Chicago Park District taking applications for summer lifeguards
The summer lifeguard season starts in May, and runs through early September. At the end of summer, seasonal lifeguards may have the opportunity for full-time jobs.
Chicago man convicted of murder on testimony of blind witness to get new trial
"There's significant evidence of Darien's innocence that makes it so that we're surprised that the state is retrying the case," Darien Harris' attorney said.
Gov. JB Pritzker scraps Chicago's plan for first migrant tent camp in Brighton Park
"We will not proceed with housing families on a site where serious environmental concerns are still present," Pritzker said.
Woman charged in fatal shooting at Oakbrook Terrace hotel, following argument at hotel pool
Latrice Phillips, 51, is charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of 33-year-old Calvin Truitt.
2 people robbed in Oak Park, suspect arrested in Chicago after crashing stolen car
Police said two people were robbed in the 100 block of Chicago Avenue around 7:40 a.m.
State pauses construction of Chicago migrant tent camp in Brighton Park
Over the weekend, the city said the site is safe to house migrants, following an environmental review that prompted the removal of contaminated soil.
Gunmen target street vendors in string of weekend robberies
Police said, in each of the robberies, four people approached victims near or at a street vendor location, flashed rifles and handguns, and stole the victim's property.
Police open arson investigation after fire damages historic Swift Mansion in Grand Boulevard
Chicago police confirmed late Sunday night that the fire has been classified as an arson. Area 1 detectives were investigating.
'Do we have the tuna?' At federal trial, Ex-Ald. Burke frustrated with potential client
"Well, I'm not very, um, fond of the way they've conducted themselves up until this point, and as far as I'm concerned, they can go (expletive) themselves. Good luck getting it on the agenda."
2 people from Arkansas dead in RV fire in Chicago suburb
The victims have been identified as William S. Davis, 52, and Chelsi A. Bates, 31, both of Arkansas.
Amundsen Park fieldhouse won't be used as shelter for Chicago migrants; will reopen Monday
Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) said the fieldhouse will reopen Monday, allowing for after-school programming and other services to resume.
Judge denies defense bid for mistrial in former Ald. Ed Burke's corruption case
"Last time we met, I got my son at Ignatius (College Prep) and a big mortgage. We talked about a marketing arrangement. I want to get my son in college and it's very important to me."
Former Illinois House GOP leader Jim Durkin won't run for Cook County state's attorney
"If you're going to run in a race, you have to run knowing that you have a good chance of winning, and I see no path winning with Trump at the top of the ticket," Durkin said.
Chicago's winter overnight parking ban in effect
The overnight winter parking ban is enforced between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. from Dec. 1 through April 1 on 107 miles of the city's main streets, whether it's snowing or not.
Two men charged in shooting of Bedford Park police officer
The officer, who is a veteran with more than 15 years with the Bedford Park Police Department, had emergency surgery on Sunday. At last check, he was still in the ICU, but is expected to make a full recovery.