FBI investigating attempted bank robbery in Niles
Niles police said, just before 9:30 a.m., a suspect walked into a Fifth Third Bank branch on Golf Road, announced a robbery to a bank employee, and said, "I have a gun."
Former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks battling cancer; lost California home to wildfires
"Now it's time to do what I got to do to get myself better and get myself more time, however you want to look at it," Jenks told MLB.com in an interview. "I'll tell you one thing: I'm not going to die here in Portugal."
Aurora marks 6 years since 5 killed in mass shooting at Henry Pratt plant
Abigail Parks, whose husband was killed in the shooting, said in the six years since the tragedy, the city of Aurora has rallied to support her and her 6-year-old son.
Repairs continue after Skokie main break; boil order stays through Sunday evening
Crews determined a fitting cap on a major transmission main failed, causing the break. Crews were working to replace it on Saturday.
2 killed in murder-suicide shooting at gas station in Merrillville, Indiana
Officers responded to a call of shots fired at the Luke gas station in the 700 block of West Lincoln Highway around 9:45 a.m.
3 people wanted for robbing CTA Red Line passenger in Fuller Park
Police have released surveillance images of the robbers, and asked anyone who recognizes them to contact CPD public transit detectives at 312-745-4706.
2 charged with stealing $137K of jewelry from store in Yorktown Center mall
Julius Alls, 51, and Demondre Butler, 28, both of Columbus, Ohio, both have been charged with felony counts of theft, burglary, and possession of burglary tools.
3 top city officials stepping down, days after mayor warned of City Hall firings
Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee is retiring, OEMC director Jose Tirado is "transitioning out" and COPA chief Andrea Kersten is resigning.
Highland Park announces plans for second July 4th parade since 2022 mass shooting
Before the parade kicks off on July 4, Highland Park will host a remembrance ceremony for the seven people who were killed three years ago.
Inspector general accuses Johnson and Lightfoot of interfering with investigations
The mayor's top attorneys have insisted on sitting in on investigative interviews that might embarrass city leaders, according to Inspector General Deborah Witzburg.
Babysitter charged with stealing from Lake County homeowners, selling goods online
Darissa Chavarria, 22, is facing multiple charges of felony theft in Lake County.
Man charged with threatening to "blow up" Illinois state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
William Dzadon, 71, has been charged with two counts of threatening a public official, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's office.
Mayor Brandon Johnson releases video of gift room, new rules for reporting gifts
Every gift received by the mayor's office now must be logged within 10 days, and reported to the Chicago Board of Ethics and the City Comptroller.
Freight train derails in Cicero, several rail cars tipped over
There have been no reports of injuries, and Metra said it's not expected to impact service on the BNSF commuter line, which runs through Cicero.
Dog rescued after being left on trailer on I-80/94, abandoned in Gary, Indiana
Indiana State Police have recommended the dog's 37-year-old owner face animal cruelty charges.