Destructive storms with winds over 90mph pummel Chicago area
A line of destructive thunderstorms with winds over 90mph barreled through the Chicago area Tuesday. Two tornadoes have been reported.
Lawsuit claims CPD police officer shot, killed man instead of de-escalating
A lawsuit on behalf of a man who was shot and killed by police in Humboldt Park in March claims a CPD officer fired deadly shots just after arriving at a controlled scene instead of de-escalating.
City, state sue South Side animal feed plant for noxious odor, pollution
Neighbors of a South Side animal feed plant have complained about the noxious smell and air quality for years. Now the city of Chicago and state of Illinois are suing Pullman Innovations to clean up the air, as well as for alleged illegal work and permit violations.
Can planting trees make neighborhoods safer? New U of I research suggests yes.
University of Illinois researchers have found a correlation between more green spaces and less violence in neighborhoods. A group in Chicago is planting trees with the mission to bring beauty and safety to the whole city.
Video shows moment La Grange Park utility pole fell, igniting fire
Security video captured the moment a utility pole fell in a parking lot behind a La Grange Park, Illinois, animal hospital, igniting a fire that destroyed multiple cars.
Cars destroyed in La Grange Park transformer fire behind animal hospital
A falling utility pole behind an animal hospital in La Grange Park ignited a massive fire that destroyed four cars and caused power outages, fire officials said.
Data centers can use 5 million gallons daily, investigation finds
Nationally, data centers used 17.4 billion gallons of water in 2023 — a figure projected to reach 72.6 billion gallons by 2028, raising concerns about states' water supplies.
New green infrastructure push brings solar panels, EV charging station to South Side
A clean energy initiative on the South Side of Chicago is increasing access to solar energy and electric vehicle charging stations, and community members say it's making a difference.
Chicago traffic team heads into Lollapalooza after 2 injuries
Chicago's Office of Emergency Management, which oversees roughly 200 traffic aides, says two were seriously injured by drivers this summer — leaving many uneasy on the job as Lollapalooza brings heavy traffic downtown.
2nd Downers Grove worker swept into storm sewer Monday found dead: Officials
The search has resumed for a second contractor worker swept into a storm sewer Monday in Downers Grove during severe weather, though it has now become a recovery mission.
Downers Grove worker rescued, another missing after being trapped in storm sewer during severe weather
The fire department has now transitioned from a rescue to a recovery mission, village officials said.
Mayor Johnson touts increasing visitors, dropping crime on Magnificent Mile
While Mayor Brandon Johnson hasn't announced if he will run for re-election next year, he's boasting about lower vacancy rates for Mag Mile buildings and taking credit for the positive changes.
Top climate leaders meeting in Chicago for annual conference
Record heat and major air quality issues created by wildfire smoke were key topics as some of the top climate leaders from around the world gathered in Chicago this week for the Aspen Institute's annual climate summit.
CPD SWAT officer shot during standoff in Albany Park; woman also shot
A Chicago police SWAT officer was shot in the stomach while responding to a hostage situation after a woman was shot and critically injured Monday morning in the Albany Park neighborhood.
Dozens of Chicago Park District fieldhouses receiving cooling upgrades
Chicago has been feeling the heat this week, with highs in the 90s the past five days, but officials are making moves to cool off some of the hottest parts of the city, specifically Chicago Park District fieldhouses where many turn to keep cool.