Police officer seriously hurt after shooting outside pub in west suburban Cicero
At least several evidence markers were found on the ground, and the back window of an unmarked squad car, a Ford Expedition, was shot out.
Old Man Marley's house-next-door from "Home Alone" is now for sale
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Man charged with murder of Oak Park detective makes first court appearance
Jerell Thomas, 37, is being held on charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder of a peace officer, possession of a stolen firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.
Country Club Hills schools say heat issues fixed, parents say buildings are cold
"I feel like we're being gaslighted a little bit, because they're saying one thing and then it's something totally different that we're finding out after the fact," concerned mom Carling Wilson said.
Cook County Health expands access to doulas for pregnant patients who need it most
The program should launch early next year.
Oak Park mourns fallen officer Allan Reddins, who "gave his life for all of us"
Reddins was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday morning, and on Saturday a Chicago man was charged with his murder.
Chilly weather can't keep crowds away from holiday festivals in Chicago area
Crowds packed the Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago and the annual Holiday Parade of Lights in Naperville.
Chicago man charged in fatal shooting of Oak Park detective
Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins was the first Oak Park officer killed in the line of duty since 1938.
Naval recruits get a special Thanksgiving from school district in Franklin Park
Many of the naval recruits were away from home for the first time. Leyden Community School District 212 set up phones so people could call and FaceTime.
Man charged with murder in road rage shooting on I-80 near New Lenox
Lenier Clayton was driving home from work when 45-year-old Phillip E. Rogers allegedly shot him following an argument on I-80, police said.
Turkey giveaways help thousands of Chicago families prepare for Thanksgiving
St. Sabina handed out 1,000 turkeys donated by movie director Spike Lee. Servants for Hope gave away more than 600 turkeys in Englewood.
Chicago parking garages warn proposed tax hike will drive up their rates
Parking garage managers said the number of parkers is down since the pandemic, as more people work remotely, leaving them struggling to make a profit.
Cradles to Crayons seeks winter coats for 50,000 Chicago kids
The organization used cash donations to buy 20,000 coats from suppliers earlier this year, but they have already handed those out to their different partners.
Mayor Johnson celebrates reopening of public mental health center
The reopened Pilsen facility is one of three that Mayor Brandon Johnson promised would reopen by the end of the year.
Illinois could end subminimum wage for disabled workers. Could it cost jobs?
Avenues to Independence, a nonprofit that provides jobs to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, said the law could effectively end their program.