COPA releases bodycam video in fatal shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released video Friday of the deadly shooting that killed Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera in 2025.
Notre Dame, Villanova to kick off NCAA basketball season in Rome
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova will kick off both their men's and women's 2026-2027 basketball seasons with an international game in Rome.
Adam Toledo's family move to dismiss wrongful death lawsuit
The family of Adam Toledo, the 13-year-old shot and killed by Chicago police in Little Village in 2021, has moved to voluntarily dismiss their wrongful death lawsuit.
Two rounds of storms in Chicago area bring tornado watches, warnings
A tornado watch remains in effect for part of northwest Indiana as the threat of tornadoes from two rounds of severe storms has otherwise ended for the Chicago area.
Archdiocese says CPS has restored funding for disability support in Catholic schools
The Archdiocese of Chicago said Chicago Public Schools is restoring funding for students with disabilities in Catholic schools starting Monday.
CTU. CPS agree to "day of civic action" on May Day
The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have agreed to use May Day for a "day of civic action" for students and teachers.
FAA orders O'Hare to cut over 300 planned flights daily during summer season
The FAA is ordering flight reductions at Chicago O'Hare International Airport of more than 300 trips per day over the busy summer travel season.
CACC director works to make pet care, adoption easier as drop-off rate remain high
The new permanent director of Chicago Animal Care and Control is working to make pet ownership and adoption easier as the drop-off levels at city shelters remains high.
Man behind $20 million crypto scam gets 23 years in federal prison
An Illinois judge has sentenced a Texas man to more than two decades in federal prison for orchestrating a $20 million cryptocurrency scam.
Teen killed in Woodlawn shooting ID'd as Hyde Park Academy student
Hyde Park Academy student Eric Billops has been identified as the teen killed in a Woodlawn shooting on Wednesday afternoon. He is the third student to die unexpectedly in less than a month.
Man charged with Loyola student's murder must submit DNA sample
The man charged with the murder of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, who was killed in a shooting in Rogers Park last month, was ordered by a judge to give DNA Wednesday.
Titanic exhibit at Volo Museum floods on anniversary of sinking
In a spooky coincidence – or perhaps something more – the Titanic exhibit at the Volo museum flooded from Tuesday night's thunderstorms on the exact anniversary of the infamous ship's sinking.
Teen killed, another hurt in Woodlawn shooting
A 16-year-old boy died and a 16-year-old girl was hurt in a shooting at a bus stop in Woodlawn near a high school and YMCA Wednesday afternoon.
West Suburban Medical Center resumes some outpatient services
Despite its sudden closure at the end of March, West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park said it is resuming hospital-based clinic and testing services Wednesday.
"Nasir is sorry": Delivery robot apologizes for breaking CTA bus shelter
After surveillance video showed a delivery robot smashing into a CTA bus stop, the little guy and the company he works for have issued an apology.