Evanston ban on sale of flavored tobacco products goes into effect
Advocates said the goal is to cut down on "predatory" marketing practices that disproportionately target Black consumers and young people.
City Council blocks bid to punish Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez over rally where flag was burned
Some of the council's most conservative members had sought to punish Sigcho-Lopez for speaking feet away from the remains of that burned flag, at a rally organized by what some critics have described as a far-left extremist group.
Defying Mayor Brandon Johnson, aldermen seek to keep ShotSpotter on ward-by-ward basis
The City Council Police and Fire Committee on Monday approved a measure to require a City Council vote to halt the use of ShotSpotter technology in any given ward.
Metra closing Homewood station on Electric Line to replace stairway
The Homewood stop will be closed through May 20th while crews replace the only stairway leading from the pedestrian tunnel up to the platform.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial restored along Chicago Riverwalk
The memorial is a tribute to all Armed Forces veterans who served in the Vietnam War, and features the names of all 2,936 Illinoisans who were killed in the conflict.
Former MTV reality show star Connor Smith arrested after a year on the run for grooming charges
Connor Smith, 33, was on the run for more than a year before his arrest in Florida
Cook County suburbs report first measles case since Chicago outbreak began
The person had been exposed to measles while at a migrant shelter in Chicago. The city has had 52 confirmed measles cases this year.
13 hospitalized after van hits CTA bus in Chatham
Three victims were hospitalized in serious condition, seven were in fair condition, and three were in good condition.
DeKalb County Sheriff's deputy killed when truck rear-ends squad car
The deputy was sitting inside their Ford Explorer on the shoulder of Illinois Route 23, when a large commercial truck left the road and rear-ended the squad car.
Man charged in road rage shooting on Chicago expressway
Andrew Santana, 24, of Gary, Indiana, has been charged with one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm.
Chinatown apartments to get nearly $12 million in federal funds for energy efficient upgrades
The money will help address aging heating and water systems, upgrade ventilation systems, and add a rooftop solar system.
Man charged with murder in deadly 2017 mass shooting in Bronzeville
Antonio Dickerson, 24, was arrested Tuesday at his home in Alsip, after he was identified as one of three gunmen in the shooting at a Bronzeville barbecue.
Mayor Brandon Johnson defends alderman who spoke at rally in front of burned U.S. flag
A group of 15 City Council members want to strip Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) of his seat as chair of the Housing Committee.
Chicago White Sox starting lineup for MLB Opening Day 2024 game announced
The White Sox host the division rival Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Judge orders $1.5 million in back pay for former Signature Room workers
The union representing the workers said the restaurant's operator did not provide legally required notice of layoffs before the restaurant closed last September.