PCA, Bregman, Suzuki, Happ, Swanson, and Meidroth named Gold Glove finalists
Five Chicago Cubs players and one Chicago White Sox player have been named as finalists for Gold Glove Awards in 2026 as the best defensive players at their position.
All 55 decomposing bodies found at South Chicago Chapel identified
More than two months after authorities found dozens of decomposing bodies at the South Chicago Chapel funeral home, the Cook County Medical Examiner's office has identified all 55 people whose bodies were found inside.
City Council upholds mayor's veto of higher threshold for issuing debt
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday fell one vote shy of overriding Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of an ordinance that would have required a higher threshold for the city to borrow money.
Roseland Hospital staff rally to save labor and delivery department
Union staff members are sounding the alarm about looming service cuts at Roseland Community Hospital.
Lake Street Bridge work to disrupt service on Green and Pink Lines
CTA riders who use the Green and Pink lines to get to downtown Chicago might want to plan some extra travel time for the next couple of weeks.
Death at Six Flags Over Georgia prompts ride closure at Great America
A roller coaster at Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee has been shut down as a precaution after a deadly roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoes bid to raise threshold for issuing new city debt
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Friday vetoed an ordinance that would have made it more difficult for the city to borrow money, by requiring a 30-vote supermajority from the City Council before issuing new debt.
Tire flies off SUV on Edens Expressway, hits windshield of car in Wilmette
One person was taken to the hospital after a tire flew off an SUV on the Edens Expressway, striking a vehicle on the opposite side of the interstate in north suburban Wilmette.
4th beluga whale rescued from Marineland dies at Shedd Aquarium
A fourth beluga whale rescued from the shuttered Marineland theme park in Canada and brought to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago this summer has died.
Obama Presidential Center and Obama Foundation workers moving to form union
Workers at the Obama Foundation and Obama Presidential Center are pushing to form a union.
Man charged with attacking, choking woman in Arlington Heights
A man faces aggravated battery charges four months after a woman was attacked in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.
White Sox fall to Guardians 9-5, Game 5 of ALDS set for Saturday
The White Sox will need to win one more game in Cleveland to beat the Guardians in the American League Division Series after losing both games at home, falling 9-5 on Thursday night.
2 arrested after drivers fight following car crash in Lawndale
Charges are pending against two people after a crash on the West Side of Chicago ended with road rage.
Indiana volleyball coach charged with possessing child sex abuse material
An Indiana high school volleyball coach is facing multiple felony charges, after LaPorte County Sheriff's officials said he was caught in possession of child sexual abuse material.
Chicago Public Schools students mark National Walk & Roll to School Day
Mayor Brandon Johnson hopped on a bike on Wednesday morning to help Chicago Public Schools students celebrate National Walk & Roll Day, a day meant to get students, parents, and teachers moving.