UIC scientists work on better metals for light poles so they don't topple
"My major research focus is finding ways to make materials both lighter and also stronger than they are today."
Tyshon Brownlee, 19, charged in shooting and robbery of Dakotah Earley in Lincoln Park
Tyshon Brownlee is charged with one count of attempted murder and five counts of armed robbery, according to Cook County prosecutors.
Family calls for driver to surrender after hit-and-run left Marine Corps veteran in ICU
Raul Basulto is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who fought in Operation Desert Storm and a father of three – and now he is in the ICU in danger of losing his leg.
Former NTSB Chairman says woman's death could have been prevented in Clarendon Hills Metra crash
We have been looking for answers since a passenger was ejected from Metra train and killed when the train hit a truck in Clarendon Hills earlier this week.
NTSB says passenger ejections through train windows have been concern for decades
Christina Lopez, 72, died Wednesday after being ejected from the window of a Metra train during a horrific accident in which the train hit a truck in Clarendon Hills.
President Joe Biden visits Illinois under a cloud of inflationary worries
A University of Chicago economist said that to bring food prices back down to the normal inflation rate, he estimates it would take at least a 10% hike in production. To bring down gas and housing and other costs, it will take even more work.
Group pushes for better protection to stop migratory birds from crashing into windows
A local conservation group says they're getting calls every five minutes about migrating birds meeting their demise.
Two shot and killed in Humboldt Park
Police said two men were near the street in the park shortly after 3 p.m., on the 1300 block of North Luis Munoz Marin Drive, when two gunmen approached them and started shooting.
Hundreds march through downtown Chicago in protest after leak of Roe v. Wade Supreme Court opinion draft
A smaller group lifted signs about Jesus and prayer and urged people to stand up for unborn children.
Man shot and critically wounded in Lincoln Park robbery on heels of seven other attacks
A man was shot twice in the back and once in the head after struggling with an armed robber near Wayne and Webster avenues.
CTA train riders say crime has gotten out of control
"On days where events are happening, where I can't drive, I pay a little extra money for Uber if I can, just to avoid the Red Line."
COPA releases video of Chicago police fatally shooting suspect during hostage situation in Ford City
Frank Campbell, 58, shot two people and fired shots at police during a hostage standoff on April 3.
After street racers do stunts on Lower Wacker, police say more resources needed for prevention
Between illegal street racing and spectators being surrounded by a circle of fire right in the middle of Lower Wacker Drive over the weekend, it was an accident waiting to happen.
Business owners, residents worry over falling rusty light poles
We have learned of two more light poles that have toppled over in a windy 48 hours across the city.
Light pole falls in South Loop amid strong winds
At the time, a High Wind Warning was in effect, with possible wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph.