On Day 2 of DNC, police arrest demonstrators outside Israeli Consulate
The group Behind Enemy Lines organized the protest, which began at 7 p.m. at the Israeli Consulate, which is located in the Accenture Tower.
University of Illinois nurses begin weeklong strike at UI Health
The nurses hit the picket line Monday morning, accusing the hospital of unfair labor practices.
Pro-Palestinian protesters march in Chicago on Day 1 of DNC
Thousands marched in a show of solidarity with Palestine and calling for an end to U.S. funding to Israel. A security fence was breached during the marching.
Gov. JB Pritzker hints at possible run for third term in office
"My wife's not here, and I don't want anybody talking to her about this, but she is my term limit, so if all of you want to talk to her, and convince her one way or another by the way, you're welcome to do that," Pritzker told delegates on the first day of the DNC.
6 dead, 25 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings, police say
The ages of the victims range from 16 to 59, according to police.
DNC protest group wins fight for stage, sound systems during rally
The protest group said they would still continue fighting for a longer protest march route than the city has allowed.
Man charged in plot to kill two witnesses in cousin's murder trial
Christopher Yates, 39, was indicted in federal court on two counts of murder-for-hire and one count of unlawful transfer of a firearm and ammunition.
Burglars break into shuttered South Loop strip club days after mass shooting
Shortly before 4 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a burglar alarm at Déjà Vu Showgirls at 750 S. Clinton St.
Former Ald. Rick Munoz to return to prison for 7 months after DUI arrest
Munoz, who was on supervised release following a prior conviction on fraud charges, was arrested after a DUI crash in Berwyn in May. Prosecutors said his blood alcohol level was 0.3.
New "one-stop-shop" DMV+ facility opens in Melrose Park
The facility is designed to cut down on wait times for various driver and vehicle services, while also offering business services previously available only in downtown Chicago or Springfield.
Wrigley Field to host four Big Ten hockey games in January
The "Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series" will feature a pair of doubleheaders on Jan. 3 and 4.
Riot Fest returning to Chicago's Douglass Park
The three-day music festival had previously planned to move to southwest suburban Bridgeview.
Crown Point city worker rescued after falling down lift station
The worker was airlifted to University of Chicago Medical Center to be treated for serious injuries.
Burglars rip off security gate, steal ATM and cash register from Chatham convenience store
The manager at Fresh Mart Foods also said the burglary crew stole a bunch of lottery tickets.
Gov. Pritzker signs bill cracking down on AI-generated child pornography
Pritzker signed the law, HB4623, on Friday of last week. It takes effect Jan. 1.