Illinois DMV services restored after nationwide passport verification outage
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said state DMV facilities were affected by a nationwide outage impacting U.S. passport verification Wednesday.
Illinois Senate passes measure cracking down on gym membership scam
Illinois State Senator Chris Belt passed a measure cracking down on a common gym membership scam.
Northwestern develops device to monitor breastfeeding
Northwestern has unveiled a new biomedical device to help new parents track breastfeeding and ensure their baby is getting enough to eat.
Driver arrested in fatal Chicago Lawn attempted hit-and-run
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested after a fatal attempted hit-and-run in Chicago Lawn Tuesday night.
Indiana State Police arrest man for 2022 cold case murder
Indiana State Police announced they have made an arrest more than two years after the death of a Henryville woman.
Golfer injured, driver arrested after car careens onto Chicago golf course
A 70-year-old golfer was injured when an enraged driver careened onto the Billy Caldwell Golf Course Monday evening.
Cook County property tax bills delayed after data error: officials
Your Cook County property tax bill could be delayed after a data error at the Cook County Assessor's Office is holding up a key step in the process.
Man who drowned in Lake Michigan at 31st Street Harbor ID'd
The man who died after being pulled from Lake Michigan at the 31st Street Harbor Monday has been identified.
El Grito festival returns to Grant Park in September
The El Grito festival celebrating Mexican Independence Day will return to Chicago's Grant Park this September.
Prosecutors reveal harrowing details on day 1 of trial for child killed protecting mom
The trial of a Chicago man who is charged with stabbing an 11-year-old boy to death as he protected his pregnant mother got underway Monday.
Cash registers stolen from South Barrington dumped in Chicago, police say
Chicago police are investigating after half a dozen cash registers stolen from businesses in South Barrington, Illinois were dumped in an empty lot behind a residence in the city.
Man, 40, shot to death after argument on South Side: CPD
A 40-year-old man was shot to death near 75th and Normal on the city's South Side after an argument, Chicago police said.
Metra passengers ride for free after Ventra app issues
Problems with the Ventra app spurred Metra to allow riders onto trains for free during the morning commute.
Art Institute director's German case remains open after bizarre plane incident
German authorities said the case against Art Institute of Chicago director James Rondeau remains open after a bizarre incident onboard a flight to Munich.
Portillo's honors Chicago-born pope with "The Leo"
Portillo's is honoring the newly elected Chicago-born pope with The Leo: a special Italian Beef sandwich available in May.