Northwestern Memorial Hospital plans new tower for cancer care
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is planning to build a new tower on its Streeterville campus in downtown Chicago.
Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke released from prison, officials say
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke, who went to prison after being convicted on bribery and racketeering charges, has been released from federal custody Tuesday, his lawyers confirmed.
Plane makes emergency landing at Aurora Airport
A small plane made a rough emergency landing at Aurora Airport Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
Indiana woman arrested for animal cruelty, police seek public's help
Indianapolis police are looking for the public's help after arresting a woman for animal cruelty and finding animal remains, as well as 13 live animals, in her rented van.
$7,500 reward in West Side fire that killed 4, including child
A group of community and faith leaders are offering a reward of at least $7,500 for information leading to an arrest in a deadly fire in Chicago's Austin neighborhood two weeks ago.
Chicago Dogs hosting Bark at the Ballpark game Tuesday night
Tonight you can bring your furry friend to watch the Chicago Dogs game.
SB Edens Expy. shut down near Dundee Road for fatal 3-car crash
Illinois State Police said there are major traffic impacts following a three-vehicle crash in Northbrook near Dundee Road.
Overnight closures on I-80, I-55, Kennedy Expy. will impact traffic
There are some major closures going into place on some of the Chicago area's biggest highways this week, which impact traffic, especially overnight.
ComEd launches $10 million customer relief fund amid rising costs
ComEd is launching a $10 million customer relief fund for lower-income customers having trouble paying for electricity as prices rise.
Northwestern Medicine opens Chicago longevity clinic
Northwestern Medicine opened a new longevity clinic in Chicago to research and treat aging.
Car stolen with baby in back seat on West Side; 1 in custody
Chicago police said a man in custody after he allegedly stole a car with a baby in the back seat Thursday.
Shedd's belgua becomes 1st in world to recover from general anesthesia
A beluga whale at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium became the first known beluga whale to recover from general anesthesia after a successful surgery this week.
Pedestrian struck, killed on Tri-State Tollway
Illinois State Police said a pedestrian was struck and killed on the Tri-State Tollway Tuesday night.
Family of 5 barely survives house explosion in downstate Illinois
A family in downstate Illinois barely survived their house exploding in the middle of the night with no warning.
Arlington Heights considering a streaming tax for 2026
The village of Arlington Heights, Illinois is considering a proposal to start taxing internet streaming services.