Kennedy Expressway express lanes to close earlier than expected for construction project
The rehab of the reversible express lanes on the Kennedy between the Edens Expressway junction and Ohio Street will begin March 11.
Retired Evanston police officer grazed by bullet trying to stop Chicago catalytic converter thieves
The retired officer saw a group trying to steal a catalytic converter in the 3100 block of South Indiana Avenue when the would-be thieves fired shots at him.
Man charged with groping teen at Bronzeville nonprofit facility for children
Antonio Hopkins, 33, was arrested on Wednesday on one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Man charged with stabbing two boys, killing one, in Chicago Heights
The boys' mom said they were on the playground when Oronde Hardy gave them nasty looks. The boys told him to leave them alone, and he stabbed them.
Trump appeals Cook County judge's ruling to remove him from primary ballots in Illinois
Trump's attorneys asked the Illinois Appellate Court to overturn Judge Tracie Porter's ruling that he be kicked off Republican primary ballots in Illinois.
Family of Isaac Goodlow III, man killed in Carol Stream police shooting, files federal lawsuit
The lawsuit claims Isaac Goodlow III was unarmed and sleeping alone in his bed when police shot him.
Man charged with "daring" child to send him sexually explicit pictures in Batavia
Christopher Narup, 27, has been charged with one count each of child luring, sexual exploitation of a child, and grooming, according to Batavia police.
CPD officer responding to ShotSpotter opened fire on teen setting off fireworks, video shows
University of Chicago Law School professor Craig Futterman said the case shows how sending out officers with bad information can potentially lead to disaster.
Indiana House approves law requiring life rings along Lake Michigan
The measure aims to prevent drownings by requiring life rings to be placed on piers or other public access sites along the lake by July 1.
Man charged in shooting death of dollar store security guard in Austin
Rodgerick O'Neal is charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of Loyce Wright. Police said they were former co-workers who might have had a previous argument.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart raising awareness of Illinois "red flag" gun law
The Firearms Restraining Order Act allows concerned relatives or roommates to seek a court order to take away guns from someone who might be too dangerous to have one.
CTA President Dorval Carter defends handling of agency since pandemic at City Council hearing
CTA President Dorval Carter was on the hot seat on Tuesday at City Hall for the first time since the City Council required him to provide quarterly updates.
Election board to appeal ruling against Bring Chicago Home tax hike referendum
The ballot measure would ask voters to authorize the City Council to restructure the city's real estate transfer tax to create a tiered system for taxing the sale of property in Chicago.
Designer creates nail art inspired by Chicago's "rat hole"
Nail artist Jimmy (Bug) was so inspired by the rat hole they sculpted a nail with 3-D carving gels.
Former CPD officer sentenced to 1 year in prison for sexually assaulting transgender woman
James Sajdak, 65, pleaded guilty in November to one misdemeanor count of willful deprivation of civil rights.