Oak Park development vandalized with antisemitic message
Oak Park police said they are investigating an incident of antisemitic vandalism as a hate crime.
Mother of 4 killed, teen hurt in Greater Grand Crossing shooting
A mother of four was killed and a teenager was hurt when someone began shooting into her house overnight, Chicago police and family said.
Man rescued from collapsed home after Streator, Ill., tornado
Storm chaser Scott Lasker was in Streator, Illinois for a tornado outbreak when he found himself suddenly helping to rescue a trapped homeowner.
Severe storms delay start of Mumford & Sons Wrigley Field concert
The Mumford & Sons concert at Wrigley Field is delayed until 10 p.m. because of severe storms racing toward the Chicago area
Midway Plaisance holds some of Chicago's most storied history
Midway Plaisance began as one of the city's most ambitious unrealized architectural projects and remains the site of some of the city's most storied history and beautiful public art.
Dog stolen from car parked in West Ridge, owner offering $1K reward
There is a $1,000 cash reward being offered to find a dog named Baby that was stolen out of a parked car in West Ridge Wednesday.
Tornado outbreak leaves trail of damage through Chicago area
The Chicago area was pounded by severe storms for hours on Thursday afternoon and evening, with multiple reports of tornado damage stretching from the southwest suburbs to northwest Indiana.
BUILD Coffee and Books in Woodlawn nourishes community one cup at a time
BUILD Coffee and Books in Woodlawn is a neighborhood staple, a nourishing space for community and creativity that is now just steps from the Obama Presidential Center.
Newly released "Broadview 6" grand jury transcripts show alleged misconduct
A partial transcript of grand jury proceedings in the "Broadview Six" case were released Tuesday, demonstrating what attorneys for the now-cleared defendants say are instances of misconduct by federal prosecutors looking for an indictment.
Want to visit the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago? Here's what to know
The Obama Presidential Center and Library in Chicago is opening to the public on June 19, 2026. Here's everything you need to know to plan your visit.
Next round of Cook County property tax bills delayed 2 months
The next round of Cook County property tax bills will be delayed by approximately two months, officials announced Tuesday.
ICE agents crash into car, detain man in Dunning, witnesses say
ICE agents detained a man after crashing into a car in Chicago's Dunning neighborhood Tuesday, according to witnesses at the scene.
Chicago's swimming pools are open for the summer
Chicago's outdoor swimming pools are open for the season and will stay open longer this year, all the way through Labor Day.
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.