Mayor brushes off DOJ investigation: "We're not going to be intimidated"
Mayor Brandon Johnson defended his hiring practices after the U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter notifying him they are opening an investigation into the City of Chicago.
Thornton Township swears in new board of trustees amid Henyard investigation
South suburban Thornton Township has a new board of trustees.
DOJ opens investigation into City of Chicago hiring practices
The Department of Justice sent a letter to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Office to inform him they've opened an investigation into the city's hiring practices.
Teen arrested in Colorado for Downers Grove armed robbery
Officials in Downers Grove, Illinois, said a 17-year-old boy is in custody after being arrested in Colorado and brought back to face a felony armed robbery charge for an incident in April.
White Sox to mark Pope Leo XIV's seat at 2005 World Series game
The White Sox will commemorate Pope Leo XIV attending one of the 2005 World Series games with a graphic installation in the section where he sat.
St. Alphonsus Liguori school closing at end of school year
St. Alphonsus Liguori school in Prospect Heights is closing at the end of the school year, officials confirmed Monday.
ComEd price hike could hit June 1
Your ComEd electricity bills could increase on June 1.
City Council finance committee to vote on settlements totaling over $60M
The Chicago City Council finance committee approved several settlements costing the city more than $60 million Monday.
Boy, 5, critically injured in Joliet after relative, 8, gets ahold of gun
Joliet police said a 5-year-old was critically when an 8-year-old relative got ahold of a gun in a home overnight.
14-year-old graduates from Lewis University with degree in math
It's a big time of year for graduations, but one Lewis University graduate donning a cap and gown Friday night will look a little different than the others.
Teacher at Gurnee elementary school arrested on child porn charges
The Lake County Sheriff's Office said they have arrested and charged a Grayslake man who teaches in Gurnee for disseminating child pornography.
Chicago couple gets refund for packages they say Uber courier stole
A Chicago couple has gotten a refund for the value of packages they say an Uber courier driver stole.
Cicero man charged in Chicago golf course rampage held without bond
The 30-year-old Cicero man who is charged with seriously injuring a man while rampaging across a Chicago golf course in his car ordered held without bond Thursday.
Driver injured, charged after crashing car into Des Plaines home
Des Plaines police said a driver was injured, and also arrested, after crashing his car into a home.
Lollapalooza 2025 daily schedule released
Lollapalooza has released the day-by-day schedule for its 2025 festival performances.