Yellow Line driver hit brakes moments before crash with snow plow, NTSB finds
The crash injured dozens of people and caused $8.7 million in damage to CTA equipment.
Family sues Chicago Public Schools after gym teacher charged with sexually abusing 3 boys
Earlier this year, former Lorca Elementary School gym teacher Andrew Castro was charged with predatory criminal sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a child.
Aldermen again recommend $2 million settlement for family of man killed during Chicago police chase
The full City Council will now take its second vote on a proposed settlement with the family of Darius Cole-Garrit.
Chicago puts plans for Morgan Park migrant tent camp on back burner
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Ald. Ronnie Mosley (21st) confirmed "there are no immediate plans for" a migrant tent camp at 115th and Hasted.
Despite his horrible twist of fate, Morton Grove man keeps hopes up for the holidays
An elderly man from Morton Grove hit a heartbreaking run of bad luck just before the holidays.
Accused Highland Park shooter to represent himself in February trial
Robert Crimo III's murder trial date was set for February 26, 2024 during a hearing on Monday.
Body pulled from Vernon Hills pond identified as missing teen Brissa Romero
Brissa Romero had been missing since Dec. 4. Her car was pulled out of the same pond on Monday.
Trash chute fire in Woodlawn apartment building prompts evacuations
Several floors of the building were evacuated due to smoke. Four people were evaluated by paramedics, but declined to go to the hospital.
WINGS fundraiser helps provide safe housing to survivors of domestic violence
Since 2004, the annual Sweet Home Chicago fundraiser has collected more than $12 million to support Wings' shelters.
Teacher killed in head-on crash by suspected drunk driver in Wheeling
Robert Gillen was a high school math teacher and athletic trainer for Wauconda School District 118.
Chicago City Council committee rejects change in disciplinary procedures for police officers
The change would allow officers with serious disciplinary cases to have the cases discussed behind closed doors, rather than in public through an arbitrator.
After pulling plug on Brighton Park migrant tent camp, Morgan Park site still on the table
Sources said the tents from Brighton Park will be taken down and brought to a second possible camp location in Morgan Park.
Former NFL player Sergio Brown pleads not guilty to murder of his mother
An autopsy determined Myrtle Simmons-Brown died from blunt force trauma. Prosecutors said Brown's DNA was found under her nails.
Eugene McLaurin pleads guilty to shooting CPD officer, 2 ATF agents in Morgan Park in 2021
The officer and agents were conducting an undercover investigation when Eugene McLaurin mistook them for rival gang members.
Body camera video shows deadly Chicago police shootout in South Shore
Police have said, shortly before noon on Nov. 6, officers conducted an investigatory stop on 32-year-old Tranza Campbell near 73rd and Dante, leading to a shootout.