Lake-effect snow to affect parts of Chicago area through Monday
The most significant lake-effect snow is expected in Lake County, Illinois, with generally 3 to 5 inches of snow possible.
Frozen Confines college hockey series lives up to name at frigid Wrigley Field
A sea of bundled sports fans made their way to an ice-cold competition in below-freezing temperatures.
Funeral services held for fallen Illinois State Police trooper Clay Carns
Funeral services were held Friday morning for Illinois State Police trooper Clay Carns, who was hit and killed by a truck just two days before Christmas.
Visitation held for Illinois State Police trooper Clay Carns, killed in roadside crash
The 35-year-old trooper was hit and killed by a car two days before Christmas on I-55 near Channahon.
2 dead, 5 wounded in mass shooting at New Year's Day party in Kankakee
Police said, around 4:05 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire at 1845 Pierson Parkway, and when they arrived, they found several people running out of a New Year's party.
NHL prepared for mild weather when Blackhawks host Blues in Winter Classic
"You know, you have to look out for things that could happen along the way. Weather is always a part of that. It's nice and warm here in Chicago. We were prepared for any kind of weather," said Steve Mayer, president of content and events for the NHL.
2 suspects charged after stabbing at restaurant in Oak Forest, Illinois
Police said, around 2 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance at Jamaica Jerk Choice at 6066 W. 159th St., and found "several" people who had been stabbed.
Chicago area Mega Millions players dream big in face of $1.22 billion jackpot
Ayisha Sheard said she'd pay off her kids' college tuition, and "probably get a new house built from the ground."
Police, fire departments hold holiday parade for workers at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
There was no red-nosed reindeer guiding the parade, but there were plenty of red lights all aglow—along with sirens, from emergency vehicles,
Firefighters battle extra-alarm blaze at Back of the Yards warehouse
A Level 1 hazardous materials response also was initiated. According to unconfirmed fire dispatch reports, there were explosions inside the building after the fire started.
"Super Saturday" brings out Chicago crowds to wrap up their holiday shopping
If you are one of the people who still has some things to pick up on your holiday shopping list, you are certainly not alone.
Chicago school board votes to fire CPS CEO Pedro Martinez
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months, and receive 20 weeks of severance pay.
Chicago school board could fire CPS CEO Pedro Martinez at emergency meeting Friday
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
Year's last Thornton Township Board meeting is canceled due to lack of quorum
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have been going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
Man wounded in shootout near car with off-duty Chicago police officers inside
The shooting happened just before 1:30 a.m. in the 1000 block of South Mayfield Avenue.