Babysitter charged with stealing from Lake County homeowners, selling goods online
Darissa Chavarria, 22, is facing multiple charges of felony theft in Lake County.
Winter storm causes spinouts on Chicago area expressways, necessitates big cleanup elsewhere
Repeatedly in Lake Forest Wednesday, very light waves of snow would pick up significantly throughout day. Thus, as fast as crews went in to plow, the roads got blanketed again in a matter of minutes.
Rivian takes the EV forward in Normal, Illinois, appears at Chicago Auto Show for first time
The downstate Illinois plant is getting ready to roll out two new models.
South suburban Chicago school district makes kids' mental health a focus
It all comes thanks to a federal grant to Cook County School District 130, which includes schools in Blue Island, Crestwood, and Alsip.
2025 Chicago Auto Show opens at McCormick Place
The Chicago Auto Show features nearly 1,000 cars from more than two dozen manufacturers.
Chicago Auto Show hosting annual black-tie preview event for charity
Several organizations will benefit from the preview of this year's show, including Lurie Children's Hospital, Advocate Health Care, Habitat for Humanity, and more.
Chicago commission votes to make former Wax Trax! Records building a landmark
Wax Trax! was a mecca for fans of punk, industrial, and new wave — helping launch careers and shape the direction of underground music.
Field Museum marks 100 years since acquiring man-eating Lions of Tsavo
The story of the man-eating lions is fairly well-known, but one Field Museum expert went the extra mile to confirm that the man-eating claims were true.
2 charged with killing man in Norwood Park had met him online for sex
Defense attorneys argued what happened was an "unfortunate accident" between "consenting adults."
Trade fair at Chicago high school offers students alternatives to college
St. Patrick High School hosted a trade fair Friday morning, inviting industry leaders to connect with kids, and give them a taste of working in the trades.
Field Museum snake collection reveals new surprise about king cobras
Researchers learned that what they thought was one species making up king cobras is actually four.
17 years later, family still seeks justice in murder of baby in Gary, Indiana
Josiah Shaw was killed, and his mother was severely hurt, in the 2008 shooting.
Protesters rally against Trump's immigration policies in downtown Chicago
The protest comes as the president rounds off his first week back in office.
CFD firefighters become ice breakers on Chicago River during winter
When it's winter in Chicago, even the river needs a plow. The city entrusts the experts at the Chicago Fire Department to take care of the ice.
Cary-Grove High School auto repair students step up to fix fire department car
A support vehicle broke down, and it would have been a costly repair for the Cary Fire Protection District. But some young people put their skills to the test — and rose to the challenge.