Suspect in fatal shooting of Momence bar owner waives extradition
Julius Burkes Jr, 47, accused of the deadly shooting of Momence bar owner Courtney Drysdale, waived his extradition to Illinois before a judge during a hearing on Wednesday morning.
Suspect in custody in fatal shooting of bar owner near Momence, Illinois
A suspect was taken into custody on Tuesday for the deadly shooting of a bar owner, Courtney Drysdale, in Momence, according to the Kane County Sheriff's Office.
13-year-old boy dies after crash at Hobart, Ind., BMX course
A 13-year-old boy from Hebron, Indiana died from injuries he got after crashing on a BMX track in Hobart over the weekend, officials said.
Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark dies, city says
Harvey Mayor Christopher J. Clark has died, city officials confirmed Friday
Sean Grayson sentenced to 20 years in prison for Sonya Massey shooting
Sean Grayson, the Illinois deputy convicted of second-degree murder in the Sonya Massey shooting, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Thursday.
Iranian artist honors heritage, Muslim values in her work
A local Chicago Iranian artist uses her work to honor her heritage, her history and her Muslim culture.
Metra MDW train strikes snow plow near Bartlett, driver killed
The driver of a small snow plow has died after the vehicle was struck by a Metra Milwaukee District West train near the Bartlett station Monday morning.
Chicago temperatures plummet below zero, Cold Weather Advisory in effect
Chicago temperatures plunged well below zero Friday morning, with some places feeling as cold as -40 degrees. While an Extreme Cold Warning has expired, a Cold Weather Advisory is in effect until Saturday morning.
Chicago area braces as coldest temperatures since 2019 polar vortex near
An Extreme Cold Warning starts overnight as an Arctic front will bring the coldest weather the Chicago area has seen since 2019.
Extreme Cold Watch issued for entire Chicago area Friday
Chicago weather Friday will be severe enough that an Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for the entire area starting overnight, and frostbite could take hold in minutes.
Caleb Williams lookalike crowned during Wiener's Circle contest
The first-place winner gets a Wiener's Circle gift card, merchandise, and bragging rights.
Portage Park barber creates custom Bears hair for superfans
A barber in Portage Park is creating some epic, custom Chicago Bears haircuts for superfans ahead of Sunday's playoffs game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Bears fan Mojo Brookzz goes viral for hilarious game reaction videos
Bears fans have been through a lot of losses in the past years, but this year is different, and one well-known fan has gone viral for his reactions to the Bears' winning ways.
Mayor Johnson addresses fight against crime in Chicago at roundtable discussion
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a roundtable discussion Wednesday morning with leaders within the Chicago Police Department and violence prevention partners.
Neighbors on alert after 2 attempted assaults on Near North Side
Both women were grabbed by a man a day apart along the riverwalk on the city's Near North Side, according to Chicago police.