Garbage truck crashes into antique store in La Grange Park
A garbage truck slammed into an antique shop that is a beloved community fixture in the west Chicago suburb of La Grange Park.
Man charged with groping 3 women in 10 days in West Ridge
Noaman Patel, 22, of Chicago, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with three felony counts of aggravated battery in a public place.
Northwestern and former coach Pat Fitzgerald reach settlement over firing
Northwestern University and former football coach Pat Fitzgerald have reached a settlement agreement regarding his wrongful termination lawsuit, after he was fired over a hazing scandal in 2023.
RTA to vote on plan to delay CTA cuts with $74M transfer from Metra and Pace
Devastating cuts to Chicago's mass transit system could be delayed until next summer, as regional transportation officials are set to vote on a plan to prevent CTA service cuts.
Bulls to retire Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey on Jan. 24, 2026, after game vs. Celtics
The Chicago Bulls will raise Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey into the rafters at the United Center next year, in a postgame ceremony retiring the former NBA MVP's jersey.
NASCAR to return to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet in 2026
While taking a break from the Chicago Street Race in Grant Park next year, NASCAR will return to the Chicagoland Speedway in southwest suburban Joliet for the July 4th weekend.
Car crashes into Great Clips salon in Evanston
A car crashed into a Great Clips hair salon Wednesday morning in Evanston, Illinois.
Michigan City schools close after catalytic converters stolen from school buses
Several schools in northwest Indiana were forced to switch to remote learning on Tuesday, after someone stole the catalytic converters from school buses.
Driver charged in fatal hit-and-run crash in Morton Grove
A man has been indicted on felony charges in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 74-year-old man in June in Morton Grove, Illinois in June.
Lockport family left homeless after lightning strike ignites house fire
A lightning strike sparked a house fire Monday evening in Lockport, Illinois, as torrential storms caused flooding across the Chicago area.
Clarendon Hills stays alive in Little League World Series with win over Pennsylvania
Clarendon Hills bounced back from a lopsided loss in the first round of the Little League World Series to beat the Mid-Atlantic Region champion from Upper Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania on Saturday 3-2.
Man dead after police-involved shootout in Batavia, authorities say
A man was killed in a police-involved shootout Saturday afternoon after officers responded to an unspecified incident in Batavia, Illinois.
Chicago weekend shootings leave 2 dead, 23 hurt, according to police
At least five people, between the ages of 6 and 40, were shot during the weekend, according to police.
Angel Reese hosts back-to-school celebration for CPS students
More than 300,000 Chicago Public Schools students head back to class on Monday, and hundreds of them will be starting the new school year in style thanks to Chicago Sky star Angel Reese.
Storms roll into Chicago area, tear roof off Mt. Prospect apartment building
Strong storms swept through the Chicago area Saturday evening, bringing torrential rain, hail, and damaging winds, causing significant damage in several suburbs.