Chicago parking meter firm could get $15.5M from city to settle pandemic-era dispute
The $15.5 million settlement would be a tiny fraction of the $322 million Chicago Parking Meters had sought in arbitration.
$5M settlement sought for woman who lost legs to frostbite after cops didn't help
Briana Keys spent three hours outside in 5-degree temperatures trying to get help after she was accidentally locked out of her apartment.
Illinois House passes legislation to overhaul police hiring after Sonya Massey killing
The legislation would require anyone applying to be a police officer in Illinois to authorize all their former employers to provide full employment records before they can accept any final job offer.
$48M settlement recommended for 3 cleared of 1986 arson and murder
John Galvan, Arthur Almendarez, and Francisco Nanez each spent 35 years in prison before they were exonerated.
Semi rollover crash blocking traffic on Stevenson Expressway near Bolingbrook
Illinois State Police said, around 9:15 a.m., a semi-tractor trailer overturned in the northbound lanes of Interstate 55 near Bolingbrook.
Former Lincoln Park H.S. leaders removed from CPS "do not hire" list
An inspector general's report last year found allegations against former principal John Thuet and assistant principal Michelle Brumfield were mishandled.
11 new speed cameras in Chicago will soon be ticketing drivers
In total, the city plans to install 50 new speed cameras in Chicago this year.
Chicago Bears announce full schedule for 2025
The Bears will kick off the season on Monday Night Football against the NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings.
Northwestern facing HHS probe into claims of discrimination against Jews
"There is no place for antisemitism at Northwestern and the steps we have taken since last summer have dramatically improved the safety of our Jewish students," the university said in a statement.
Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments on Sean Grayson's bid for pretrial release
Grayson, 30, is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery, and official misconduct in the July 6, 2024 shooting death of Sonya Massey in Springfield.
"Shoeless" Joe Jackson, 7 other "Black Sox" reinstated by MLB
Jackson and seven other members of the 1919 White Sox were permanently banned from baseball, accused of taking bribes from gamblers to intentionally lose the World Series to the Cincinnati Reds.
1 dead, 1 injured after North Park apartment building fire
The fire started around 1:15 p.m. in a two-story apartment building in the 5200 block of North Bernard Street.
Man wanted on Interpol warrant caught with 131 bogus credit cards in Indiana
Anatolie Cataraga is charged with four counts of fraud, one count of identity deception, and one count of unlawful possession of a card skimming device.
Newly elected Aurora, Illinois, Mayor John Laesch sworn into office
Laesch, who previously served as alderman-at-large, defeated outgoing Mayor Richard Irvin in last month's election with 53% of the vote.
Funeral to be held for Lori Healey, longtime Chicago civic leader
A celebration of life will be held Tuesday morning at Chicago Women's Park and Gardens in the South Loop near McCormick Place.