Mom wants answers in shooting that took teenage son's life in Andersonville
Tyshawn Johnson was one of two young men found with gunshot wounds in the 5400 block of North Ashland Avenue.
Parents of slain Israeli-American hostage say they endorse ceasefire deal
Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin say they're pushing leaders to do "everything" in their power to complete this deal.
Illinois could raise age for mandatory road tests for driver's licenses to 87
Illinois is the only state in the country that requires seniors to have their driving skills tested on a regular basis.
New gunshot detection pilot system to be tested on South Side
The move comes months after ShotSpotter was deactivated.
Chicago expanding CARE Program to respond to mental health calls
The CARE Program sends a mental health professional and an EMT – not police officers or firefighters – to respond to calls of mental health emergencies in select parts of the city.
Oak Park police release video from shootout that killed Detective Allan Reddins
Reddins was shot and killed last November while responding to a call of a man with a gun seen leaving a Chase Bank in Oak Park.
Madigan testifies about "quid pro quo" call from former Ald. Danny Solis
Madigan is accused of using his power and influence to arrange for no-show jobs for his allies, and business for his own law firm.
Former Speaker Michael Madigan takes the stand in his corruption trial
Madigan and his co-defendant – longtime confidant Michael McClain – are on trial on racketeering and bribery charges.
Woman wants body cam footage after boyfriend shot, killed by officers in Little Village
She called them for help, but when they arrived, police claimed the man lunged at officers with a knife.
Chicago police officers shoot, kill knife-wielding man in Little Village
Arriving officers knocked on an apartment door and were confronted by a man who pulled out a knife and lunged at officers.
Alderman seeks stronger traffic barriers for Chicago street festivals
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said the wooden or plastic traffic barriers currently recommended for permitted street fairs and festivals in Chicago are a security weakness, and that needs to change.
Mother demands answers after finding son dead days after garage fire in Roseland
It's been a roller coaster of emotions for Michele Murray since Christmas morning when a fire broke out around 3 a.m. in the 9400 block of South LaSalle Street.
Hundreds of Chicago youth will lose their jobs due to funding cuts
According to program organizers, hundreds of kids are currently slated to lose their jobs come New Year's Eve.
Wife killed, husband wounded in shooting at Gary, Indiana, home, police say
Gary police said just before 7:30 p.m., officers received a call about a man down in front of a residence in the 1100 block of North Warren Street.
Roofing company accused of stiffing customers, ruining professional reputations
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.