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.
Crash sends truck into building in Humboldt Park, Chicago police say
Chicago police said a crash sent a pickup truck into a building in the city's Humboldt Park neighborhood in the early morning hours Monday.
Madigan must report to prison during appeal, judge rules
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan must report to prison while he appeals his conviction, a judge ruled Friday.
Power restored to west suburban ComEd customers
Power was restored to ComEd customers in the western suburbs after a communications fell on power lines Friday morning and left thousands in the dark.
Senior dog stolen from blind man in Logan Square
PETA and community groups are offering a reward of up to $6,000 for the safe return of a dog that was stolen from a blind man in Logan Square.
2 hurt in shooting in South Chicago, police say
A 31-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy were injured in a Chicago shooting after an argument escalated to violence Wednesday night, police said.
Illinois could see the northern lights Thursday night
Illinois is one of 18 states that could get a glimpse of the northern lights Thursday night.