3 men accused in attack on CBS News Chicago crew plead not guilty
Three men accused of attacking a CBS News Chicago crew during a crime spree last month pleaded not guilty to the charges on Friday.
Suspect found dead after double homicide in Harvey, Illinois, coroner confirms
The suspect in a double homicide in south suburban Harvey on Thursday has been found dead in downstate Illinois, according to the Fayette County Coroner.
CPS board passes budget that relies on $150 million in state funds not yet approved
The Chicago Board of Education on Thursday approved an amended budget plan for the Chicago Public Schools that avoids laying off hundreds of teachers by assuming $150 million in additional state funding that is far from guaranteed.
7 tornadoes confirmed from Monday's severe storms in the Chicago area
The National Weather Service confirmed on Thursday afternoon that seven tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area during Monday's severe storms.
2 people, dog shot and killed inside home in Harvey, Illinois
Two people and a dog were shot and killed inside a home in south suburban Harvey, Illinois, on Thursday.
Who is running for mayor of Chicago in the 2027 municipal elections?
Chicago's next mayoral election is set for Feb. 23, 2027, and at least nine candidates already have lined up to run, with more than two months left for potential candidates to get on the ballot.
2 hospitalized after Amtrak train hits semi-trailer truck in downstate Illinois
Two people were taken to the hospital after an Amtrak train collided with a flatbed tractor-trailer truck on Tuesday morning in downstate Illinois.
Woman killed in Fox River boat crash identified
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed in a high-speed boat crash over the weekend on the Fox River in unincorporated McHenry County, Illinois
Pritzker signs ban on cellphones for public school students during class
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed legislation requiring public schools in Illinois to prohibit students from using cellphones or other mobile devices in classrooms.
Woman gets 9 years for smuggling migrants to Highland Park for forced labor
A drug cartel member has been sentenced to 9 years in prison after she pleaded guilty earlier this year to smuggling immigrants in from Mexico and forcing them to work to pay off their "debts" while holding them captive.
1 dead, 1 wounded in West Garfield Park shooting
A man was killed and a teenage boy was wounded in a shooting on Thursday evening in the West Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago.
2 found shot dead inside car on University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park
A man and a woman were found shot and killed inside a car on Thursday evening on the University of Chicago campus in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
3 convicted in robbery spree targeting liquor stores, convenience stores, bars
Three men have been convicted of a string of violent robberies targeting liquor stores, convenience stores, and bars in Chicago in 2023 and 2024.
Illinois reports 408 confirmed or probable cases of cyclosporiasis
The Illinois Department of Public Health has reported more than 400 confirmed and probable cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasite-borne illness that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
7 Save A Lot stores on Chicago's South and West sides at risk of closing
The food deserts on Chicago's South and West sides could spread even wider if seven Save A Lot grocery stores close.