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.
Rescue Together adoption event aims to find forever homes for 100 pets
PAWS Chicago, Chicago Animal Care and Control, and five other animal shelters are teaming up this weekend for "Rescue Together," a marathon adoption event to help dozens of pets find permanent homes.
Chicago waiving city vehicle sticker penalties for all drivers in April
The office of the Chicago City Clerk is calling next month Amnesty April.
Sex offender arrested in Joliet for taking photos of boys at swimming pool
Police said Farrell Theis was restocking vending machines at the Joliet Park District building last month when a staffer caught him taking pictures of high school boys using the swimming pool.
3 teens charged with carjacking 61-year-old man in South Chicago
Jamari Dunbar, 18, and two juveniles – a 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy – each have been charged with one count of aggravated vehicular hijacking.
Girl, 17, charged with three robberies on CTA Red Line since September
Police said she robbed victims at the Lake, Monroe, and Garfield stops on the Red Line.
Smash and grab burglars break into marijuana dispensary in Jefferson Park
Officers said the storage area where marijuana products are stored at the dispensary was not breached, and it didn't appear the burglars got any money.
Bones found in car found in Fox River belonging to Karen Schepers, missing since 1983
Schepers was last seen on April 16, 1983, when she left a bar in nearby Carpentersville after a party with her co-workers.
SUV slams into Corner Bakery after car crash in the Loop
A Toyota Camry ran a red light at Washington and Wells, hitting a Toyota RAV4, which ended up hitting a nearby Corner Bakery.
Two "faulty" tornado sirens found in Highland, Ind., after Wednesday storms
"It was also discovered there was an issue with the communication to the 911 Center," police said.
Chicago police warn of 15 vehicle break-ins early Saturday on Northwest Side
A group of four to five people broke into at least 15 vehicles in the Norwood Park and O'Hare neighborhoods
Pedestrian gates installed at Barrington railroad crossing
Marin Lacson, a student at Barrington High School, was walking to school on Jan. 25, 2024, when she was hit by a Metra train at the crossing on Main Street.