Former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at Illinois State Capitol in Springfield
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar is lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield ahead of his funeral this weekend.
Body found in Lake Michigan in May identified as missing Chicago area man
A body pulled out of Lake Michigan along Indiana Dunes National Park in May has been identified as a Chicago area man who had been missing since January.
Blackhawks and Bedard kick off training camp under new head coach Blashill
The Blackhawks opened up training camp on Thursday under new head coach Jeff Blashill, who didn't waste any time setting the tone, turning up the intensity on the ice right from the puck drop.
Video shows dog leading Aurora police to his leash during rescue from house fire
Police body camera video shows a family's dog leading an officer to his leash while being rescued from a house fire last week in Aurora in Chicago's western suburbs.
Ex-Navy sailor gets 12 years for terrorist plot to attack Naval Station Great Lakes
A former U.S. Navy sailor on Thursday was sentenced to 12 years in prison for a 2022 terrorist plot to attack Naval Station Great Lakes in Chicago's northern suburbs in retaliation for the assassination of an Iranian general.
Chicago Avenue bridge over river to close for more than a year for rebuild
The Chicago Avenue bridge over the Chicago River will close for more than a year starting at the end of September, as crews prepare to replace the bridge, the riverwalk below, and the adjacent Halsted Street viaduct.
Woman charged in shooting at Illinois state senator's home; attack not political
Police said the shooter's intended target was an estranged relative who lives in the area, and the suspect was not at the home she intended to target.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry workers begin strike authorization vote
Workers at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry have begun voting on whether to authorize a strike, accusing the museum of refusing to offer them fair pay increases and other benefits.
Man sentenced to 27 years for stabbing girlfriend's 9-year-old daughter
A man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to stabbing his girlfriend's 9-year-old daughter last year at the home they shared in north suburban Beach Park.
Trump threatens to send troops to Chicago "against Pritzker," calls city "death trap"
Calling the city a "death trap," President Trump on Tuesday again threatened to send in National Guard troops to Chicago as part of a federal crackdown on crime.
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson out indefinitely with groin injury
A Chicago Bears defense that's down bad after giving up 52 points to the Detroit Lions on Sunday could be without Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson for a while.
Teachers in Romeoville reach tentative deal; District 146 teachers authorize strike
After negotiating for months, the teachers' union in Romeoville reached a tentative agreement with Valley View Community School District 365U, avoiding a potential strike.
Finance Committee backs $90M deal to settle 176 lawsuits tied to corrupt ex-cop
A City Council committee on Monday advanced a $90 million deal to settle nearly 200 police misconduct lawsuits tied to a corrupt former police sergeant accused of framing hundreds of people on drug charges.
Gov. JB Pritzker expects ICE operations to continue in Chicago area
The governor attended a roundtable discussion Monday morning at Harold Washington College regarding how the Trump administraiton's immigration enforcement effort is impacting students.
Man charged with attempted sexual assault on CTA Yellow Line train
A man has been charged with beating and trying to sexually assault a woman on board a CTA Yellow Line train last week in Evanston.