Teen found shot to death in Lawndale neighborhood
A 13-year-old boy was found dead after a Chicago shooting in Lawndale after his mother reported him missing, police and Ald. Monique Scott said.
2 years after woman found dead in alley, activists renew push to solve her murder
Cook County Crime Stoppers are now offering a new $1,000 reward for information leading to an indictment or arrest in the murder of Rosa Chacon.
Brush fire spreads across 10 acres in McHenry County; experts issue climate change warning
It took more than a dozen fire departments to fight and contain the brush fire, which officials said most likely started with an unattended burn pile.
Highland Park parade shooter changes plea to guilty on first day of trial
The shooter pleaded guilty to all 21 counts of first-degree murder and 48 counts of attempted murder. He was accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens more at Highland Park's Fourth of July parade in 2022.
Small businesses encourage consumers to shop local amid economic blackout
The blackout is a form of protest by groups urging shoppers not to buy from major retailers due to rising prices and claims that big corporations have too much influence.
77-year-old man shot and killed on Chicago's South Side
Police found the man with gunshot wounds to the head and neck. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
Jury selected in trial of Plainfield landlord accused of killing young Palestinian boy in 2023
Joseph Czuba, 71, is facing murder and attempted murder charges along with aggravated battery and two counts of hate crime charges. He pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.
2 weeks car was stolen, driver still waiting for insurance company to pay for rental
The Insurance Information Institute said Roy Beard's situation serves as a reminder to check the terms of your insurance policy.
Homeless encampment residents in Gompers Park take issue with city "cleanup"
People who live in the encampment said they have nowhere else to go — and finding permanent housing is a long and difficult process.
Skokie business suffers financial impact after water main break
The boil order has since been lifted, but not without leaving an impact, especially on businesses in the area.
Evanston, Skokie boil orders enters second day after water main break
The boil order issued reminds residents to boil tap water or avoid tap water.
Chicago restaurant group is all in on sustainability through zero-waste kitchens
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that wasted food is responsible for 58% of methane emissions from landfills.
Most CTA Green Line service returns after train derails on Chicago's South Side
Green Line trains only operated from Harlem/Lake to 35th-Bronzeville-IIT after the derailment.
Police searching for man behind nearly 30 burglaries in Chicago
Police released a video of the suspect breaking windows and doors to get inside during the 27 burglaries that took place from January 16 to Tuesday morning.
Dry winter weather stressing out trees in the Chicago area
This year's dry winter and weather pattern swings over the past decade are impacting Illinois forests and home gardens