Metra UP-NW train hits car near Norwood Park
A Metra Union Pacific Northwest train struck a car near the Norwood Park station Thursday.
Chicago voters to be asked about recouping money spent on Trump immigration crackdown
Voters in Chicago will have a chance to decide in November if the city should go after the federal government for money spent dealing with the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown and Operation Midway Blitz.
Des Plaines condo fire arson suspect died from blaze, officials say
Des Plaines police and fire officials said an explosion and fire at a condo building in May that injured 15 people was arson, and the suspected arsonist died from injuries he got during the incident.
2 kids hurt after Indiana police chase ends in Morgan Park rollover crash
Two children were hurt when a car crashed in Chicago after a police chase by officers from the Lake County, Indiana, Sheriff's Department early Thursday morning.
Algae bloom in East Branch Forest Preserve dog area could sicken pets
DuPage County officials are warning pet owners to keep their dogs out of the water in East Branch Forest Preserve after an algae bloom was confirmed in the off-leash dog area.
Teen killed in Wauconda e-bike crash
A 14-year-old boy was killed in an e-bike crash with an SUV in north suburban Wauconda, police said.
Your face could be on a Riot Fest billboard with William Shatner
One lucky person could get their face on a billboard with legendary actor William Shatner – and it could be you.
No charges in fatal Lincoln Park shooting that shut down bar
The Cook County State's Attorney will not be filing charges in a fatal shooting outside a bar in Lincoln Park that resulted in the bar being shut down Tuesday.
Prosecutors detail harrowing ordeal in shooting of woman, SWAT officer
Harrowing details about the Albany Park hostage standoff that resulted in a woman and SWAT officer being shot were revealed in court as the man charged was ordered detained as he awaits trial.
Two piping plover chicks hatch at Waukegan Beach
Two piping plover chicks hatched at Waukegan Beach over the weekend.
Lollapalooza 2026 street closures expanding around Grant Park
Lollapalooza 2026 is just over a week away, and street closures around Grant Park in Chicago's Loop are rapidly expanding.
Four belugas from Marineland in Canada arrive safely at Shedd Aquarium
Four beluga whales rescued from a defunct Canadian theme park have arrived safely at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.
Hyde Park gallery show features renowned Chicago graffiti artist Slang
Chicago is a city known for its street art, with murals covering the city's bridges, buildings, train stations and more.
Severe storms possible in Chicago area Monday evening, overnight
Chicago weather today could include severe storms later in the evening and into the night as rain and thunderstorms could suddenly worsen.
Chicago man charged after riding CTA Green Line with machete
The Cook County Sheriff's Office said a Chicago man was arrested and charged after he was riding the CTA Green Line with a machete.