CTA bus hijacked at knifepoint in Logan Square
A CTA bus was hijacked and the driver held at knifepoint and made to drive for miles off-route overnight, Chicago police said.
IDPH investigating possible hantavirus in Winnebago Co. not linked to cruise
The Illinois Department of Public Health said it is investigating a potential case of hantavirus in an Illinois resident, that they said is not linked to the deadly cruise ship outbreak.
Over 100 shipments of illegal gun modifiers stopped by Chicago customs in April
Chicago customs agents said they stopped more than 100 shipments of illegal gun modification devices just in the month of April.
Lollapalooza 2026 daily schedule released
The Lollapalooza 2026 daily schedule for artists at the Grant Park music festival has been released.
4 hurt including baby, officers in Chatham crash involving CPD squad
Four people were injured, including a baby and Chicago police officers, in a rollover crash involving a squad car in Chatham.
Oak Brook teen charged in fatal Downers Grove crash
A 17-year-old from Oak Brook, Illinois, is charged in connection with a deadly crash that killed a couple from Downers Grove in late March.
Alders advance deal to delay phaseout of tipped minimum wage in Chicago
A month after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an attempt to halt any future scheduled pay hikes for tipped workers in Chicago, the City Council advanced a compromise to instead pause those raises for two years.
Schaumburg man charged with murdering woman in recorded, hours-long attack
A Schaumburg man is charged with first degree murder in the death of a woman he had been in a relationship with, in an hours-long attack that prosecutors say was recorded.
KITT from "Knight Rider," on display at Volo Museum, gets NYC traffic ticket
The Volo Museum near Chicago received a $50 New York City speeding ticket for its replica KITT car, which security footage shows was parked at the museum at the time of the alleged violation.
Large pothole shuts down part of EB I-80 in Joliet; closure to last overnight
The right lane of eastbound Interstate 80 has been shut down along the bridge near Center Street in Joliet, and the lane will remain closed until early Tuesday morning while crews make repairs.
ATM stolen from bar in Archer Heights, Chicago police say
An ATM was stolen at a smash and grab in Chicago's Archer Heights neighborhood early Monday morning, police said.
Man seriously injured in Back of the Yards shooting, Chicago police say
A man was seriously injured in a shooting at a Back of the Yards home early Monday morning, Chicago police said.
Jim's Original UIC location moving to East Pilsen
Jim's Original said its UIC location is moving south to East Pilsen after their lease is up at the end of June.
Last day to enter Aurora baby falcon naming contest
Monday is the last day for you to submit names for four falcon chicks that hatched outside Aurora City Hall.
Possible smash-and-grab reported at South Loop dispensary
Chicago police said a group of people smashed the window of a cannabis dispensary in the South Loop early Monday morning.