State Street Bridge over Chicago River to close for repairs on April 28
The bridge will remain closed to vehicles and pedestrians through mid-November.
Chicago City Council Committee rejects Dexter Reed settlement
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee voted on two major settlements Friday, both involving police incidents.
Man found guilty of threatening to kill former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot
William Kohles, 44, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, was found guilty of two counts of threatening a public official.
Illinois Senate approves legislation banning cell phones in school classrooms
Gov. JB Pritzker voiced support for the ban in his annual State of the State address in February.
Man charged with robbing Chicago Loop Citibank branch twice in two weeks
Jason Paniagua is charged with two counts of bank robbery.
Cleaning woman accused of stealing $20K worth of jewelry from Glen Ellyn homes
Sandy Hernandez, 38, of Hanover Park is charged with three felony counts of burglary, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's office.
Chicago real estate broker gets 4 years in prison for $3 million fraud scheme
Stanislav "Steve" Sannikov also was ordered to pay $2.19 million in restitution to four victims.
Gary police officer shoots and kills gunman holding baby hostage, officials say
Police said the boy was not hurt. Before he was killed by police, the suspect shot a 35-year-old male relative.
Elementary school in Gary reopens 3 weeks after tornado damaged gym's roof
A tornado hit McCullough Academy just days before spring break. After being moved to a temporary location last week, students returned to their school on Tuesday.
3 administrators at Wheeling School District 21 placed on leave
Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 said two assistant superintendents and a student services coordinator were placed on leave on March 21 for "different reasons."
Milk truck overturns on Interstate 65 near Lowell, Indiana
Indiana State Police said the truck overturned about two miles south of the Lowell exit, ending up in a field off the expressway.
1 dead, 1 wounded in shooting after domestic dispute in Berwyn
Police said, around 1:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 3200 block of Clinton Avenue.
Smash-and-grab burglars break into Gamestop in Scottsdale
Chicago police are searching for multiple people involved in a smash-and-grab burglary near 79th and Cicero.
Bulls coach Billy Donovan named to Basketball Hall of Fame
Former Chicago Sky star Sylvia Fowles and longtime NBA referee and Chicago native Danny Crawford also were selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame's 2025 class.
1 killed, 15 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings, police say
The ages of the victims range from 17 to 57.