Brawl breaks out on Metra UP-North train: Video
A brawl broke out on a Metra Union Pacific-North train Thursday night near Wilmette after Windy City Smokeout came to an abrupt end due to weather.
CPS lays off over 1,400 workers, including more than 400 teachers
Chicago Public Schools announced layoffs of more than 1,400 district workers, including over 400 teachers, on Friday.
Illinois measles outbreak is over, health department says
The Illinois Department of Public Health has declared the state's measles outbreak officially over.
Art installation marks 30th anniversary of 1995 Chicago heat wave
An art installation on the Near South Side will mark the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Chicago heat wave that killed hundreds of people.
State Farm hiking Illinois home insurance rates by 27% in August
State Farm is planning a major rate hike for Illinois homeowners insurance starting in August.
Chicago joins lawsuit against Trump over funding for sanctuary cities
The City of Chicago has joined a coalition of local governments suing the Trump Administration over the withholding of federal funding for sanctuary cities.
Paul McCartney coming to United Center for 2025 tour finale shows
Sir Paul McCartney's 2025 tour is making two stops in Chicago this fall for its grand finale.
More than 28K young people hired through 2025 One Summer Chicago program
Mayor Brandon Johnson said more than 28,000 young people have been hired by the city through the One Summer Chicago program so far in 2025, a 17% increase since the initiative started in 2023.
Semi-trucks catch fire at McCook facility and lot
Thick black smoke billowed high into the sky and huge flames could be seen shooting from four trucks.
Officials say federal agents targeted Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican museum
Community leaders and elected officials in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood said at least a dozen federal agents appeared to be investigating a Puerto Rican museum for future immigration action purposes.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital plans new tower for cancer care
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is planning to build a new tower on its Streeterville campus in downtown Chicago.
Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke released from prison, officials say
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke, who went to prison after being convicted on bribery and racketeering charges, has been released from federal custody Tuesday, his lawyers confirmed.
Plane makes emergency landing at Aurora Airport
A small plane made a rough emergency landing at Aurora Airport Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
Indiana woman arrested for animal cruelty, police seek public's help
Indianapolis police are looking for the public's help after arresting a woman for animal cruelty and finding animal remains, as well as 13 live animals, in her rented van.
$7,500 reward in West Side fire that killed 4, including child
A group of community and faith leaders are offering a reward of at least $7,500 for information leading to an arrest in a deadly fire in Chicago's Austin neighborhood two weeks ago.