnebago Co. not linked to cruise
The Illinois Department of Public Health said it is investigating a potential case of hantavirus in an Illinois resident, that they said is not linked to the deadly cruise ship outbreak.
Longtime friend remembers Jassen Cho, rideshare driver fatally shot during trip on West Side
Chicago police say Cho was driving 18-year-old Damarion Johnson last Thursday night when they both were fatally shot.
Townhall meeting held over Walgreens store closing in Chatham neighborhood
The location at 87th and Cottage Grove will close its doors on June 4. Residents say it will create a pharmacy desert.
Kidney recipient and donor reunite at Cubs-Reds game
In May 2019, Bridgett Kolls came to a Cubs game with a simple sign that read "this lil cubbie needs a kidney" and her phone number. It caught the attention of Allesio, who is a Chicago White Sox fan
Obama Center tickets on sale
Obama Center tickets are on sale to visit the museum in Chicago's Jackson Park. The Obama Presidential Center and Library opens to the public on Juneteenth.
Man shot, killed in Dollar Tree parking lot in Joliet ID'd
Joliet police said officers responded to the scene and found a 31-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.