Amundsen Park fieldhouse won't be used as shelter for Chicago migrants; will reopen Monday
Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) said the fieldhouse will reopen Monday, allowing for after-school programming and other services to resume.
Judge denies defense bid for mistrial in former Ald. Ed Burke's corruption case
"Last time we met, I got my son at Ignatius (College Prep) and a big mortgage. We talked about a marketing arrangement. I want to get my son in college and it's very important to me."
Former Illinois House GOP leader Jim Durkin won't run for Cook County state's attorney
"If you're going to run in a race, you have to run knowing that you have a good chance of winning, and I see no path winning with Trump at the top of the ticket," Durkin said.
Chicago's winter overnight parking ban in effect
The overnight winter parking ban is enforced between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. from Dec. 1 through April 1 on 107 miles of the city's main streets, whether it's snowing or not.
Two men charged in shooting of Bedford Park police officer
The officer, who is a veteran with more than 15 years with the Bedford Park Police Department, had emergency surgery on Sunday. At last check, he was still in the ICU, but is expected to make a full recovery.
17 Chicago churches to take in migrants from CPD stations, as work begins on first tent camp
John Zayas, associate pastor at Grace and Peace Church in Austin said the goal is to start sending buses to police stations on Wednesday.
Blackhawks to terminate Corey Perry's contract for "unacceptable" conduct
The Blackhawks said Perry engaged in "unacceptable" conduct that violated terms of his contract and the team's internal policies "intended to promote professional and safe work environment."
CTA Yellow Line service still suspended after train crash that injured 38
The CTA said it is working with the National Transportation Safety Board to determine a date for reopening the Yellow Line.
Fraud trial of former Illinois State Sen. Sam McCann delayed after dropping public defender
McCann is accused of illegally spending more than $200,000 in campaign donations on personal purchases.
Skokie man charged with making false bomb threats against library, fast-food restaurant in Evanston
Jacob Spiro, 23, of Skokie, was charged with four counts of felony disorderly conduct of making false bomb threats.
Off-duty Chicago police officer dies in Oak Lawn crash
Edwin Espinoza, 35, was driving when his car crashed on 95th Street at Harlem Avenue in Oak Lawn around 8 a.m. on Sunday.
Armed robbers hit four times in less than 10 minutes on Southwest Side
In all four robberies, a group of men used a white SUV, but police have not said if the holdups are connected.
Mother, two babies reported missing from Ashburn neighborhood
Police said 21-year-old Aniayah Smith, 1-year-old Lealani Richardson, and 6-month-old Lariyah Richardson were reported missing from the Ashburn neighborhood.
Fire badly damages Calumet Fisheries on Chicago's South Side
Fire Department officials said the fire started in the roof area of the restaurant at 3259 E. 95th St.
Louisiana woman sentenced to prison in murder of 5-year-old boy found in suitcase in Indiana
Cairo Ammar Jordan's mother also is wanted in connection with his murder, but she remains at large.