Chicago airports, roads will be crowded this weekend as holiday travel begins
The holiday travel season kicks off Friday, and Chicago airports and roads are expected to be very, very busy this weekend.
Man in custody after setting belongings, self on fire on Blue Line train
A man is in custody after setting his belongings and himself on fire while on a CTA Blue Line train at the Damen stop Friday morning, Chicago police said.
'Tis the season for norovirus. Here's how to stop the spread
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
How to cope with grief during the holidays
The holiday season can be festive and fun, but it also can be difficult to navigate if you are grieving, whether your loss is new or years-old.
Pedestrian killed, others injured when car loses control, crashes in Hillside
A pedestrian was killed and multiple people, including police officers, were injured when a car lost control and crashed into a Walgreens parking lot in Hillside Wednesday afternoon, village officials said.
Elgin woman gets prison for starving, torturing, neglecting child
An Elgin woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for severely starving, torturing and medically neglecting a 7-year-old child.
3 suspects in custody after Chicago police chase
Chicago police said three burglary suspects are now in custody after a chase and crash earlier Wednesday.
Doctor charged with sexually assaulting minor in Elgin hotel bathroom
A doctor is charged with sexual assault and exploitation of a minor in Elgin, Illinois.
CBP Cmdr. Greogry Bovino back in Chicago, DHS says "we're not leaving"
Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino returned to Chicago Tuesday and wasted no time escalating immigration enforcement, as federal agents detained people across Little Village.
Fire destroys home in West Chatham; no injuries after firefighter mayday call
A South Side home was destroyed after a fire Friday night in the West Chatham neighborhood. The flames and smoke could be seen for miles as firefighters called for all hands on deck.
These are the last days to send holiday gifts via USPS, UPS and FedEx
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
Chicago braces for weekend of extreme cold, wind chills could reach -30
Chicago weather this weekend will be frigid, with wind chills pushing temperatures below zero into the double digits.
Pritzker signs bill legalizing medical assistance in death
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law Friday making Illinois the newest state allowing medically assisted dying in terminally ill residents.
PAWS holding holiday pet adopt-a-thon this weekend
If you're looking for a new furry friend, PAWS Chicago is hosting their holiday adopt-a-thon this weekend.
Driver rescued after rollover crash into creek in Elgin
A driver was rescued after a rollover crash that left their vehicle upside down in a creek in Elgin Thursday morning.