Who is running for Illinois governor in the 2026 primary elections?
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is running for reelection in 2026, with several Republicans facing off in the March 17 primary to face him in the November general election.
Demonstrators brave cold and snow for "ICE Out" protest in downtown Chicago
Hundreds of protesters spent hours in the cold and snow on Friday evening in downtown Chicago for an "ICE out" rally against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Man sentenced to 65 years for execution-style murder of 71-year-old in Chinatown
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 65 years in prison for the execution-style murder of a senior citizen in Chinatown in 2021.
Vacant Inn of Chicago, former migrant shelter, to be turned into IHG Ruby Hotel
The Streeterville neighborhood in downtown Chicago is about to get a new hotel in a building that was used as a migrant shelter for more than two years.
COPA rules CPD officers acted reasonably in 2024 shooting death of Tracey Watson
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability has ruled that Chicago police officers acted properly when they shot a man wielding a knife in the South Austin neighborhood in May of 2024.
Family marks 13 years since the murder of honor student Hadiya Pendleton
A special event on Thursday marked 13 years since the murder of Hadiya Pendleton, the honor student who was shot and killed just days after she performed with her school band at President Obama's second inauguration parade.
Pregnant woman's accused killer in critical condition after injuring himself in jail
A 19-year-old man charged with the brutal murder of a pregnant woman in Downers Grove has been hospitalized in critical condition, after he injured himself at the DuPage County Jail on Thursday, sheriff's officials said.
Fired Catholic school teacher charged with sexually abusing child he was tutoring
A former Catholic school teacher, who just days ago was fired by the Archdiocese of Chicago, has been charged with sexually abusing a child while working as a private tutor in southwest suburban Orland Park.
Man and woman shot in CPD station parking lot in Austin
A man and a woman were shot Thursday evening while in the parking lot outside the Chicago Police Department's Austin District station on the West Side.
White Sox aim to "take another step forward" in 2026, GM Getz says
On the eve of SoxFest, White Sox manager Will Venable and general manager Chris Getz are anxious to get to camp in Arizona in a couple of weeks to build on last season's promising signs from young players like Chase Meidroth and Kyle Teel.
5 hospitalized after chemical release at Goldfish Swim School in Park Ridge
At least five people were rushed to the hospital after chemicals were mixed and created a dangerous gas at a swim school on Thursday afternoon in northwest suburban Park Ridge.
Fire burning in Joliet industrial building
A fire was raging Thursday afternoon in an industrial building in southwest suburban Joliet.
Metra anticipates inbound delays of 3 lines for Thursday morning rush
A track switching problem at Union Station in downtown Chicago was causing delays for three Metra commuter train lines during the Wednesday evening rush.
Man pleads guilty to federal charges in clean energy fraud scheme
Investors in a fraudulent clean energy scheme might be one step closer to getting their money back, after the partner of a Chicago area businessman pleaded guilty to federal charges.
CPD warns of string of vehicle airbag thefts on Chicago's West Side
Chicago police are again warning drivers about a surge in airbag thefts. Police said 10 cars were targeted over the past two weeks on the West Side.