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.
Car crashes into building on UIC campus
A car crashed into a building near the University of Illinois at Chicago campus Monday morning.
Pope Leo XIV delivers video message at Rate Field celebration
The pope urged Catholic faithful to be a "light of hope," to serve others, and to make the world a better place.
Aqua Illinois lifts unsafe drinking water alert in south suburbs
Aqua Illinois says its water is safe to drink in the south suburbs again.
Man rescued from Lake Michigan in Rogers Park
A man had to be rescued from the waters of Lake Michigan Thursday night on the city's North Side, Chicago police said.