Fire damages four businesses in Austin neighborhood
More than 100 Chicago firefighters battled an early-morning blaze in the Austin neighborhood on Friday, trying to save four businesses affected.
"Broadview 6" protester calls feds' grand jury actions "shocking and horrifying"
A month after being cleared of all charges, one of the "Broadview Six" protesters spoke about the toll the case took on him, and criticized what he called "shocking and horrifying" misconduct by federal prosecutors in the case.
$10.5 million settlement for family of man shot and killed by Elk Grove Village police
The family of a man who was shot and killed by police in Elk Grove Village back in 2023 has won a $10.5 million settlement, attorneys announced Wednesday.
Suspect who killed man, shot by CPD officer in Uptown, had order of protection filed against him
Police say the suspect was known to police and was arrested just last week.
Prosecutors drop charges in fire that killed Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt
It is back to square one in the case of the 2023 arson that killed Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt.
Mother of 4 killed, teen hurt in Greater Grand Crossing shooting
A mother of four was killed and a teenager was hurt when someone began shooting into her house overnight, Chicago police and family said.
Strong storms leave damage, power outages across Chicago area
Cleanup is underway after a line of storms raced east through the suburbs and into the city at 70 to 80 miles per hour on Wednesday, and another round of severe storms is heading in Thursday afternoon and evening.
Federal agent, CPD officer shoot 2 people during a "firearms trafficking operation" in Country Club Hills
A federal agent and a Chicago police officer shot two people during a "firearms trafficking operation" in Country Club Hills on Tuesday night. After the operation, five people were taken into custody.
City Council hearing on electronic monitoring raises more questions than answers
After weeks of planning, the Chicago City Council Public Safety Committee on Tuesday hosted a hearing on Cook County's embattled electronic monitoring program, but a few key partners were missing.
13-year-old boy charged in shooting that wounded 4 boys in Bronzeville
A 13-year-old boy was charged Monday morning in a shooting that left four boys between the ages of 11 and 14 wounded in Chicago's Bronzeville community over the weekend.
Beloved Hyde Park chef among 2 dead, 5 injured in mass shooting in Back of the Yards
Two men were killed, including a beloved Chicago chef, and five others were injured in a mass shooting in the Back of the Yards neighborhood early Friday.
Walgreens closing Chatham store as officials warn of pharmacy deserts
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announces campaign for Mayor of Chicago
Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza on Wednesday officially threw her hat in the ring to become the next Mayor of Chicago.
ICE agents detain man in Albany Park; witnesses describe chaotic scene
One person was detained by ICE agents in Albany Park on Tuesday morning, causing chaos and panic on a city street. One woman's car was hit by what's believed to be an agent's SUV as she was stuck in traffic.
Senate passes bill to keep Bears stadium in IL, but House adjourns with no vote
A last-minute push in the Illinois Senate passed to keep the Chicago Bears stadium in the state failed, at least for the moment, when the House adjourned without a vote. So what's next?