Chicago police find missing 5-year-old girl abducted in Washington Park
Blessen Turner was taken from the 6300 block of South Calumet Avenue, according to police.
5 semi-trailer trucks tip over on I-65 in NW Indiana; NB lanes closed near Lowell
Indiana State Police believed the trucks toppled over due to a strong gust of wind as thunderstorms were moving through the area
Mayor Brandon Johnson picks Anthony Quezada as next 35th Ward alderman
Quezada, a Cook County Commissioner since 2022, previously spent six years as former Ald. Carlos Ramirez Rosa's constituent service director.
2 Jewish students sue DePaul for negligence after antisemitic attack on campus
Max Long and Michael Kaminsky said they were attacked while showing support for Israel outside the DePaul Student Center in Lincoln Park.
Elderly woman dies after fire blamed on smoking in Washington Heights
Firefighters returned to the block on Wednesday to talk to neighbors about what happened and distribute free smoke detectors
Pedestrian critically injured in hit-and-run on Northwest Side
The victim was crossing the street at the intersection of Diversey and Central Park avenues when they were hit by a vehicle, and thrown from the street to the sidewalk.
Woman found dead after mattress fire in Washington Heights
There was a large emergency response to the fire shortly after 4:15 p.m. in the 9400 block of South Lowe Avenue.
Police seek 7 suspects in robbery on Red Line train in Greater Grand Crossing
Police released a community alert on Tuesday showing surveillance images of the seven suspects, and asked anyone with information to contact public transportation detectives at 312-745-4447.
Giant Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans float on Chicago River
A new Harry Potter Shop is opening on the Magnificent Mile on April 10.
Indiana congresswoman faces backlash at town hall for defending Musk, Hegseth
Spartz was repeatedly drowned out by jeers from some of the 500 people who packed a conference center outside of Indianapolis.
Volunteers clean up trash in West Town neighborhood to celebrate Earth Month
Saturday's cleanup was part of a collaboration with eight organizations dedicated to cleaning up the city and protecting the environment.
2 men charged in street takeover near Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago
Elijah Perez, 18, and Oshea Rosenthall, 26, are charged with misdemeanor counts of reckless conduct, reckless driving, and multiple traffic violations.
Feds seek $3.1 million forfeiture from ex-Speaker Madigan after bribery conviction
In February, a jury convicted Madigan of 10 corruption counts, but acquitted him on seven other charges, while jurors were deadlocked on six other counts.
Chicago Cubs' starting lineup for MLB Opening Day 2025 game announced
The Cubs are hoping the addition of All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker helps get them back to the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
Students at Gary school damaged by tornado to move to another building
Students at McCullough Academy will have classes at the Gary Area Career Center next week while officials continue to assess damage and make plans for repairs at their damaged school.