CPD warns of string of robberies on CTA Red Line and Blue Line trains
Chicago police are warning CTA riders about a string of robberies on the Red Line and Blue Line downtown and on the South Side.
3 DuPage County deputies injured in fight, fall down courthouse escalator
Three DuPage County Sheriff's deputies were injured after falling down an escalator while struggling with a man they were trying to detain at the courthouse Friday morning in Wheaton, Illinois.
3 rescued after small plane crashes in Lake Michigan near Racine, Wis.
Three people were rescued from a small plane crash in Lake Michigan about 12 miles offshore from Racine, Wisconsin, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Ald. Brendan Reilly challenging Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle in 2026
Downtown Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) announced Wednesday he is challenging Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle in the Democratic primary next year.
Man arrested after police chase through city and suburbs ends near Garfield Park
A man was in custody after a lengthy police chase through the suburbs and Northwest Side of Chicago on Tuesday afternoon ended in a crash on the West Side.
Bulls, Josh Giddey agree to 4-year, $100 million contract extension, reports say
The Chicago Bulls have reached a deal on a four-year, $100 million contract extension with point guard Josh Giddey, according to national reports.
Chicago police squad car stolen in Fuller Park neighborhood
A Chicago police squad car was stolen early Tuesday as officers were trying to make an investigatory stop in the Fuller Park neighborhood.
Woman sues ice cream shop owner for recording her undressing in restroom
A young woman is suing an ice cream shop owner for invasion of privacy and emotional distress in a scheme to secretly record her as she was undressing in the restroom.
Chicago Bears ramp up pressure for deal on Arlington Heights stadium plan
In their clearest signal yet that they plan to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, the Bears sent season ticket holders a letter saying they hope to break ground soon so they can bid to host a Super Bowl as early as 2031.
2-year-old boy dies after accidentally shooting himself in Chatham
A 2-year-old boy has died after he accidentally shot himself on Monday afternoon in the Chatham neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
Homan defends Trump's "Chipocalypse Now" post on Chicago immigration crackdown
President Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, is defending the president's social media post that appeared to threaten to send in troops for a widespread immigration crackdown.
Man charged with string of armed robberies at 7-Eleven stores in Chicago
A man has been charged with robbing several 7-Eleven stores at gunpoint across Chicago in August and September.
Chicago weekend shootings leave 7 dead, 12 wounded, police say
At least six people have been killed and 12 others have been wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago.
Chicago leaders slam Trump's "Chipocalypse Now" threat; "The act of a tyrant"
Democratic elected officials in Chicago are responding after President Donald Trump again appeared to threaten to send in troops for a widespread immigration and crime crackdown.
Missing siblings, Amiirah and Herman Gholston, found safe
A young brother and sister who had been missing from the South Side of Chicago for a week have been found safe.