Woman gives birth by side of the road in Palatine
A woman gave birth to a healthy baby by the side of the road on Route 53 off ramp Friday afternoon, Palatine fire officials said.
White Sox owner to be deposed for lawsuit over ballpark shooting
Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf will have to answer questions as part of a lawsuit stemming from a mysterious shooting at Guaranteed Rate Field in 2023.
Chicago under Extreme Heat Warning, Heat Advisory and Watch issued for suburbs
Cook County and Chicago are under an Extreme Heat Warning starting Saturday morning, a Heat Advisory has been issued for the entire rest of the Chicago area, and an Extreme Heat Watch in parts of Northwest Indiana.
Where to stay cool in Chicago during extreme heat
Extreme heat poses a real threat to residents in the Chicago area, but there are plenty of free places and resources to help you and your neighbors keep cool when the weather gets dangerously hot.
Gale Street Inn abruptly closes in Jefferson Park
The Gale Street Inn, a legendary restaurant in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood, has abruptly closed its doors, apparently for good.
No new trial for "Starved Rock Killer"
There will be no new trial for the man known as the "Starved Rock Killer," convicted in the death of a woman in the Illinois state park in 1960.
South Shore Line fares increasing July 1
It will cost you more to ride the South Shore Line from Indiana into Chicago starting on July 1.
Man killed, officer injured in Chesterton, Indiana police shooting near hotel
A man was killed and an officer was injured in an exchange of gunfire near the Hilton Garden Inn in Chesterton, Indiana, Wednesday morning.
Driver charged with DUI after crashes in Lake Co., Illinois police chase
A driver is facing multiple charges, including DUI, after leading Lake County, Illinois, police on a chase that caused multiple crashes along the way, according to law enforcement.
Downers Grove South teacher faces 52 more charges of sexually abusing student
A Downers Grove South High School teacher previously charged with sexually assaulting her 15-year-old student is now facing 52 more charges related to that boy.
Charges pending in West Side home invasion
Chicago police said charges are pending against a man for a home invasion Monday night on the city's West Side.
Chicago Fire release renderings of new stadium at The 78
The Chicago Fire released a sneak peek at renderings of the new stadium they're building in the South Loop.
Chicago is opening all 50 outdoor pools 7 days a week this summer
Chicago swimming pools are getting ready to open and for the first time since 2020, all 50 Chicago Park District outdoor pools will be open seven days a week.
NASCAR 2025 Chicago Street Race street closures start Thursday
Street closures for the 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race start Thursday in and around Grant Park.
Kumiko, Noah Sandoval win 2025 James Beard Awards
Chicago can count two winners among those who walked away with 2025 James Beard Awards Monday night.