Judge denies R. Kelly's bid to be freed from prison, amid claim of prison murder plot
A judge in Chicago determined she has no jurisdiction to rule on Kelly's claims that prison officials are plotting to kill him behind bars in North Carolina.
Man died of suicide during police shootout in Chesterton, Indiana, autopsy finds
The Porter County Coroner's Office said 45-year-old Joseph Gerber died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel considering run for president, Crain's reports
In an interview with Crain's Chicago Business, Emanuel said he's looking at the Democratic field for 2028 and what he could contribute.
Chicago COVID-19 testing lab owner gets 7 years in prison for fraud scheme
Zishan Alvi, 46, of Inverness, Illinois, pleaded guilty last fall to one count of wire fraud in the COVID-19 testing scheme.
Lake Bluff, Illinois lifts boil water order
A glitch in Lake Bluff's water system operating software caused a loss of pressure system-wide on Wednesday.
Mayor Johnson pledges to veto "snap curfew" ordinance approved by City Council
Supporters of the measure would need 34 votes to override the mayor's promised veto. The ordinance passed by a 27-22 vote.
Ill. U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski and Raja Krishnamoorthi named in Minn. shooting suspect's notes
"There is absolutely no place in this country for political violence. We must be a nation that values civility and mutual respect – always," Budzinski wrote in a post on X.
Mayor Johnson calls controversial "snap curfew" ordinance "lazy governance"
"We're debating something that doesn't work. Why are we even debating it?" Johnson said.
Chicago police officer arrested in Florida for shoving security guard at resort
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Dwayne Ocasio shoved a security guard and used a racial slur after he was asked to move a golf cart out of the road.
City Council committee backs $32.1M in security upgrades for Wrigley Field
The package backed by the Finance Committee on Monday would call for "anti-terrorism rated security bollards" to be installed around the ballpark, and for sidewalks on Addison Street to be widened by four feet.
Video of Caitlin Tracey accusing husband of abuse can be used at his trial
The body of Caitlin Tracey was found last October at the bottom of a stairwell in Adam Beckerink's condo building in the South Loop.
4 boys apprehended after stolen car hits tree in Chicago's Washington Park, police say
A gun was recovered at the scene, police said. Charges were pending late Monday.
Wounded Warrior Project completes annual Soldier Ride in Chicago suburbs
The goal was to raise awareness about the role of physical activity in healing.
Chicago to stop accepting online applications for CityKey municipal ID program
The CityKey ID helps people who are undocumented or unhoused who might have problems getting or maintaining an ID card.
Metra BNSF line resumes normal service after freight train hits semi in LaGrange
The Union Pacific West line can be used as an alternate route, according to Metra.