Father of accused Highland Park shooter pleads guilty to reckless conduct charges
Robert Crimo Jr. was sentenced to 60 days in jail and 2 years probation.
Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson take home Gold Gloves for Cubs
It's the first time in Cubs history they've had three Gold Glove winners in a single season.
Congressman Jonathan Jackson calls for other parts of Illinois to help Chicago with migrant crisis
Jackson said Chicago already has 680,000 people experiencing homelessness, who also need help.
Chicago shooting: 11-year-old girl critically wounded in West Englewood
The girl's brother said a neighbor started yelling at them after they walked on his grass to avoid a muddy area in their own backyard, then later fired shots into their house.
Kyle Beach teammate sues Blackhawks, accuses former coach Brad Aldrich of sexual assault in 2010
Beach also sued the Blackhawks over similar claims against former video coach Brad Aldrich, and reached a confidential settlement with the team in 2021.
Chicago weekend shootings: 8 dead, 2 children among 28 hurt
The ages of the victims range from 10 to 54.
Evanston man charged with murder in Magnificent Mile beating death of Chicago man
Prosecutors said Russell Long was walking past the Cartier store on Michigan Avenue when Henry Graham ran up from behind and punched him in the head, knocking him to the sidewalk.
Cook County Health warns of data breach for 1.2 million patients at medical transportation firm
Perry Johnson & Associates, which once provided medical transportation services for Cook County Health's hospitals and clinics, informed the county of a data breach in July.
Chicago getting $336 million federal loan to replace 30,000 lead water pipes
Chicago has 380,000 lead service lines. City officials have estimated it will cost up to $9 billion to replace all of them.
Dick Durbin first U.S. senator to call for Gaza ceasefire, tied to Hamas' release of hostages
"The release of those who have been kidnapped should be part of this – immediate release," Durbin said.
City Council panel backs expansion of paid leave for Chicago workers
The measure would provide all workers in Chicago with up to 10 days of paid sick leave and other paid time off per year, despite continued objections from many business groups.
Plan for Chicago migrant tent camp in Morgan Park stalls near finish line
Supporters of a bid to purchase a vacant Jewel site in Morgan Park to build a migrant tent camp agreed to delay a final City Council vote on Wednesday.
Glenview area sex offender accused of grooming missing Massachusetts girl
Weston Opas is accused of traveling to Boston over the last year to have sex with a child who was later reported missing and found at his home in unincorporated Glenview.
Chicago Public Schools reach record 84% graduation rate
The class of 2023 also earned a record $2 billion in college scholarships, while dropout rates fell to 5.3%
Aldermen advance plan to increase Chicago tax on sales of million-dollar homes to fight homelessness
Supporters have said the plan would create $100 million in new annual revenue to boost Chicago's efforts to fight homelessness.