11 current, former Ford Heights officials, employees charged for misusing funds
The Illinois Attorney General charged 11 former and current Ford Heights elected officials and municipal employees with misusing funds for personal gain.
Trump confirms he will attend golf tournament at Medinah Country Club
President Donald Trump confirmed he will attend the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club in the Chicago suburbs this weekend in a social media post.
Grammy-winning Martha Gonzalez brings Boleros De Noche to Chicago
Boleros De Noche, an acclaimed Los Angeles-based musical series, is back in Chicago for the second time and is being headlined by a Grammy-winning Chicana musician.
Chicago City Council pushes parking meter deal vote to next meeting
The Chicago City Council deferred a full vote on the sale of the city's parking meters from one private company to another to their next full council meeting as they face an end-of-month deadline.
Shedd Aquarium releases first findings in beluga whale deaths
The Shedd Aquarium released the first set of preliminary findings from necropsies performed on two beluga whales rescued from Marineland in Canada who died after their transfer to Chicago.
Law enforcement carry out investigation at Ford Heights Municipal Hall
There was a large police presence at Ford Heights Municipal Hall Thursday as the Cook Cook County Sheriff's Office and Illinois Attorney General carried out an investigation.
4 hurt, including firefighter, in Woodridge apartment fire
A firefighter was among four injured when a fire ripped through an apartment building on Thursday in west suburban Woodridge.
Dozens become naturalized American citizens at Wrigley Field
Dozens of people officially became American citizens at a ceremony at Wrigley Field Wednesday.
Could Boise's "Unknown Wanderer" be linked to Chicago Tylenol murders?
Boise police have identified a man known as the "Unknown Wanderer" who was found dead in a church in 1982, and revealed a possible link to the Chicago Tylenol murders.
Elderly driver backs into Cary, Illinois, home
An elderly driver caused some significant damage when she backed into a home in Cary, Illinois, Tuesday afternoon, fire officials said.
Oak Forest High School lockdown lifted after SWAT search finds no threat
Oak Forest High School was placed on lockdown as police responded to a "possible threat" on Tuesday morning. School has since been dismissed.
339 lbs. of cocaine, $700K in cash sezied in River Grove bust
The DEA said agents in Chicago seized 339 lbs. of cocaine and $700,000 in cash from a River Grove, Illinois, bust.
Everything you need to know for Riot Fest 2026 in Chicago
Chicago's Riot Fest is back for 2026 in Douglass Park. Here's everything you need to know, from the lineup and tickets, to how to get there and entrance opening times.
Man charged with murder in February shooting of OEMC employee
A man is charged with murder for the fatal shooting of an OEMC employee in West Ridge in February/
Body found in unused Chicago police car in Pullman
Chicago police said they found a body inside a new, unused squad car in the city's Pullman neighborhood Thursday.