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, 73, 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.
O'Hare Airport sets new travel record at TSA checkpoints
Seven of O'Hare's 10 busiest days have happened in the past five weeks, according to the TSA.
Blackhawks star Duncan Keith named to Hockey Hall of Fame
Keith won three Stanley Cups with the Blackhawks in 2010, 2013, and 2015. He also twice won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman, and won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2015 as MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
CTU President Stacy Davis Gates urges CPS to borrow to avoid spending cuts
Davis Gates also said more needs to be done to persuade lawmakers in Springfield to provide CPS more money, arguing the state's education funding formula calls for district to receive $1.2 billion more each year.
Funeral to be held for Sister Rosemary Connelly, longtime leader of Misericordia
Connelly died Thursday at the age of 94, shortly after entering hospice.
Semi rolls over on northbound I-55 near Burr Ridge; lanes reopen after 9 hours
The driver of the semi truck was taken to a local hospital. The extent of the driver's injuries was not immediately released.