Woman who hid mother's body in freezer charged with Social Security fraud
A Chicago woman who hid her mother's body in her freezer for two years is now facing additional federal charges of Social Security and SNAP fraud.
Chicago officials urge IL Commerce Commission to reject Peoples Gas rate hike
Chicago elected officials and other representatives from Illinois are pushing back on Peoples Gas' proposed $144 million rate hike.
City Council approves $2.53 billion deal to sell parking meters to new owner
The City Council on Tuesday approved a deal allowing Chicago's privatized parking meters to be sold to a new company, with the city receiving a share of the profits going forward.
Alders send mayor 2027 budget demands, including no corporate head tax
A group of 26 members of the Chicago City Council, the same group that torpedoed Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2026 budget, sent the mayor a letter with their demands for the next fiscal year.
Fenwick High School evacuated, multiple cars damaged in parking garage fire
At least three cars were damaged in an explosion and fire on Monday afternoon in the parking garage at Fenwick High School in west suburban Oak Park.
Man found dead on University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign campus ID'd
A body was found on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Monday morning, authorities said.
CPD officer shoots dog that allegedly charged in North Lawndale
Chicago police said an officer shot a dog that allegedly charged at them while responding to a call in North Lawndale.
Cook Co. hiring election judges, technicians before 2026 midterm
Illinois and Cook County are hiring for some important roles before the 2026 midterm elections on Nov. 3.
Obama Presidential Center at 100 days: Thousands of visitors, library cards
It's been 100 days since the Obama Presidential Center opened in Chicago to the public. So how has that gone?
Charges dropped against Wheeling pet resort owner after dog dies
Charges have been dropped against the owner of a pet resort in Wheeling where a family said their dog died after being left in a hot van all day.
Broadview 6 prosecutor retires under protest, blames U.S. attorney
Sheri Mecklenburg resigned from the Department of Justice this week, penning a scathing letter in which she said U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros "personally directed" the Broadview 6 prosecution that she says ended her career.
11 current, former Ford Heights officials, employees charged for misusing funds
The Illinois Attorney General charged 11 former and current Ford Heights elected officials and municipal employees with misusing funds for personal gain.
Trump confirms he will attend golf tournament at Medinah Country Club
President Donald Trump confirmed he will attend the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club in the Chicago suburbs this weekend in a social media post.
Grammy-winning Martha Gonzalez brings Boleros De Noche to Chicago
Boleros De Noche, an acclaimed Los Angeles-based musical series, is back in Chicago for the second time and is being headlined by a Grammy-winning Chicana musician.
Chicago City Council pushes parking meter deal vote to next meeting
The Chicago City Council deferred a full vote on the sale of the city's parking meters from one private company to another to their next full council meeting as they face an end-of-month deadline.