Naperville District 203 teacher strike looming amid contract dispute
The union and the district have been bargaining since February.
Former CPS dean sentenced to 22 years for sexually assaulting student
A former Chicago Public Schools dean has been sentenced to 22 years in prison, after he was convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a Little Village Lawndale High School student.
Chicago police warn of string of apartment burglaries in Oakland neighborhood
Police said a man broke into apartment buildings at least four times in a week, and damaged vending machines and laundry machines to steal the coins inside:
Chicago reports first 3 human cases of West Nile virus in 2025
Chicago public health officials on Tuesday confirmed the city's first three human cases of West Nile virus in 2025.
Chicago firefighters' union reaches tentative deal after 4-year contract battle
The union representing Chicago's rank-and-file firefighters has reached a tentative contract agreement with the city, which if approved would end four years of negotiations.
Cubs to host public tribute for Ryne Sandberg at Gallagher Way on Aug. 22
The Cubs will honor late Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg later this month at Wrigley Field, following his death in July.
Florida boat captain federally indicted in Illinois woman's parasailing death
A federal grand jury in Florida has indicted a boat captain in connection with the death of an Illinois woman killed in a parasailing accident in 2022.
Gov. JB Pritzker signs Sonya Massey Act, reforming police hiring in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday is expected to sign new legislation requiring more thorough background checks before hiring police officers, a law inspired by the shooting death of Sonya Massey.
Nonprofits help provide teachers and students with supplies for new school year
Some Chicago nonprofits are busy this weekend helping students and teachers get ready to go back to school.
St. Rita of Cascia Parish displays exhibit designed by first millennial saint
St. Rita of Cascia Parish in Chicago on Saturday debuted an exhibit designed by the soon-to-be-canonized first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis.
2 sick coyote pups rescued from culvert in Northbrook, Illinois
Two coyote pups are getting a second chance after a wild rescue in Chicago's northern suburbs.
CPD warns of string of 18 ATM thefts on West and Northwest sides
Chicago police are searching for thieves who break into businesses, load ATMs into the back of their vehicles, and take off.
Manhunt underway for naked suspect after 2 officers shot in central Illinois
Two police officers were shot in central Illinois early Saturday while responding to a report of a naked man walking in the street.
NW Indiana police detective dies after medical emergency while playing hockey
The northwest Indiana community of St. John is mourning the death of a police detective.
Rainbow PUSH hosts Texas Democrats protesting GOP redistricting effort
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition is standing with Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled their state to halt a redistricting vote.