Chicago minimum wage increases July 1, but tipped worker jump delayed
Chicago's minimum wage will rise again on July 1, but for tipped workers the big jump that the city's hospitality industry had been bracing for has been delayed.
Mundelein police officer dies in motorcycle crash while off duty
A Mundelein police officer died in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash early Sunday morning.
Cook County State's Attorney ready to defend assault weapon ban
After the Supreme Court announced it would take up a challenge to Cook County's assault weapons ban, State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke said she is ready to defend the law before the high court.
Entire Chicago area upgraded to Extreme Heat Warning
All of the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana have been upgraded to an Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday amid a Midwestern heat wave.
Taste of Chicago starts setting up in Grant Park, street closures begin
Taste of Chicago, the city's annual food festival, has begun setting up in Grant Park.
Heat wave hits with Extreme Heat Warning for Chicago, Cook County
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Cook County, and a Heat Advisory for the rest of the Chicago area, through at least Wednesday night.
Chicago Pride Parade organizers prepare for Sunday heat wave preview
As the Chicago area gears up for one of the most brutal heat waves its seen in years, Chicago Pride Parade organizers are making sure everyone celebrates safely on the first day of high temperatures.
Woman killed in apparent road rage shooting in Humboldt Park ID'd; 1 in custody
One woman is dead and another is in Chicago police custody after an apparent road rage shooting in Humboldt Park Friday afternoon.
North suburban teacher charged with transporting child porn into Mexico
A local high school teacher is charged with transporting child pornography on a flight to Mexico.
Walmart heir buys minority stake in Chicago Bulls, United Center
Walmart heir Lukas Walton and his wife Samantha have purchased a minority stake in the Chicago Bulls and the United Center, the team announced Friday.
Elgin police searching for man with knife in Fox River
Elgin police are looking for a man who went under the water in the Fox River after an incident Friday morning.
1 arrested in South Side shooting that injured 16-year-old girl
A teen girl was injured in a shooting in Chicago's Fuller Park neighborhood Thursday afternoon.
Lionel Richie postpones United Center concert after illness
Lionel Richie's Chicago concert at the United Center has been postponed after the singer became sick at his tour opener in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Chicago heat wave could bring triple digit heat index for over 5 days
The Chicago area is facing a dangerous heat wave next week, with humidity pushing temperatures into the triple digits for days and posing a real risk to life and health.
Will County K-9 officer Lizzy helps find man with dementia
The Will County Sheriff's Office shared the moment a missing man was found thanks to their K-9 officer, Lizzy.