State trooper injured in DUI crash on I-57 while responding to earlier accident
The trooper and the other driver both were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries.
Chicago weekend shootings leave 3 dead, 18 hurt, police say
The ages of the victims range from 20 to 55.
Monument dedication ceremony honoring Wadee Alfayoumi held in Plainfield
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations joined the family of Wadie Alfayoumi for the newly installed monument in his name.
CPS lays off 161 employees, cuts 209 positions amid $734M budget shortfall
None of the layoffs or position reductions involved staff assigned to schools, according to CPS.
Chicago man charged with beating at least 4 people on the same day
Joshua Rowell, 36, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery in Cook County Circuit Court, and one count of forcible assault on a federal judicial employee in federal court in Chicago.
Gary, Indiana, unveils new mural of Jackson 5
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton said the city plans to create several new public art pieces in Miller Beach in an effort to draw more tourism and development.
Man charged with murder in fatal stabbing on CTA Blue Line train in Rosemont
Lawrence Strother, 66, of Broadview, is charged with one count of first-degree murder in the death of 42-year-old Jason Rowinski.
Chicago man convicted of trying to recruit for ISIS and spread violent jihad
Ashraf Al Safoo, 41, was convicted of 10 felony charges and faces up to 130 years in prison.
Universal Horror Unleashed to bring year-round frights to River West
United Studios on Thursday announced the first Chicago location of its immersive horror experience "Universal Horror Unleashed," at a now-vacant building across from the new Bally's casino under construction in the River West neighborhood.
Man, 74, struck and killed by hit-and-run driver in Morton Grove
Police said, around 7:30 a.m., the man was walking on Beckwith Road near Neenah Avenue, when he was hit by a tan Chevrolet Equinox.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announces he's running for a third term
At a formal campaign kickoff event Thursday morning in Chicago, Pritzker said, "through every challenge and every triumph, I have grown to love Illinois even more."
Explosion causes significant damage to factory in Hammond, Indiana
Investigators said the explosion seemed to come from a process at the facility that burns off "volatile organic compounds."
11-year-old boy among those killed in 3 crashes within 12 hours in McHenry County, Illinois
The victims included an 11-year-old child, a 35-year-old man, and a 50-year-old man.
Federal workers to hold rally calling for end to ICE raids at federal workplaces
At noon, unions representing federal government employees plan to fill Federal Plaza, accusing ICE agents of abusing their power and terrorizing workers.
CPD officer Krystal Rivera remembered at funeral as "a hero to everyone here"
"Her name will not be forgotten. She gave everything to help other people. What a noble thing from a noble person," Police Supt. Larry Snelling said.