Robbers sought for stealing headphones from CTA riders, police say
Chicago police said the group struck at least eight times on CTA buses, trains, and platforms between March 2 and March 9:
Kennedy Expressway construction moves to second phase; express lanes to close through fall
Crews will be patching pavement and fixing overhead lighting, among other updates along the Kennedy express lanes.
Suspect released after questioning in deadly road rage shooting on Indiana expressway
Police previously said he was a suspect in the incident but have not confirmed whether he was believed to be the shooter.
Illinois man charged with firing gun at U.S. Capitol during Jan. 6 insurrection
John Banuelos faces felony counts of civil disorder, entering a restricted grounds with a deadly weapon, carrying a firearm on Capitol grounds, and discharging a firearm on Capitol grounds.
Chicago bus driver union boss calls for National Guard, bag checks on CTA like in New York City
"We know for a fact on the bus, people get on with weapons. ... So a bag check is more than welcome to me," said Keith Hill, president of the CTA's largest worker union.
Fenton High School staffer under investigation in Bensenville
Fenton High School officials said an employee is accused of inappropriate conduct that might have happened several years ago.
Goose Island offering $50,000 prize to guess amount of 312 beer cans in jar
The event will be held at their Fulton Street Taproom on Tuesday to celebrate their made-up holiday, "312 day."
James Bond exhibit opens at Museum of Science and Industry
"007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond" focuses on the science and technology behind some of the famous gadgets and cars from iconic movie franchise.
CTA bus hits pedestrian in North Lawndale
CTA officials confirmed a southbound #157 (Streeterville/Taylor) bus hit a pedestrian near the corner of Pulaski and Cermak roads.
Former Illinois Sen. Terry Link gets probation in corruption case
Link cooperated with the FBI and wore a wire in a probe that led to bribery charges against former state Rep. Luis Arroyo and businessman James Weiss.
Appeals court rules "Bring Chicago Home" tax referendum valid, orders votes counted in March primary
The ballot measure would ask voters to authorize the City Council to raise taxes on the sales of properties worth $1 million or more to raise money to fight homelessness.
Man and woman shot at gas station in East Garfield Park
The two were at a gas station at the corner of Fulton Street and Sacramento Boulevard, when a sedan pulled up, and a man got out and started shooting.
Windy City Curling Club closes after fire in Villa Park strip mall
Firefighters said they battled a stubborn fire at a strip mall in the 100 block of Roosevelt Road for almost 10 hours.
Special prosecutor assigned in contempt case against Drew Peterson's former attorney
Peterson is seeking a new trial, and his public defender also is asking to have his former attorney held in contempt of court for violating a gag order.
Illinois House passes plan to create hybrid elected Chicago school board next year
The measure now goes to Gov. JB Pritzker, who has voiced support for the legislation.