5 young people charged in CTA robbery with help of pastor
Three of the defendants turned themselves in to police Monday night.
Some clean energy investments are slow to roll out, while others are spurring job creation
Voters get the chance once again in a few weeks, to elect local and federal leaders who can impact the country's course on climate change.
Cutting-edge Chicago lithium-ion battery maker to receive big federal grant
NanoGraf is working every day on what it says is the most energy-dense battery on the planet at its R&D lab, and federal dollars are making the difference.
Warmer weather extending into fall is changing farming, crop availability in Illinois
Experts say the warmer early fall temperatures mean some of the summer fruits and veggies we love. But it also means some fall produce could be delayed.
Chicago alderman gets heat after social media post on attacks targeting Hezbollah
The alderman posted a photo of a pager with the message, "Mazol tov" [sic].
Summery Septembers are likely here to stay with climate change, experts say
The unseasonably warm temperatures not only point to climate change, but also impact everything from plants and bugs to some Chicago businesses.
Chicago Public Schools focus on equity, redefining student success in strategic plan
The overall focus of the 47-page plan is addressing inequality, and CPS leaders said it is long overdue.
Road closures return for Chicago's Mexican Independence Day events
Chicago officials warn visitors of increased traffic downtown throughout the weekend, especially around Grant Park.
Family travels to U.S. on behalf of son held hostage in Gaza for 342 days
The death toll in the Israel-Hamas War is growing as the call for a cease-fire and to bring hostages home is getting louder.
With Chicago city hiring freeze, what about executive-level jobs in Mayor's office?
It turns out Mayor Brandon Johnson has more executive-level staff than other recent mayors.
Nearly a dozen people robbed at gunpoint within half hour on Southwest Side
Police said each time, two men approached at least two people and forced them to the ground.
Multiple ATM burglaries, thefts reported across South Side
In one case, the suspects used a chain, and in another, they entered the business through the roof.
Some Chicago area school districts use same emergency tech that may have saved lives in Georgia
The technology is built into the badges all school staff members carry with them every day.
Investigators detail how suspected Blue Line train shooter was caught
The suspected shooter, Rhanni Davis, was charged in connection with the shooting deaths of four people.
Suspect charged in killing of 4 sleeping people on CTA Blue Line train
All four victims were passengers on a Blue Line train as it was headed into the Forest Park terminal when they were shot shortly before 5:30 a.m.