Ald. Jim Gardiner fined $20,000 for retaliating against critic
Gardiner was accused of having bogus fines issued to a constituent who has frequently criticized him.
Chicago opening food scrap drop-off sites for citywide composting program
Chicagoans can sign up to drop off their food waste at one of 15 locations across the city, and dispose of it in a green bin.
Metra Electric District trains halted due to downed power lines
Metra said all Electric District trains on the South Chicago branch were stopped near the Stony Island station.
Chicago rent prices dropped slightly in September
The median rental price in Chicago in September was $2,389 per month, down about 2% over the past year.
Jackson State University student from Chicago killed in shooting at campus apartment complex
University officials said Jaylen Burns was taken to a hospital after police responded to reports of shots fired at the University Pointe Apartment Complex.
Man arrested after kidnapping 3-year-old daughter in Cicero, leading police on chase
A police officer was seen carrying a child wrapped in a blanket away from the scene where the suspect was arrested.
Ford lays off a dozen workers at Chicago Heights parts factory
The Big Three automakers have furloughed or laid off roughly 5,000 workers since the United Auto Workers' strike began in September.
Elderly woman injured in Albany Park apartment fire
An 81-year-old woman was taken to the hospital for minor smoke inhalation and a minor head injury.
Plainfield Township landlord accused of killing Palestinian American boy, 6, stabbing woman because they were Muslim
Joseph Czuba has been charged with one count each of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and aggravated battery, and two counts of hate crime.
2 men barricaded inside home in North Lawndale
Police confirmed a SWAT team was on the scene in the 3500 block of West Douglas.
Driver crashes into another car after being attacked by group downtown
Police said a man and a woman were inside a car when several people began damaging the car for an unknown reason on the 200 block of North Columbus Drive.
Bears fans to celebrate Dick Butkus' life at Navy Pier tailgate
A celebration of the Hall of Fame linebacker's life starts with a tailgate party at the Billy Goat Tavern at Navy Pier at 8:30 a.m.
Wisconsin residents back home safe after being stranded in Israel at start of war
After quickly leaving Israel, parishioners from a Kenosha church arrived home after a 13-and-a-half hour flight from Jordan.
Skokie synagogue collecting supplies for Israel amid war with Hamas
If you want to help out, donations are being accepted at the Chabad Israeli Center from Sunday through Thursday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Bears to honor Dick Butkus with No. 51 jersey patches, Soldier Field memorials
Butkus, 80, died last week at his home in Malibu, California.