Riot Fest says Douglass Park restoration underway, will cost $400K-$600K
Riot Fest organizers said they have started the restoration of Douglass Park after rain caused significant damage during the three-day music festival.
Family of man killed in Franklin Park ICE shooting files claim against feds
The family of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Franklin Park last year, has filed a tort claim against the federal government.
Burglars back car into Lincoln Park gas station to steal ATM
Smash-and-grab burglars backed their car into a gas station in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood Thursday to steal an ATM.
Trump denies FEMA assistance for 7 Illinois counties hit by August storms
President Trump denied Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's request for FEMA disaster assistance for the August storms that devastated Northern and Central Illinois, despite a letter from Republican Rep. Darin LaHood asking for help.
Former Joliet police lieutenant charged with felonies for misusing Flock
A former Joliet police lieutenant is now facing felony charges for misusing the city's Flock camera system.
Supreme Court will hear Cook Co. assault weapons ban case in December
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over Cook County's assault weapons ban at the beginning of December.
Where to vote early in the Chicago area for the 2026 election
Early voting in Illinois begins 40 days before Election Day, which is Tuesday, Nov. 3 for the 2026 midterm general election.
CTA Green, Pink Line trains halted at Morgan/Lake for medical emergency
CTA Green and Pink Line trains are bypassing the Morgan/Lake stop after a medical emergency on the tracks Tuesday afternoon.
Woman charged in connection to Oakbrook Center mall shooting
A woman has been charged with attempted robbery in the fatal shooting at Oakbrook Center mall last week.
Today is the last day to register to vote in Indiana for the 2026 midterm
Monday, Oct. 5, is the last day you can register to vote in Indiana for the 2026 midterm election.
City launches search for Chicago's 2026 Christmas tree
Tree owners across the Chicago area can now submit their most impressive evergreen to be considered as the centerpiece to the annual tree lighting ceremony in Millennium Park.
3 arrested in Oakbrook Center mall shooting released without charges
Three people who were arrested after a deadly shooting in the parking lot of Oakbrook Center Mall Wednesday have been released without charges.
You can tour the Uptown Theater during Open House Chicago
A number of iconic theaters, including the long-shuttered Uptown Theater, will be open to tours during Open House Chicago this October.
Oswego Fire Department: Viral ICE incident happen in N.Y., not Illinois
The Oswego Fire Protection District took to social media to clarify that a viral video of firefighters and police helping federal immigration agents did not happen in Illinois.
No final ruling on Chicago mayor election alleged double-dipping lawsuit
A Chicago judge will keep a lawsuit alleging several Chicago mayoral candidates, including Alexi Giannoulias and Mike Quigley, are illegally double-dipping by also running for reelection in November in her court, but did not issue a final ruling Thursday.