XL Film Festival 2025 kicks off in Hyde Park
The XL Film Festival begins in Hyde Park Thursday, with film screenings, panels and lots of other events spotlighting film, television and the creative scene here in the city.
Better Business Bureau warns of crooks targeting scam victims
In a cruel twist on common scams, the Better Business Bureau is warning the public about crooks who are targeting people who have already been victims of scammers before.
Cop who shot partner investigated for alleged attack on female officer at bar
The Chicago police officer who fatally shot late CPD officer Krystal Rivera is now being investigated for an attack on a female officer at Wicker Park bar over the weekend.
Cleaner at South Elgin school charged for threatening minors with knife
South Elgin police said a man working as a contracted cleaner at a District U-46 school was arrested and charged after he threatened minors with a knife Tuesday evening.
DuPage County opens 24-hour crisis recovery center
The DuPage County Crisis Recovery Center is a first-of-its-kind facility offering help for people experiencing mental health or substance abuse crises in the suburbs.
Chicago mayor joins teamsters picket line at Mauser plant
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joined more than 100 Mauser workers on the picket line Wednesday morning.
Lifeguard may have been struck by lightning at Montrose Beach
Officials are investigating whether a Chicago Park District lifeguard was struck by lightning Tuesday afternoon.
Toddler found after going missing from West Englewood, Chicago police say
Chicago police said a toddler has been located after being reported missing from West Englewood.
Tracy the dog gets adopted after 933 days at PAWS Chicago
She has finally found her fur-ever home! After two and a half years in the shelter, PAWS Chicago announced that Tracy has been adopted.
4 suspects linked to burglaries at Chicago businesses, police say
Chicago police are looking for a group of four suspects they say are linked to multiple business burglaries on in the city that have targeted or taken ATMs.
3 charged after being found with $10K in stolen merchandise: sheriff
The Cook County Sheriff's Office said it has arrested three people for stealing more than $10,000 worth of merchandise from Chicago area Alo and Lululemon stores.
Water main break in Norwood Park Township creates massive geyser
A massive water main break has sent a geyser of water shooting into the sky in northwest suburban Northwood Park Township.
Child critically injured in fight on CTA Green Line station stairs
Chicago police said a 9-year-old boy was critically injured in a fight while leaving a CTA Green Line station Sunday morning.
Gary fire that destroyed warehouse may have been started with gas
Investigators are trying to determine if a fire that destroyed a warehouse in Gary, Indiana Sunday may have been started using a gas can.
Trump says he'll "end" no cash bail in Chicago, threatens to send Guard here
President Trump again singled out Chicago while announcing he was deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C. Monday.