Evanston advisory panel backs Ryan Field renovation, but rejects adding concerts
Northwestern has insisted revenue from concerts is necessary to offset the cost of the $800 million stadium renovation project.
Chicago opening two new migrant shelters in the West Loop
Ald. Walter Burnett (27th) and officials from the Johnson administration held a community meeting Wednesday night in the West Loop to discuss plans to open shelters at 939 W. Lake St. and 30 N. Racine Av.
Freight train car derails in Elk Grove Village, damaging building
There were no injuries and no hazardous material leaks from the freight train.
CPS admissions test platform for selective enrollment schools crashes during exams
It was a stressful day for thousands of Chicago Public Schools students.
Skokie man charged with making dozens of bogus bomb threats
Jacob Spiro, 23, is charged with multiple counts of disorderly conduct and falsely making a terrorist threat.
Crystal Lake man buys 1981 DeLorean, with less than 1,000 miles, found in Wisconsin barn
The iconic stainless steel car with gull wing doors had been sitting in a Wisconsin barn for decades, and he tracked it down with the help of social media.
Man charged with setting fire at Target store in downtown Chicago
Ronald Langley is charged with one felony count of aggravated arson, accused of starting a fire inside the store at 1 S. State St. on Sept. 28.
Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity launching annual Veterans Build program in November
Volunteers in the program build homes for veterans, and help military families buy homes with affordable mortgages, or make repairs to existing homes.
Person arrested after firing shot at Chicago police officers in Englewood
Police said no officers fired their weapons during the incident.
4 hospitalized for carbon monoxide exposure in Logan Square apartment building
Fire Department officials said the source of the leak had been found and work was underway to fix the problem.
Man charged with stalking Gov. JB Pritzker, breaking windows at his Gold Coast home
Adam Dabash is charged with one count of criminal damage to property and two counts of stalking.
Woodstock home destroyed, 10 other buildings damaged in apparent natural gas explosion
No major injuries were reported, but two firefighters suffered minor injuries.
Suspect arrested after breaking windows at Gov. JB Pritzker's home in Chicago
The governor and first lady were home at the time, but no one was injured in the incident.
Chicago shooting: 2 killed in shootout at Englewood convenience store
Police said two people shot each other during a fight inside a convenience store near 62nd and Ashland.
Chicago Hellcats claim Park District punishing them after shooting at youth football game at Mandrake Park
"We don't want to be seen in a negative light. Everything that we're doing is 100 percent positive," said Hellcats coach Vaughn Harris.