St. Joseph's Medical Center nurses allege chronic understaffing in lawsuit
Nurses at St. Joseph's Medical Center have filed a class action lawsuit against Prime Healthcare and Ascension Healthcare for "chronically understaffing the hospital."
Waves of rain, storms could cause flooding, landspout tornadoes
Waves of rain and thunderstorms could lead to flooding it the Chicago area Monday evening and overnight, and bring with them the risk of unusual landspout tornadoes.
Michigan City Zoo animal care workers attacked by wolves
Two animal care workers were attacked by wolves at the Michigan City Zoo in Indiana. One was badly injured.
Feds charge man who tried to open door during Frontier flight to Chicago
Federal charges have been filed against a man who had to be restrained after he tried to open the door of a Frontier Airlines plane mid-flight to Chicago.
Uber ranks Chicago 3rd "most forgetful" city; lists weirdest items left behind
If you've ever left something behind in a rideshare you're not alone, especially not in Chicago which Uber ranked the third most forgetful city in the U.S.
Chicago-bound flight diverted to Miami when passenger tries to open door mid-flight
A former professional MMA fighter from Chicago came to the rescue when an unruly passenger tried to open a Frontier Airlines door mid-flight on Sunday while the plane was headed to O'Hare International Airport.
Aurora police find body during search for missing woman
Aurora police said they found an unidentified body while searching for a woman with mental illness who was reported missing last week.
Durbin, Duckworth, Garcia call for Chicago US Atty. to resign after "Broadview Six" scandal
Illinois senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are calling for Chicago U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign after allegations of prosecutorial misconduct in the now-dismissed "Broadview Six" case came to light.
"Monuments of Stillness" art installation opens on Michigan Ave.
A new major public art installation opens Tuesday along Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, featuring the works of sculptor Carole A. Feuerman.
Wicker Park Fest announces 2026 headliners
Headlining musical acts for the 2026 Wicker Park Fest in July have been announced.
Northlake police warn of gas pump screw scam
The Northlake Police Department issued a warning about a new scam at gas stations that is low tech, but effective.
Car crashes into home in unincorporated Cary, Illinois
A car crashed into a home in unincorporated Cary, Illinois, while three people were inside Monday evening, fire officials said.
Aurora woman with severe medical condition missing since last Thursday
A 32-year-old woman from Aurora, Illinois, with a severe medical condition has been missing for three days and her family is desperate to find her.
Man charged with Loyola student's murder found with weapon in jail: sheriff
The man charged with the murder of a Loyola freshman in Rogers Park faces new charges after being found with a weapon in jail, the Cook County sheriff said.
Lucky Strike Wrigleyville closes permanently
The Lucky Strike bowling alley and bar in Wrigleyville is now closed permanently.