North Chicago man allegedly dealt meth out of house with day care
The Lake County Sheriff's Office said they arrested a man for allegedly dealing meth at a North Chicago, Illinois home that also housed a home day care.
Memorial grows after 2-year-old killed, 12 hurt in crash at Oswego Portillo's
A memorial continued to grow Thursday outside the Portillo's restaurant in Oswego, Illinois, a day after a 2-year-old boy was killed and 13 other people were injured when a car crashed through the entrance.
Video shows aggressive passenger on CTA train with no security
No charges have been filed against the man seen in the video instigating the fight on the Red Line. But it is an example of a type of incident on train cars that leads to feelings of unsafety.
EPA seeks to walk back greenhouse gas regulations, expert raises alarm
The Illinois EPA said it reviewing the proposal to rescind the declaration issued back in 2009 under President Barack Obama.
Oak Brook police drone up and flying, and helping police fight crime
The Oak Brook police drone serves as an eye in the sky before police can get to a scene, and has already helped police crack down on crimes.
Rush Hospital recovering from air conditioning outage
Rush Hospital in Chicago has told paramedics to bypass their emergency department and canceled surgeries for the day after an earlier air conditioning outage amid high heat and humidity.
Storms with heavy rains flood Chicago area streets and homes
Chicago residents are cleaning up after strong storms with hard rains caused flash flooding Friday, especially on the South Side.
NU researchers' tool to measures communities' vulnerability to heat
The researchers have been tracking the heat, and the way it impacts parts of the city differently, in a brand-new way that could ultimately provide relief for some Chicagoans.
Experts explore how community-based strategies fight climate change
A new report details how getting involved can make an impact — and how community-based strategies can significantly reduce emissions.
2 killed in Sheridan, Ill. shooting and fire ID'd
The two victims of a deadly Sheridan, Illinois shooting and house fire have been identified. Ronald Martin, Jr. is charged with their murders.
Trial begins for man charged with killing CPD Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso
Officer Vásquez Lasso was shot and killed on the job back in March 2023. The now-21-year-old defendant, Steven Montano, was 18 at the time of the shooting.
CPD investigating 3 pharmacy burglaries in Ravenswood, Bronzeville, Lakeview East
Three Chicago pharmacies were hit by burglars overnight. Police have not yet connected the three burglaries, but small business owners said this crew has hit them more than once and cost them thousands in damage.
Interim CPS CEO on district's budget woes, how to reassure parents
Chicago Public Schools interim CEO Macquline King sat down with us to discuss the district's precarious financial situation and how she plans to reassure parents after a tumultuous year.
Alders push to require licenses for event promoters after River North mass shooting
Alds. Brendan Reilly and Scott Waguespack said they've been pushing for an ordinance for more than a decade that they believe could have prevented the shooting.
End of electric vehicle tax credits will have consequences for consumers, dealers
The federal tax credits, which are meant to get drivers behind the wheel of electric cars, end Sept. 30.