7 deaths in Cook County in 2026 linked to potent synthetic opioid cychlorphine
A drug known to be 10 times more potent than fentanyl has been linked to seven deaths this year in Cook County.
5 family members killed, 2 others hurt in East St. Louis shooting; 2 teens in custody
Illinois state police say the two suspected shooters are 15 and 16 years old. One of those suspects is related to one of the people killed.
Sens. Durbin, Duckworth honor memory of Sen. Lindsey Graham
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) issued a statement honoring the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), who died this weekend.
Woman killed, child critically injured in crash involving motorcycle in Englewood
A woman was killed and a young girl was critically injured in a crash involving a motorcycle in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood on Friday night.
2.9 magnitude earthquake recorded in Lake Michigan off North Shore
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Lake Michigan off the coast of Chicago's northern suburbs Wednesday afternoon.
Illinois health department reports "higher-than-average" number of cyclosporiasis cases
The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting a "higher-than-average" number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state amid outbreaks in other states nationwide.
Chicago fans at World Cup watch party left bummed after U.S. loss to Belgium
Fans saw the team's chances of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years crushed on Monday night in their knockout match against Belgium.
Delta Air Lines flight hit by firework while landing at Midway International Airport
A Delta Air Lines flight landing in Chicago was hit by a firework as it was coming to land at Midway International Airport on Saturday.
Good Samaritan recounts helping passenger after tree slams onto SUV in Evanston
The tree ended up through the windshield, just centimeters from the passenger's face.
Power grid under "critical strain" on West Side, west and SW suburbs: ComEd
ComEd has issued an urgent warning to people on the West Side of Chicago and in some west and southwest suburbs that the power grid is under "critical strain."
Englewood First Responders helping to keep residents safe amid dangerous heat
The dangerous temperatures also brought out Chicago paramedics, firefighters, and local volunteers who are working around the clock to respond to heat-related emergencies.
Chicago Pride Parade steps off amid concerns about building heat
Hundreds of thousands of people lined Halsted Street, Belmont Avenue, Broadway, and Diversey Parkway on Sunday for the 55th annual Chicago Pride Parade.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley launches 2027 Chicago mayoral campaign
Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley officially launches his 2027 Chicago mayoral campaign, becoming the fourth candidate so far to announce their run for the seat currently held by Brandon Johnson.
Black-owned grocery store coming to West Pullman next year, alderman says
The alderman says the new grocery store could not come at a better time, along with the CTA Red Line expansion and new townhomes going up nearby.
Teen didn't know bicyclist he's charged with killing in Grant Park, prosecutors say
A man who was shot and killed while riding a bicycle in Grant Park in downtown Chicago last week was targeted by a shooter he'd never met, prosecutors said Tuesday.