SWAT standoff with robbery suspect ends in Markham, body found in home
It's unclear how the man died, or if it was the same man suspected in the robbery.
Police search for suspect after stolen car crashes in northwest Indiana
The driver was able to run away. Despite using a K-9 and a helicopter, police weren't able to find the driver.
Round Lake District 116 closes schools after expelled student attacked staff member
"An incident involving one of our high school students is considered to be high risk at this time," Round Lake District 116 Superintendent Donn Mendoza said in a letter to parents.
No threat found after Red Oak Elementary in Highland Park evacuated over bomb threat
The school was set to resume normal operations at 11:30 a.m., with all bus routes running at 11 a.m.
Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival and South Asian Film Festival begin Thursday
The LGBTQ+ International Film Festival begins at the Music Box Theatre, with the Chicago premiere of Andy Vallentine's "The Mattachine Family."
Chicago Public Schools students celebrate International Day of Peace
Sutherland Elementary School in the Beverly neighborhood got an early start by sharing their message in song: "Put a Little Love in Your Heart."
Bears deny rumors of FBI raid at Halas Hall
Rumors had been swirling surrounding the resignation of defensive coordinator Alan Williams, who had missed their previous game.
Alan Williams resigns as Bears' defensive coordinator
Williams, in his second season as Chicago's defensive coordinator, missed last week's game at Tampa Bay after working the opener against the Green Bay Packers.
City Council committee backs proposal to raise minimum wage for tipped workers
The ordinance would gradually increase the minimum wage for tipped workers to match the full minimum wage by July 1, 2028.
Man convicted of 2006 pipe bombing at Hinsdale train station
Thomas Zajac, 70, was accused of placing a pipe bomb in a trash can at the BNSF Railway station in Hinsdale on Sept. 1, 2006.
Compromise reached on plan to eliminate lower minimum wage for tipped workers in Chicago
The City Council is now expected to approve a plan to phase out the lower minimum wage for tipped workers over five years, instead of just two.
City to purchase former Marine Corps facility on NW Side to use as migrant shelter
Once the city makes repairs to the building's heating and air conditioning systems, the city plans to house up to about 550 migrants there as soon as next month.
Chicago Fire Lt. Kevin Ward laid to rest; "a man who cherished adventure"
Mayor Brandon Johnson described Ward as "a son, a brother, a friend, an uncle, a hero who put his service above himself."
Former McCook police chief pleads guilty to extorting business owners for bribes
DePasquale admitted to scheming with former McCook Mayor Jeffrey Tobolski to extort a pair of business owners for more than $85,000 in bribes.
Former state inspector Jose Guillen expected to plead guilty to lying about groping women
Guillen was indicted last year on four counts of deprivation of civil rights and one count of obstruction of justice