Armed robbery spree overnight in Bucktown, Logan Square, and West Town
At least five armed robberies were reported between 11 p.m. Tuesday and 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Bucktown, Logan Square, and West Town neighborhoods.
Woman charged with shooting at Chicago police officers on Far South Side
Lynn Resendez, 41, is charged with one count each of attempted murder, aggravated assault of a police officer, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Thieves use SUV to smash into high-end sneaker store in Tri-Taylor
"Just tired of it. I'm just trying to make a living," owner Darris Kelly said. "I'm really going to have to think if I want to open back up. It's just like, how many times can you get hit?"
Burglars crash 2 vehicles into River North boutique mall
Police said five to six people crashed a pickup truck and a Dodge Charger into a building in the 700 block of North Franklin Street.
Swastika found etched on playground equipment at Downers Grove elementary school
The incident comes amid a rise in anti-Muslim and antisemitic hate crimes in Illinois in the wake of the war between Israel and Hamas.
Illinois, other states sue Meta, claiming its social platforms harm children's mental health
"Our children are in crisis, and we need to act," Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said.
West Dundee approves $7 million purchase of Spring Hill Mall for redevelopment plan
West Dundee Mayor Chris Nelson said the village is buying the struggling mall to turn it into a mixed-use area featuring retail, residential, and entertainment spaces.
Chicago Scholars hosts students for potential college interviews at Navy Pier
Some students will be given acceptance letters and financial aid offers on the spot.
No charges for man who fired shot at dueling rallies for Israel and Palestine in Chicago suburbs
There were dueling rallies in Skokie Sunday, with one showing solidarity with Israel and another protesting the country's actions in Gaza.
Harry Porterfield, beloved former CBS 2 News anchor, dead at 95
Harry spent 51 years on television in Chicago, including nearly 30 years at CBS 2 before retiring in 2015.
Gov. JB Pritzker, community leaders denounce rise in hate since Israel-Hamas war
"Hate has no home here in Illinois. It's a phrase I've used time and time again, but hate always has an insidious way of trying to move in," Gov. JB Pritzker said.
CTA bus crash on Near West Side sends 8 to hospitals
Police said the bus was headed north on Ashland Avenue around 12:30 p.m., when another vehicle swerved into its lane, and the bus crashed into a light pole.
Roseland Community Hospital launches mobile breast cancer screening service in Chicago
A new clinic on wheels is taking off on the Far South Side on Monday in an effort to make breast cancer screenings more accessible.
Six Chicago area synagogues donating ambulance to Israel
Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel's emergency medical service partnered with the Red Cross, said contributions like this can be the difference between life and death.
Alderwoman, aide swarmed over migrant tent camp plans in Brighton Park
Mayor Brandon Johnson denounced the "unconscionable" attack, saying, "any violent act against an elected official in our city is unacceptable and must be condemned in the strongest terms."