3 shot in Riverdale, Illinois, police say
Three people were shot in south suburban Riverdale Monday afternoon, police said.
Extreme Heat Watch issued for Wednesday and Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for the entire Chicago area Wednesday and Thursday, when the heat index will feel like triple digits.
Former ComEd CEO sentenced to 2 years for bribery charges
Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore was sentenced to two years in prison Monday for bribery charges connected to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
CTA celebrates grand re-opening of 4 Red Line stops
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, CTA and city officials held a grand opening ceremony at the Argyle Red Line station to celebrate the full reopening of four North Side stops.
Ryne Sandberg "continuing to fight" cancer, he shares on social media
Legendary Chicago Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg posted an update to his health on Instagram, saying he is "continuing to fight" his cancer.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race won't be back in 2026
NASCAR is hitting pause on its Chicago Street Race for a year, officials said.
Delta flight from O'Hare to Minnesota forced to return by "unruly passenger"
A Delta flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was forced to return to O'Hare because of an unruly passenger, the airline said.
Wis. meteorologist warns mom about imminent tornado live on air
A Wisconsin meteorologist was live on the air warning people about a tornado when he realized the storm was headed straight to his mother's house.
1 dead in Lombard home after report of shots fired, standoff
One person is dead after a standoff in suburban Lombard at a home on Arboretum Drive, village officials said.
2 killed in Sheridan, Ill. shooting and fire ID'd
The two victims of a deadly Sheridan, Illinois shooting and house fire have been identified. Ronald Martin, Jr. is charged with their murders.
Giallo Geltao at Logan Theatre pairs Italian horror classics with ice cream
The Giallo Geltao event at the Logan Theatre in Logan Square is bringing four nights of Italian horror films paired with cold, sweet treats.
Willow Festival in Northbrook closed after car fire, police say
Northbrook police said the Willow Festival shopping center has been closed indefinitely because of a vehicle fire Thursday.
"Good Trouble" protest held in Daley Plaza
A Chicago protest dubbed the "Make Good Trouble Rally" on July 17 in honor of late U.S. Rep. John Lewis was held in Daley Plaza Thursday evening.
ComEd to close customer relief fund applications; almost 60k received
ComEd said they will soon close applications for help from their $10 million customer relief fund as they are nearly out of money.
5 Chicago restaurants added to Michelin Guide for 2025
The Chicago Michelin Guide has added five new restaurants in 2025, making them eligible for stars or Bib Gourmand recognition.