3 convicted in robbery spree targeting liquor stores, convenience stores, bars
Three men have been convicted of a string of violent robberies targeting liquor stores, convenience stores, and bars in Chicago in 2023 and 2024.
Illinois reports 408 confirmed or probable cases of cyclosporiasis
The Illinois Department of Public Health has reported more than 400 confirmed and probable cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasite-borne illness that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
7 Save A Lot stores on Chicago's South and West sides at risk of closing
The food deserts on Chicago's South and West sides could spread even wider if seven Save A Lot grocery stores close.
Cook County reports 6 heat-related deaths so far in July
Six people in Cook County have died from heat-related causes so far this month. The last time Cook County came close to this many heat-related deaths in a single month was in July of 2019, when there were five such deaths.
Semi-trailer truck catches fire at freight yard in Elwood
A semi-trailer truck caught fire Tuesday afternoon at an intermodal freight terminal in southwest suburban Elwood.
Sigcho-Lopez, Macias won't appear on ballot to replace U.S. Rep. Garcia
Two independent Latino candidates seeking to run for retiring U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia's seat in Congress won't appear on the ballot in November.
Man charged in road rage shooting on Stevenson Expressway
A Chicago Heights man has been charged with shooting at another driver in a road rage attack over the weekend on the Stevenson Expressway.
Four belugas from Marineland in Canada arrive safely at Shedd Aquarium
Four beluga whales rescued from a defunct Canadian theme park have arrived safely at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.
Fundraiser held for family of Buffalo Grove H.S. security guard killed in car crash
Orlando Rivas was killed while he was shielding students after a car hit a pole that fell on him earlier this year.
CPD SWAT officer shot during standoff in Albany Park; woman also shot
A Chicago police SWAT officer was shot in the stomach while responding to a hostage situation after a woman was shot and critically injured Monday morning in the Albany Park neighborhood.
Indiana State Police trooper wounded in shootout returns home from the hospital
An Indiana State Police trooper who was shot in the line of duty one week ago has been released from the hospital.
Gary man charged with neglect after 10-year-old autistic daughter shoots and kills herself
An Indiana man has been arrested on multiple felony neglect charges, after his 10-year-old autistic daughter accidentally shot and killed herself at their home in Gary on Wednesday.
St. Sabina leaders and members criticize handling of probe into Rev. Pfleger
The leadership and members of St. Sabina Church spoke out on Friday, defending longtime pastor Fr. Michael Pfleger, who has stepped aside from the ministry amid an allegation of sexual abuse.
3 hurt, 1 killed in Washington Park shooting
Three men were hurt and one was killed in a shooting in Chicago's Washington Park neighborhood Thursday night.
Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Playpen
A man has died after he was pulled out of Lake Michigan near the Playpen north of Ohio Street beach on Thursday afternoon.