Father of 4 shot and killed in Portage Park smoke shop he owned
A husband and father of four was shot and killed late Thursday night inside the Portage Park smoke shop he owned.
Chicago officials urge IL Commerce Commission to reject Peoples Gas rate hike
Chicago elected officials and other representatives from Illinois are pushing back on Peoples Gas' proposed $144 million rate hike.
Years after off-duty CPD officer killed dog, still no accountability
In 2024, an off-duty Chicago police officer shot and killed a dog that was being held by its owner. COPA and CPD Supt. Larry Snelling agreed the officer should be fired. But more than two years later, that hasn't happened.
NW Indiana man jailed in Japan despite overturned sexual assault conviction breaks silence
Crown Point native Chris Payne was arrested for the 2018 sexual assault of a woman, which he has adamantly claimed from the beginning that he had nothing to do with.
Chicago non-profit's lawsuit accuses former president of misappropriating $2.5M
A Chicago nonprofit is suing its former president, accusing him of illegally diverting millions of dollars in charitable funds and jeopardizing the charity's future in fighting homelessness.
Judge pushes receivership decision for Weiss, West Suburban hospitals to Wednesday
Both hospitals were supposed to be placed in receivership, but after five hours of closed-door negotiations on Tuesday, it is still unclear what the future holds for both hospitals.
Providence Catholic fires football coach Tyler Plantz despite 4-0 start to season
Providence Catholic High School in southwest suburban New Lenox has fired football coach Tyler Plantz, despite the team's 4-0 start to the season.
Homewood-Flossmoor accuses Lincoln-Way East of second racist incident over weekend
The incidents happened at a varsity football game on Friday and during a cross-country meet on Saturday.
Lawsuit argues Illinois' medically assisted dying law discriminates against disabled
Several lawsuits are challenging Illinois' medical aid in dying law that is set to take effect on Sept. 12, including one in federal court arguing the law discriminates against people with disabilities.
More alleged victims of Vernon Hills softball coach come forward: prosecutors
A Vernon Hills softball coach will remain behind bars on charges of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl as two more alleged victims came forward, prosecutors said Wednesday.
West Chicago police officer accused of misusing Flock cameras
The City of West Chicago, Illinois, said is conducting a full review of its Flock camera system after a police officer was accused of misusing the system.
Why haven't owners of South Chicago Chapel faced charges for mishandling bodies?
Why has the family that runs South Chicago Chapel, where 56 decomposing bodies were found this month, never faced criminal charges, despite a history of mishandling human remains?
Comptroller's office warned agency about funeral home owners before 2nd shutdown
Red flags about a family behind two funeral homes and crematories shut down by the state for mishandling bodies were missed in part because two different agencies regulate the death industry in Illinois.
Nepali community in Chicago ready to help homeland after deadly flash flood
In the heart of the Nepali community in Chicago, efforts to help are underway after a devastating landslide and flash flood swept through the Nepal-China border on Wednesday.
NW Indiana residents demand accountability as NIPSCO outage deadline looms
Two weeks after devastating storms hit Northwest Indiana, more than 1,300 homes and businesses were still without power on Tuesday afternoon.