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.
Chicago collects $440K from "rogue" bus companies that brought migrants
The Chicago Law Department said it has collected $440,000 from bus companies that brought thousands of migrants from the southern border to Chicago.
Man killed in West Side FBI shootout was on parole for prior bank robbery
The man killed in a shootout with FBI agents in Homan Square Thursday had been released from prison in January after serving time for a 2021 bank robbery and had active warrants in DuPage County.
Freight train derails in Posen, blocking street at 140th and Western
An intersection is Posen, Illinois, is blocked to all traffic after a freight train derailment Thursday morning.
Riot Fest 2026 lineup released with headliners including Tool, Alanis Morissette
Riot Fest has announced its 2026 festival lineup, with headliners including Tool, Alanis Morrissette, Twenty One Pilots and more.