Immigrant rights group says ICE agents targeting homeless shelters for arrests
Immigrant rights activists plan to sound the alarm after they say ICE agents arrested a person outside a homeless shelter on the North Side of Chicago.
CPD officer indicted for buying assault weapons to smuggle into Mexico
A Chicago police officer has been indicted on federal charges accusing him of using his law enforcement credentials to buy two assault-style weapons for another man who smuggled them into Mexico.
Chicago alderman proposes ordinance to allow dogs in restaurants
The Chicago City Council could soon throw a bone to dog owners, by allowing restaurants to welcome patrons' pets inside.
Man charged with beating senior citizen with a hammer in Auburn Gresham
A man has been charged with beating a senior citizen with a hammer last month in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
Man shot and killed by police in New Chicago, Indiana
A man was shot and killed by police on Saturday in New Chicago, Indiana.
Soles for Children to give away 1,000 coats and pairs of shoes for 10th anniversary
This year marks 10 years of Soles for Children, a nonprofit based in Rock Island, Illinois, and organizers are celebrating with some major giveaways.
Aurora man sentenced to 11 years for sexually assaulting girl he met on Snapchat
An Aurora man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexually assaulting a girl he met on Snapchat, and investigators said they believe there might be more victims.
Group rallies against permanent closure of Weiss Memorial Hospital
Doctors, nurses, patients, and community members will urge administrators to act before a federal deadline makes the closure of the hospital permanent.
2 men shot by Chicago police hours apart face charges in knife assaults
Two men who were shot by Chicago police in separate incidents just hours apart earlier this week have been charged with assault.
Former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at Illinois State Capitol in Springfield
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar is lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield ahead of his funeral this weekend.
Body found in Lake Michigan in May identified as missing Chicago area man
A body pulled out of Lake Michigan along Indiana Dunes National Park in May has been identified as a Chicago area man who had been missing since January.
Blackhawks and Bedard kick off training camp under new head coach Blashill
The Blackhawks opened up training camp on Thursday under new head coach Jeff Blashill, who didn't waste any time setting the tone, turning up the intensity on the ice right from the puck drop.
Video shows dog leading Aurora police to his leash during rescue from house fire
Police body camera video shows a family's dog leading an officer to his leash while being rescued from a house fire last week in Aurora in Chicago's western suburbs.
Ex-Navy sailor gets 12 years for terrorist plot to attack Naval Station Great Lakes
A former U.S. Navy sailor on Thursday was sentenced to 12 years in prison for a 2022 terrorist plot to attack Naval Station Great Lakes in Chicago's northern suburbs in retaliation for the assassination of an Iranian general.
Chicago Avenue bridge over river to close for more than a year for rebuild
The Chicago Avenue bridge over the Chicago River will close for more than a year starting at the end of September, as crews prepare to replace the bridge, the riverwalk below, and the adjacent Halsted Street viaduct.