Missing woman from Evanston found at Chicago hospital
A missing woman from Evanston who might suffer from dementia has been found at a hospital in Chicago, police said.
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing fellow inmate because he was Jewish
Federal prosecutors said Brandon "Whitey" Simonson, 41, of Minnesota, conspired with fellow inmate Kristopher "No Luck" Martin to kill Matthew Phillips at FCI Thomson, a low-security federal prison in western Illinois in 2020.
Teen charged with shooting another boy during robbery while riding scooter
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with shooting another teen during a robbery last month in the West Ridge neighborhood on Chicago's North Side.
Preckwinkle vows to fight Trump executive order seeking to end cashless bail
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order aiming to end cashless bail, threatening to cut federal funding to states and cities, like Chicago, that allow it, but local leaders plan to fight back in court.
Man stabbed outside Bally's temporary casino in River North
A man was stabbed outside the Bally's temporary casino Saturday evening in the River North neighborhood.
$10,000 reward offered for information in shooting death of Gabriela Ochoa
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the shooting death of 31-year-old Gabriela Ochoa, who was killed during a robbery attempt earlier this month in the Bridgeport neighborhood.
Pritzker, Johnson among others respond to reports of military deployment in Chicago
Both Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker have said any effort by the president to send the National Guard to Chicago to fight crime would be illegal.
Dive teams search for missing swimmer in Lake Michigan near Highland Park
Rescue crews spent nearly six hours searching for a missing swimmer Saturday afternoon in Lake Michigan near Highland Park, Illinois.
Clarendon Hills hosts parade, party for Little League World Series team
A big celebration was being held Friday in west suburban Clarendon Hills, after their hometown baseball team returned home from their first-ever appearance in the Little League World Series.
Man charged with DUI after crashing car into music store in Westmont
Police in west suburban Westmont said a drunk driver caused a crash that left a gaping hole in a music store overnight.
Johnson, Pritzker call Trump's threat to send National Guard to Chicago illegal
"There are many things the federal government could do to help us reduce crime and violence in Chicago, but sending in the military is not one of them," Johnson said in a statement.
Naperville District 203 reaches tentative contract with teachers' union
In a joint statement, the two sides said the tentative deal will avoid a strike, and no classes will be cancelled next week.
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.