Severe weather forces evacuation of Windy City Smokeout
Severe thunderstorm warnings popped off in the greater Chicago area through the evening Thursday, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people from the Windy City Smokeout.
West Side Chicago residents clean up flooded homes after torrential rain
Not only were people in the Austin community trying to push water out of their homes, but Chicago area plumbers also responded to numerous calls late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning.
Family in shock after death of father, son who were pulled from Lake Michigan
David Meneou, 65, of Lockport, lived to care for his 20-year-old son, who had developmental disabilities. Both died after being pulled from Lake Michigan this past weekend.
4-year-old dead, 2 kids hurt after stabbing, fire in Logan Square; woman in custody
A source close to the investigation said the call came into 911 from a family member, who said the children's mother "snapped" and stabbed the children before starting the fire.
Teen killed in Crystal Lake hit-and-run ID'd by family
A 15-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run Wednesday night in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
West Side group demands answers after lifeguard charged with shooting teens
The North Lawndale Chamber of Commerce is demanding an apology and accountability from the Chicago Park District, after a lifeguard allegedly shot two teens, killing one of them at Douglass Park last week.
Man stabbed to death, another wounded at Navy Pier
A 56-year-old man got into an argument with a 64-year-old man he knew at the Beer Garden.
Lifeguard charged with killing teen, shooting cousin of Laquan McDonald in Douglass Park
Charles Leto, 55, has been charged with one count each of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery, and aggravated discharge of a firearm.
Fulton Market visitors are being warned about fake parking attendants
Scammers are charging people $20 to use private lots and even free street parking spots, when they have no authority to do so.
3 dead including 5-year-old, at least 3 injured in West Side apartment building fire
Three people died after a massive early morning blaze in the city's Austin neighborhood, Chicago fire officials said.
11-year-old boy among those killed in 3 crashes within 12 hours in McHenry County, Illinois
The victims included an 11-year-old child, a 35-year-old man, and a 50-year-old man.
Family says boy with ties to Chicago area was gunned down by Israel Defense Forces in West Bank
Family and friends gathered in Chicago's southwest suburbs Tuesday night to honor the life of the teenager, Ammar Hayamel.
Rescuers pull multiple people from Lake Michigan as crowds pack beaches
First responders across Chicago and the suburbs were put to the test on Saturday, responding to at least a dozen water rescues and possible drownings along the lakefront, including responses at Navy Pier, 63rd Street Beach, and The Playpen.
1 shot outside Lou Malnati's in River North
A man was shot in the arm during a fight outside a Lou Malnati's restaurant in River North Friday evening, Chicago police said.
North suburbs need more resources for water rescues, fire chiefs say
Fire chiefs in the north suburbs say they need more resources for water rescues, especially as we head into a heat wave, after two people drowned just this week at Lake Michigan beaches.