Oswego Fire Department: Viral ICE incident happen in N.Y., not Illinois
The Oswego Fire Protection District took to social media to clarify that a viral video of fire fighters and police helping federal immigration agents did not happen in Illinois.
No final ruling on Chicago mayor election alleged double-dipping lawsuit
A Chicago judge will keep a lawsuit alleging several Chicago mayoral candidates, including Alexi Giannoulias and Mike Quigley, are illegally double-dipping by also running for reelection in November in her court, but did not issue a final ruling Thursday.
Early voting kicks off in Chicago at two downtown locations
Two Chicago early voting sites downtown are open to cast your ballot starting today.
Painting by renowned Chicago artist found at estate sale sells for $1.35M
A painting lost for decades by a renowned Chicago artist bought at a Michigan estate sale for $30 was just sold at auction for $1.35 million, a new record for her.
Dog resuscitated after West Englewood house fire
Chicago firefighters revived a dog that was rescued from a house fire early Wednesday morning.
Pope Leo XIV sends White Sox blessings before Wild Card opener
Pope Leo XIV sent his blessings to his favorite baseball team, the Chicago White Sox, before their Wild Card series opener Tuesday.
Woman who hid mother's body in freezer charged with Social Security fraud
A Chicago woman who hid her mother's body in her freezer for two years is now facing additional federal charges of Social Security and SNAP fraud.
Chicago officials urge IL Commerce Commission to reject Peoples Gas rate hike
Chicago elected officials and other representatives from Illinois are pushing back on Peoples Gas' proposed $144 million rate hike.
City Council approves $2.53 billion deal to sell parking meters to new owner
The City Council on Tuesday approved a deal allowing Chicago's privatized parking meters to be sold to a new company, with the city receiving a share of the profits going forward.
Alders send mayor 2027 budget demands, including no corporate head tax
A group of 26 members of the Chicago City Council, the same group that torpedoed Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2026 budget, sent the mayor a letter with their demands for the next fiscal year.
Fenwick High School evacuated, multiple cars damaged in parking garage fire
At least three cars were damaged in an explosion and fire on Monday afternoon in the parking garage at Fenwick High School in west suburban Oak Park.
Man found dead on University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign campus ID'd
A body was found on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Monday morning, authorities said.
CPD officer shoots dog that allegedly charged in North Lawndale
Chicago police said an officer shot a dog that allegedly charged at them while responding to a call in North Lawndale.
Cook Co. hiring election judges, technicians before 2026 midterm
Illinois and Cook County are hiring for some important roles before the 2026 midterm elections on Nov. 3.
Obama Presidential Center at 100 days: Thousands of visitors, library cards
It's been 100 days since the Obama Presidential Center opened in Chicago to the public. So how has that gone?