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.
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.