CTA sued over homeless man's beating death; former worker charged in murder
Former CTA customer service employee Emmet Richardson is charged with first-degree murder in the beating death of 54-year-old Kevin Powell.
Keith Urban joins headliners at 2024 Illinois State Fair
Urban will take the stage with Mackenzie Porter at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Friday, Aug. 9.
Emonte Morgan found guilty of killing CPD Officer Ella French
He has been convicted on all counts in the shooting that killed French and injured her partner, Carlos Yanez.
Smart telescope to provide high-quality images of April solar eclipse in Carmel, Indiana
The telescope can take pictures and videos, and is powerful enough to catch solar flares and sunspots from more than 93 million miles away.
Two men charged in double homicide in Waukegan
Tylo Eddins and Ishawn Pitts are facing murder charges in the shooting deaths of Rodrigo Olivan and Ana Gil.
Man charged with robbing woman in Wheeling parking garage after following her from ATM
Police said Wayne Frazier is suspected in several other similar robberies, and further charges were pending in cases in Arlington Heights, Berwyn, and Summit.
Man killed in Worth house fire
The victim was identified as 61-year-old David Kuzavinis, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
Kayaker dies after falling into Silver Lake in Oakwood Hills
Oakwood Hills police said early Sunday morning, a 19-year-old and 20-year-old were kayaking when the 19-year-old fell into the water.
Early voting expands Monday in Chicago and Cook County suburbs
If you're not yet registered to vote, you can also register before casting your ballot at all early voting sites in Chicago and the suburbs.
Body camera video shows Carol Stream fatal police shooting of Isaac Goodlow III
Carol Stream police shot Goodlow in his bedroom on Feb. 3 at the Villagebrook Apartments after responding to a reported domestic violence incident.
Kennedy Expressway express lanes to close earlier than expected for construction project
The rehab of the reversible express lanes on the Kennedy between the Edens Expressway junction and Ohio Street will begin March 11.
Retired Evanston police officer grazed by bullet trying to stop Chicago catalytic converter thieves
The retired officer saw a group trying to steal a catalytic converter in the 3100 block of South Indiana Avenue when the would-be thieves fired shots at him.
Man charged with groping teen at Bronzeville nonprofit facility for children
Antonio Hopkins, 33, was arrested on Wednesday on one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Man charged with stabbing two boys, killing one, in Chicago Heights
The boys' mom said they were on the playground when Oronde Hardy gave them nasty looks. The boys told him to leave them alone, and he stabbed them.
Trump appeals Cook County judge's ruling to remove him from primary ballots in Illinois
Trump's attorneys asked the Illinois Appellate Court to overturn Judge Tracie Porter's ruling that he be kicked off Republican primary ballots in Illinois.