Durbin pushes legislation to reduce credit card "swipe fees"; critics say rewards programs at risk
Opponents have said processing fees charged by credit card companies fund popular rewards programs, which could go away if the bill is passed.
Chicago area school evacuated for 2nd day in a row due to false bomb threat
North Shore School District 112 police are on the scene at Red Oak Elementary School investigating the threat.
Retired Cook County judge disbarred over fleecing of late Tuskegee Airman uncle
Patricia Martin admitted to misconduct after being accused of using nearly $250,000 of her uncle's funds for her own personal purposes.
6 students at Huntley High School sickened by E. coli
The source of the outbreak is unknown.
West Side of Chicago hit hardest by pollution from engine exhaust
Researchers found the westernmost part of the city had concentrations of nitrogen dioxide that were up to 32% higher than in the rest of the city.
Chicago signs $29M contract with security firm to set up tent "base camps" for migrants
City officials have said the priority for the base camps would be to relocate migrants who have been sleeping on the floors of police stations.
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.