Death at Six Flags Over Georgia prompts ride closure at Great America
A roller coaster at Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee has been shut down as a precaution after a deadly roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoes bid to raise threshold for issuing new city debt
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Friday vetoed an ordinance that would have made it more difficult for the city to borrow money, by requiring a 30-vote supermajority from the City Council before issuing new debt.
Tire flies off SUV on Edens Expressway, hits windshield of car in Wilmette
One person was taken to the hospital after a tire flew off an SUV on the Edens Expressway, striking a vehicle on the opposite side of the interstate in north suburban Wilmette.
4th beluga whale rescued from Marineland dies at Shedd Aquarium
A fourth beluga whale rescued from the shuttered Marineland theme park in Canada and brought to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago this summer has died.
Obama Presidential Center and Obama Foundation workers moving to form union
Workers at the Obama Foundation and Obama Presidential Center are pushing to form a union.
Man charged with attacking, choking woman in Arlington Heights
A man faces aggravated battery charges four months after a woman was attacked in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.
White Sox fall to Guardians 9-5, Game 5 of ALDS set for Saturday
The White Sox will need to win one more game in Cleveland to beat the Guardians in the American League Division Series after losing both games at home, falling 9-5 on Thursday night.
2 arrested after drivers fight following car crash in Lawndale
Charges are pending against two people after a crash on the West Side of Chicago ended with road rage.
Indiana volleyball coach charged with possessing child sex abuse material
An Indiana high school volleyball coach is facing multiple felony charges, after LaPorte County Sheriff's officials said he was caught in possession of child sexual abuse material.
Chicago Public Schools students mark National Walk & Roll to School Day
Mayor Brandon Johnson hopped on a bike on Wednesday morning to help Chicago Public Schools students celebrate National Walk & Roll Day, a day meant to get students, parents, and teachers moving.
Workers at 6 Chicago area nursing homes plan to go on strike on Oct. 16
Workers at six Chicago and suburban nursing homes plan to go on strike in 10 days as they continue to fight for better pay.
Car crashes into townhouse, catches fire in Naperville
A car crashed into a townhouse and caught fire on Tuesday afternoon in west suburban Naperville.
Teen charged with attacking, robbing woman on Brown Line train in the Loop
A teen has been charged with attacking and robbing a woman on board a CTA train last month in downtown Chicago.
Two boys, both 15, charged in shooting of another teen in West Garfield Park
Two 15-year-old boys have been charged with shooting another teen last month in the West Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago.
Who is running for president of Chicago's first fully elected school board?
For the first time, Chicago voters this November will elect the president of the Chicago Board of Education, as the governing body for the Chicago Public Schools becomes a fully elected board in 2027.