Immigration advocates in Chicago rally in support of migrants ahead of city eviction deadline
The plan is to evict people after 60 days in a city shelter beginning next weekend.
One in custody after shoot-out, 4-hour standoff with Chicago Police
Police said that the suspect was shot through the hand and suffered a graze wound to the head.
Lake County Sheriff's K9 Dax receives acupuncture after being injured
Dax has tracked hundreds of missing people and wanted suspects. But late Monday night, he was hurt when a suspect ran from a stolen car that had crashed near the Wisconsin state line.
Doctors provide advice on preventing measles with new cases in Chicago
The two biggest takeaways from experts are that the measles virus is extremely contagious – but the best defense is full vaccination.
School fight video in Wheaton alarms parents, sparks safety concerns
Little is known about the teens involved in the fight, as they are all underage. But authorities said there were three kids involved – two of whom are facing charges.
Family of Kevin Powell sues CTA as ex-transit worker charged with his murder
"Kevin Powell died without ever clenching a fist, without ever attacking his attacker, without ever defending himself."
Dax, veteran Lake County police K9, injured during arrest
The K9's accomplishments have been well documented, from tracking down hundreds of missing people to finding wanted suspects.
One killed, one injured in shooting after large teen gathering in Chicago's South Loop
The shooting happened near a gathering of 30 to 50 teens in the area of South Canal Street and Roosevelt Road.
Group targets Beverly clothing store in crash-and-grab burglary
The store's security guard said a Jeep SUV crashed through it. Afterward, five or six burglars from two other cars jumped out and made multiple trips in and out of the store to steal things – happening in about five minutes.
Prosecutors detail stabbing of 2 teen boys in Chicago Heights
One of the two brothers, who was only 13 years old, died as a result of the stabbing. A 50-year-old man was charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder.
Leap Day baby born in suburban Chicago shares birthday with another family member
"We had an ice cream cone from McDonald's as our prize. So looks like he is a winner."
Storm leaves dozens of Mundelein apartment residents displaced
About 60 north suburban people were displaced after severe weather ripped the roof off of a Mundelein apartment building Tuesday night.
CTA President Dorval Carter defends handling of agency since pandemic at City Council hearing
CTA President Dorval Carter was on the hot seat on Tuesday at City Hall for the first time since the City Council required him to provide quarterly updates.
Uniting Voices Chicago inspires and uplifts students through music
"They really walk away more than anything feeling like they are part of a community."
United flight to L.A. diverted to Chicago due to bomb threat
Police said the passengers were evacuated, and the plane was searched at a remote location at O'Hare Airport.