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.
Ald. Curtis shares what could be next for permanently closed Ford City Mall
The alderman met with possible future developers for the property on Monday, coinciding with the mall's last day of operation.
Restoration crews hard at work to repair damage caused by severe storms
Restoration crews are hard at work responding to and repairing damage around the city caused by last week's storms.
Couple dies of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by generator in Portage, Indiana
A man and woman were found dead in Portage, Indiana, this past weekend from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a generator.
Cordia Senior Residence program director brings art gallery experience to residents
Each week, a group travels together and discusses the works of art right outside their doors.
Family grieves after mother of 7 hit, killed by train while on bike ride in Grayslake
Virginia Girmscheid's family says she went for a bike ride around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, when she got to a railroad crossing and was fatally struck by a CN freight train.
Experts share what peace deal between U.S. and Iran means for gas prices
Experts at GasBuddy say the next few days will be very telling, especially if traffic begins moving in the Strait of Hormuz.
2 men killed, woman critically injured in drive-by shooting on South Side: CPD
Two men were killed and a woman was critically injured after a shooting in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood just before 1 a.m. Saturday.
Woman catches apparent tap to pay scammers on video in Streeterville
They approach you, claim they need money for a loved one's funeral, and then disappear with thousands of your dollars. Now, new video is giving Chicago police and Chicagoans a closer look at the tap to pay scam.