Pawn shop robbery caught on video; trio wanted in multiple crimes
New video from Chicago police shows a trio of armed robbers holding up a pawn shop. CPD said they are wanted for multiple crimes.
2026 Gary Air Show canceled in wake of storm damage
Organizers of the 2026 Gary Air Show said they have decided to cancel the event because of the devastating storm damage the Northwest Indiana city suffered this week.
Names released after 33 bodies found in shuttered funeral home ID'd
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office said 33 of the 56 bodies taken from a shuttered Far South Side funeral home have been identified. They released the names of those whose families have been notified.
Pritzker believes Bears want to stay in Illinois, haven't brought bill to legislature
Gov. JB Pritzker said he believes the Chicago Bears would like to stay in Illinois, but said they haven't yet come to the legislature with a bill they want passed to address building a new stadium in Arlington Heights or elsewhere.
Pritzker tours south suburb storm damage after signing flood assistance bill
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker toured storm damage in Chicago's south suburbs Friday after he signed a bill authorizing local home equity assurance programs to help homeowners who suffered flood damage.
Back to school costs drive many parents to risky behaviors or into debt
Back to school season is a particularly expensive one, with spending on school supplies for K-12 students expected to hit the $43 billion range. As a result, parents are going into debt or being driven to risky behaviors like gambling.
Abandoned building heavily damaged by fire in South Shore
A massive fire ripped through an abandoned building in South Shore, drawing a large Chicago Fire Department Response.
United plane aborts takeoff at O'Hare after blowing tire, FAA says
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Phoenix had to abort its takeoff at O'Hare International Airport on Thursday afternoon when it blew a tire.
Air & Water Show practice begins as weather threat lingers over weekend
High-flying pilots began practicing for the 2026 Chicago Air & Water Show Thursday in Gary, Indiana, but a continued weather threat hangs over the weekend.
White Sox move up game against Reds at Rate Field for rain forecast
The Chicago White Sox announced they're moving their Thursday game at Rate Field against the Cincinnati Reds to an earlier time due to the weather.
$1 billion winning Powerball ticket sold at Quincy, Illinois gas station
The single Powerball jackpot-winning ticket worth $1.04 billion was sold at a gas station in Quincy, Illinois.
Barrington family goes to Spain for 2026 solar eclipse
A family from Barrington, Illinois, traveled to Spain to witness the 2026 solar eclipse, continuing a tradition that's been going for more than half a century.
5 tornadoes confirmed in Illinois from Tuesday's severe weather outbreak
The National Weather Service has confirmed that five tornadoes touched down during the severe weather outbreak in Illinois and Indiana on Tuesday.
Chicago City Council members demand Bally's resume casino construction
Twenty-seven members of the Chicago City Council signed a letter Wednesday demanding Bally's resume construction of its Chicago casino complex and called for a hearing after the company said it was "resetting" its pace over video gambling concerns.
Elderly woman killed in Portage house explosion ID'd
The woman who was killed in a Portage, Indiana, house explosion during severe storms Tuesday has been identified.