Lincoln Park shooting suspect called 911 to throw police off her trail: prosecutors
The woman charged with murder in the shooting death of a 28-year-old man in Lincoln Park last week called 911 to try to throw police off her trail, prosecutors said.
Chicago farmers markets begin season: See where and when
Chicago farmers markets are starting to open, with the vast majority set to start in May, bringing farm-fresh produce to communities across the city.
Man charged with murder in death of veteran CFD firefighter
Charles K. Green, 44, was charged Friday with two felony counts of murder and one felony count of aggravated arson causing bodily harm.
Art Institute of Chicago must surrender drawing stolen by Nazis: judge
A New York judge has ruled the Art Institute of Chicago must surrender a 1916 drawing stolen from a Jewish art collector by Nazis in the Holocaust.
3 teens hurt in separate Chicago shootings overnight
Three teenagers were injured in separate Chicago shootings overnight Thursday into Friday, CPD said.
Woman stabbed at CTA Green Line station on West Side
The man accused of stabbing the woman was arrested, and a weapon was recovered.
Woman charged with murder in Lincoln Park shooting
A woman has been charged with murder in a Lincoln Park shooting that left a 28-year-old man dead.
Father-daughter duo win $3M from Illinois Lottery scratch-off
A father-daughter duo won a $3 million Illinois lottery scratch off prize from a ticket bought in the west suburbs.
Riot Fest 2025 will feature 20 full-album sets, including Weezer's "Blue Album"
Riot Fest organizers said that to celebrate the festival's 20th anniversary this year, 20 bands will be playing 20 full-album sets, including headliner Weezer.
Crash sends semi careening into building in West Chicago
A semi truck crashed into a building and caught fire Wednesday afternoon in suburban West Chicago, police said.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announces he is not running for reelection
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael to enter hospice: spokesperson
A spokesperson for the family of Chicago Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael confirmed he will move into hospice care in Joliet.
Riot Fest announces 2025 lineup
Riot Fest announced its 2025 lineup, featuring Blink-18, Weezer, Jack White and Green Day as headliners.
6 arrested in Downers Grove armed robbery, police say
Downers Grove police said six people are in custody after a woman was robbed by a group of armed men Tuesday night.
Veteran Chicago firefighter dies after battling West Side blaze; person in custody
A veteran Chicago fire captain died from injuries fighting a garage fire and collapse on the city's West Side Wednesday morning.