Family of man stabbed to death on CTA sues agency, private security firms
The family of a man who was stabbed to death on a CTA Blue Line train in January is now suing the transit agency and the private security firms working at the time.
Softball coach wanted for sexually abusing 12-year-old surrenders to police
A youth softball coach accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl has been arrested after turning himself in to police in north suburban Vernon Hills.
Teen boy dies after falling at abandoned rock quarry in Joliet
Joliet police said a 16-year-old boy has died after falling from a structure in an abandoned rock quarry very early Sunday morning.
Heat advisory issued for Chicago, surrounding counties until Wednesday
A Heat Advisory has been issued for Chicago and a number of surrounding Illinois counties from Monday afternoon through Wednesday night.
7 hurt, 1 seriously, in West Garfield Park crash involving CTA bus
Seven people were hurt, at least one seriously, in a crash involving a CTA bus Monday morning, Chicago fire officials confirmed.
Will County Imagination Library sees sign-up surge after Dolly Parton's death
The Imagination Library of Will County said it's seen a huge uptick in families enrolling to get free books through the mail in the wake of Dolly Parton's death last week.
Man's body found in water at Evanston beach
A man's body was found at a beach in north suburban Evanston, Illinois, Friday morning.
If you wear a tan suit to the Obama Center today, you get a sticker
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago is commemorating the former president's most controversial clothing choice by giving out free stickers to visitors wearing a tan suit Friday.
Nearly 200 still looking for housing after Hawthorne Race Course evictions
Nearly 200 people are looking for homes after being evicted from the backstretch at Hawthorne Race Course.
Vernon Hills softball coach charged with child sex abuse
A Vernon Hills softball hitting coach is charged with sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl he was training, and police believe he may have fled the state.
What to do this weekend: Panda Fest, Bald Off, Taste of Greektown, more
As Labor Day nears, weekend food and music festivals are still going strong in Chicago. Here are some of the things you can do this weekend.
Gun goes off as 6 people rob, attempt to carjack man in Loop
Chicago police said one person is in custody after an early morning armed robbery and attempted carjacking involving six suspects.
Pets rescued from Merrillville hoarding situation up for adoption
After dozens of dogs and cats were rescued from a hoarding situation in a home in Merrillville, Indiana, in the aftermath of severe storm damage, some of them are now available for adoption.
How to see the tonight's deep lunar eclipse in Chicago and Illinois
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible in the Chicago area Thursday night into Friday, which scientists say will be the most impressive lunar eclipse visible in the U.S. before a total lunar eclipse on New Year's Eve in 2028.
American Airlines plane blows 2 tires at O'Hare before takeoff
Another plane has blown its tires while taxiing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.