Ald. Sigcho-Lopez announces run for Rep. Garcia's congressional seat
Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) announced Wednesday he is running as an independent candidate for U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia's seat in Congress.
Woman found dead in Oswego; suspect in custody amid homicide investigation
Police are conducting a homicide investigation after a woman was found dead on Tuesday afternoon in a subdivision in west suburban Oswego.
Teen charged with pregnant woman's murder accused of stabbing her 70 times
A 19-year-old man is accused of stabbing a pregnant woman 70 times and then setting her apartment on fire after killing her on Monday in west suburban Downers Grove.
Teens plead not guilty to sexually assaulting St. Viator High School classmate
Two teenagers entered not guilty pleas in court on Tuesday morning, after being charged last month with sexually assaulting a St. Viator High School classmate last summer in Chicago's west suburbs.
Man sentenced to 9 years for fatal DUI crash in Aurora
An Aurora man was sentenced to nine years in prison on Monday for driving his car into oncoming traffic while drunk in 2023 and killing another driver.
Woman shot by CBP agent in Brighton Park seeks release of bodycam video
The attorney for a woman who was shot by a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood last year is seeking to force the release of body camera footage of the incident.
Man charged in high-speed 2025 crash that killed 2 on I-57 near Markham
A man has been charged with reckless homicide, after he caused a high-speed crash that killed two people last year on Interstate 57 near Markham, Illinois.
Chicago Archdiocese fires teacher with history of child molestation allegations
The Archdiocese of Chicago has fired a substitute teacher with a history of child molestation allegations in Illinois and other states.
Chicago police shoot man accused of shooting woman on South Side
Chicago police shot a man they said shot a woman inside a home on Friday night in the East Chatham neighborhood.
One killed in Logan Square fire
A 75-year-old man died Friday afternoon in a fire at a home in the Logan Square neighborhood.
Longtime 670 The Score sports radio host Terry Boers dies at 75
Longtime Chicago sports radio talk show host Terry Boers, famous for the Boers & Bernstein show on 670 The Score, has died at the age of 75.
Man charged with DUI in hit-and-run death of disabled man on scooter in Robbins
A man has been charged with drunk driving in a hit-and-run crash that killed a disabled man using a mobility scooter earlier this month in south suburban Robbins.
IGs deny Duckworth request for joint probe of immigration agents' use of force
A pair of government watchdogs have denied U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth's request to conduct a joint investigation into federal agents' tactics during immigration enforcement operations in the Chicago area.
Indiana Senate committee advances legislation setting up Bears stadium plan
An Indiana Senate committee has advanced proposed legislation setting the framework for a potential new stadium for the Chicago Bears in northwest Indiana.
CPD warns of burglars using sledgehammers, crowbars to break into businesses
Chicago police are warning about a string of burglaries over four days last week where thieves used sledgehammers and crowbars to bust through glass front doors or windows of businesses across the city.