Chicago City Council delays final vote on $70 million in additional migrant funding
The city already has budgeted $150 million to care for migrants this year, but the mayor's office has acknowledged that won't be enough for the entire year.
Woman admits to helping kill pregnant Chicago teen after daughter agrees to testify against her
Clarisa Figueroa admitted to murder charges in the slaying of 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez. She will serve 50 years in prison.
Dolton Village Manager Keith Freeman indicted for bankruptcy fraud
Dolton Village Manager Keith Freeman has been accused of falsifying his income in a bankruptcy filing, and faces up to five years in prison if convicted.
Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin facing $60K fine for ethics violations
The Board of Ethics found Conyears-Ervin improperly used city resources and property for partisan political activities at church services.
Family sues CPD officer, River North bar after woman killed in alleged DUI crash
Officer Tangie Brown has been charged with driving drunk when she struck and killed Maria Schwab, of Texas, outside the House of Blues.
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse reopens along Chicago River a week after fire
The iconic restaurant along the Chicago River at Marina City had a small kitchen fire on April 5, and reopened on Saturday.
2 killed, 1 hurt in crash on Chicago area expressway; Interstate 57 lanes reopen
All lanes of northbound Interstate 57 were blocked on Tuesday morning at Sibley Boulevard.
Migrants moved out of all Chicago Park District shelters
Hundreds of migrants were moved out of the shelters at Gage Park and Brands Park over the weekend.
Second measles case confirmed in Cook County suburbs
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
Pro-Palestinian protesters block road near O'Hare Airport Monday morning
Protesters were wearing signs reading "Free Palestine" and "Stop Genocide" blocked all lanes of traffic headed to the O'Hare terminals.
5-year-old Chicago girl dead after apparent child abuse
Police said 5-year-old Lyric Jackson had suffered bruises to her face. Detectives have opened a death investigation.
Chicago man charged in Englewood shooting
Police said Uziel Burgos shot and critically wounded a 36-year-old man on Saturday near 57th and Loomis.
Man killed in Markham shooting; police questioning 4 people
Walter Hicks, 43, was shot and killed Friday night in the 16500 block of South Wood Street.
Oberweis Dairy files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Oberweis listed more than $4 million in unsecured debt to its top 20 creditors, including more than $770,000 to an Illinois trucking company, and more than $173,000 to the Cook County Treasurer's office, which collects property taxes.
Robber hits 5 stores in 11 days on Chicago's South and Southwest Sides
Police said the robberies happened between April 2 and April 12 in the Gage Park, Brighton Park, and Back of the Yards neighborhoods.