Chicago Palestinian, Jewish groups cautiously optimistic with Gaza ceasefire deal reached
The ceasefire and hostage release agreement will halt more than a year of fighting in the Gaza Strip.
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan wraps testimony in own his defense
It is up to the jury eventually to decide if Madigan's testimony helped or hurt his case.
Former House Speaker Madigan cross-examined as corruption trial continues
Madigan has been on trial for months, facing racketeering conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges.
Navy Pier and Chicago River host big fireworks shows to ring in New Year 2025
Chicago police said they're doing everything they can to secure holiday festivities across the city.
Judge orders Midlothian to restore water to building amid dispute with landlord
The judge in the case grew angry at times, calling the tenants caught in the middle of the dispute "cannon fodder" in an argument between the landlord and the village.
Volunteers at Chicago's Little Brothers help spread Christmas cheer to seniors
They partnered through the organization Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly to spread joy this holiday.
Chicago family who lost 3 members in mass shooting has Christmas wishes come true
While no gift could ever bring his loved ones back, the spots under Jacoby Strong's tree were full this Christmas Eve.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez headed to court after Chicago School Board votes to fire him
Martinez's lawyer says he is asking a judge to guarantee that no one can stand in the way of Martinez doing his job while he is still in office.
Berwyn police shoot and kill man wanted in triple homicide downstate
Police said the man broke into a home in Berwyn and killed two dogs, then later fired at officers in a nearby yard.
Charges dropped against Oak Lawn officer in Palestinian American boy's violent arrest
The charges were dropped on the eve of Patrick O'Donnell's trial on two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of official misconduct.
Judge: Highland Park parade suspect's video confession can be used in trial
The suspect is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
Burglars rip off security gate of Chatham convenience store for 2nd time
The owner of Fresh Mart Foods, at 400 E 83rd St., said he's thinking of closing up shop after the latest burglary.
Facing certain defeat, Mayor Johnson postpones Chicago city budget vote
After the meeting, Johnson acknowledged he does not yet have the votes to pass his $17.3 billion spending plan.
Inspector General finds case was mishandled against former top admins at Lincoln Park High School
It took four years for the CPS Office of the Inspector General to investigate and publish a report—which is overwhelmingly critical of the Office of Student Protections and CPS.
Chicago City Hall and Cook County Building evacuated after small fire
The fire was contained to a storage room, where several cardboard boxes caught fire.