Prosecutors seek 28-year prison term for Heather Mack in mother's murder in Indonesia
Defense attorneys are asking for a minimum sentence of 15 years, with credit for the 7 years Mack spent in prison in Indonesia.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias asking drivers to "Ditch the DMV" and go online
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, who oversees the state's driver services centers, is trying to cut down on wait times by offering more services online.
Carpentersville teen Brissa Romero drowned after crashing into pond; had alcohol and THC in her system
Toxicology tests showed Brissa's blood alcohol level was 0.16 – twice the legal limit for driving – and she had THC in her system.
Winter storm for Chicago: Heavy blowing snow on Friday; how much could we get?
Total accumulations could reach 10 inches or greater for parts of the Chicago area on Friday, with wind gusts as high as 45 to 50 mph.
How much snow did Chicago get? Snow totals from 2024's first winter storm
The official two-day reading for Chicago, measured at O'Hare International Airport, was 3.2 inches.
Luke Getsy out as Chicago Bears offensive coordinator
The Bears also fired four other members of the offensive coaching staff, but are keeping Matt Eberflus as head coach.
Chicago Auto Show previews annual First Look for Charity fundraiser
The black tie event takes raises $3 million dollars for 18 area non-profit organizations. More than 20 local restaurants will be on hand on Feb. 9.
LOCATED: Missing disabled Air Force veteran Diane Huggins last seen near O'Hare
Huggins suffers from bipolar disorder, manic depression, and schizophrenia. She is almost completely deaf, but can read lips. She also walks with a cane.
How much snow did Chicago get? Snow totals so far from winter storm
Here are snow totals for the Chicago area, as reported to the National Weather Service through 9 a.m. on Tuesday:
Crash-and-grab burglars steal ATM from gyro shop in Bronzeville
Two burglars used a Jeep Cherokee to break into Gyros 47 near 47th and Calumet.
Woman pleads guilty to murder for helping mom kill pregnant teen and cut baby from her womb
A woman accused of helping her mother kill a pregnant 19-year-old woman and cut her baby from her womb, to pass off as her own, has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder.
Police seek to identify machete-wielding man in CTA Blue Line robbery
Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to contact CPD mass transit detectives at (312) 745-4447.
Ald. Anthony Beale to run as write-in candidate for Democratic Party job he's had since 2000
To win as a write-in candidate in the March election, Beale or any potential challenger would need at least 674 votes.
Police warn of 5 armed robberies in less than an hour on Northwest Side
In at least one of the robberies, the victim was pistol-whipped.
Chicago man killed in hit-and-run in Lincoln Park
Police said the Nissan Murano that hit Jason Kardish kept going south on Ashland Avenue after hitting him.