Barrington woman charged with sexually assaulting teen boy
A Barrington woman is charged with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy, police said.
Bartlett won't renew contract for over half their Flock cameras
The northwest suburb of Bartlett has dropped a proposal that would have renewed a contract for seven of the village's 15 Flock cameras.
Alders announce renegotiated transfer deal for Chicago's parking meters
Three Chicago City Council members announced they have negotiated a revised parking meter deal with New York-based Stonepeak Partners to the benefit of the city.
Illinois winner of $1 billion Powerball jackpot claims prize
The Illinois winner of the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot last month has come forward to claim their prize.
House fire caught on camera in Wadsworth, Illinois
A large house fire was caught on camera by a witness in far north suburban Wadsworth, Illinois.
Exxon Mobil refinery in southwest suburbs investigating Sunday power outage
The Exxon Mobil refinery in southwest suburban Channahon, Illinois, said it trying to find what caused a major power outage on Sunday.
Judge exempts Archdiocese, other workers from IL medical aid in dying law
A federal judge has granted a stipulated temporary restraining order exempting the Chicago Archdiocese and its health care providers from participating in Illinois' new medical aid in dying law or being penalized for their refusal.
Cook Co. sheriff's deputies detained on judge's order during court
Two Cook County sheriff's deputies were detained by a judge's order while on court duty and forced to apologize before they were released.
Chicago could shut down Loop during convergence of weekend events
There are a ton of major events happening in downtown Chicago this weekend, and as a result OEMC is warning the city may need to shut down the Loop.
OEMC dispatcher shot, killed in Back of the Yards
A dispatcher who worked at the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications for a decade was killed in a shooting in Back of the Yards overnight.
Judge denies disability groups' motion to block IL medical aid in dying law
A federal judge denied a motion to block the start of Illinois' medical aid in dying law from taking effect this weekend, following a lawsuit filed by disability rights advocates.
Matt O'Shea is latest alderman to give up Chicago City Council seat
Matt O'Shea, who has been the alderman of Chicago's 19th Ward for the last 16 years, is the latest to announce he is giving up his Chicago City Council seat after this term.
Teen charged in April shooting that killed Hyde Park Academy student
A 15-year-old boy is charged with multiple felonies for an April shooting that killed a Hyde Park Academy student and hurt a 16-year-old girl.
DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge closing overnight for next week
The DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge over the Chicago River will close overnight for the next week so CDOT can conduct maintenance, Ald. Brian Hopkins said.
Illinois AG, Nicor agree to cut $140 million from requested rate hike
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.