Teen charged in fatal shooting on Calumet Expressway
A 17-year-old boy from Lynwood has been charged with first-degree murder.
Chicago actor Harry Lennix stars in August Wilson's one-man show "How I Learned What I Learned"
Written three years before WIlson's death, the one-man play tells several stories from the playwright's storied career, and the lessons they taught him as a Black artist in America.
Mayor Brandon Johnson to ask City Council for $70 million more in migrant funds
The mayor's office has been briefing alderpeople this week on the request, which will be presented to the City Council Budget Committee on Monday.
Jury orders Amazon to pay $525 million in damages to Chicago tech firm for patent infringement
West Loop-based Kove IO, Inc., had accused Amazon Web Services of infringing on three patents held by CEO John Overton and fellow inventor Stephen Bailey.
Family of Walmart employee stabbed to death in Rockford store sues retailer, security firm
Jason Jenkins' family says Walmart and its security company should have known the man accused of stabbing him, Timothy Carter, was a threat to people in the store.
Man charged with shooting woman, carjacking man in Avondale
Renard McGee, 18, has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated vehicular hijacking, attempted aggravated vehicular hijacking, and aggravated assault.
White Sox 3B Yoán Moncada out 3-6 months with adductor strain
Moncada is in the last year of a 5-year, $70 million contract.
Who should we fear more, China or Russia? Illinois Congressman says China a bigger threat
"Make no mistake about it. China has a plan to replace the United States. They want to replace us technologically, militarily, economically, and diplomatically, and they're working on it every single day," Rep. Darrin LaHood said.
Chicago Park District union workers reach tentative contract agreement
SEIU Local 73 did not disclose terms of the new contract with the Chicago Park District, which must be ratified by union members and approved by the district's board.
Floyd Durr, guilty in rape and murder of 11-year-old Ryan Harris, dies in Illinois prison
Durr was serving a life sentence plus 30 years at Pontiac Correctional Center in central Illinois.
P.A.W.S. Tinley Park animal shelter reopening 3 months after fire
Repairs took a bit longer than expected after the Jan. 17 fire destroyed the shelter's laundry room, and smoke damaged the ventilation system, ceilings, and walls of the entire shelter.
Dexter Reed's family demands charges against CPD officers in fatal shooting
Reed's family also is calling on the Chicago Police Department to disband tactical units like the one involved in the traffic stop and shooting.
Barrington to add more crossing guards after teen killed by Metra train
The Village of Barrington will hire four more crossing guards at four intersections, and raise pay for crossing guards.
Video released of shootout that killed Dexter Reed and wounded police officer
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability said video footage "appears to confirm that Mr. Reed fired first," and four officers returned fire approximately 96 times in 41 seconds.
Migrants to be housed at shuttered Catholic school and convent in Portage Park
The Archdiocese of Chicago will lease the former convent and former school building on the St. Bartholomew Church campus to the city for free.