Arrest warrants issued for 2 men for stealing vases from gravestones in McHenry County
Fermin Tonche-Gallardo and Marcos Mendez are accused of stealing 200 vases from gravestones at the McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery in September 2024.
Man back in court on gun charge in death of pregnant woman in Portage Park
Robert Pasco has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon, but does not face murder charges in the death of Edith Castrejon.
CPD officer who wore extremist logo at racial justice protest faces reprimand
An Internal Affairs investigation did not find Officer Kyle Mingari brought discredit upon the Chicago Police Department, or undercut its efforts to accomplish its goals.
Aldermen demand removal of Cultural Center art display they call antisemitic
The display, titled U.S-Israel War Machine, is part of an exhibit on puppets.
Worker hurt in fall at Obama Presidential Center construction site
Sources said a worker fell "multiple stories" down a ventilation shaft while working on the Museum Building at the Obama Center site at 60th Street and Stony Island Avenue in Jackson Park.
Lawyers for convicted Delphi killer asking judge to overturn conviction
Attorneys for Richard Allen have filed a 24-page motion outlining errors they claim were made at his trial last year.
Man dragged woman into building, sexually assaulted in North Lawndale
Police had only a vague description of the man, who was in his 20s or 30s, and was last seen wearing a black jacket and black sweatpants.
Johnson "cannot wait to get to work" coaching "absolutely loaded" Bears team
"Our mission, starting this spring, is to win and to win now," Johnson said at his introductory news conference.
CPS and CTU begin "fact-finding" process in bid to resolve contract dispute
The fact-finding process is a part of formal mediation required before the union can go on strike.
Man sentenced to life for murder of Bradley police sergeant Marlene Rittmanic
Darius Sullivan was convicted of all charges last September for shooting and killing Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic, 44, and leaving her partner critically injured.
Chicago announces winners of 2025 snowplow naming contest
Signs bearing the winning names will be installed on one snowplow in each of the city's six snow districts.
Man charged in rape and murder of woman found dead in forest preserve in 2020
Dakota Petrey, 30, has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated criminal sexual assault in the death of Vanessa Ceja Ramirez.
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul sues to stop Trump's birthright citizenship order
"The language in the 14th Amendment is clear and unambiguous. If you are born in this country, you are a citizen of this country," Raoul said of President Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship.
Woman killed in head-on crash with semi-trailer truck in Mundelein
A 24-year-old woman driving an Acura sedan in the southbound lanes of Route 45 crossed the center median and crashed into a semi-trailer truck in the northbound lanes.
Chicago area schools announce closings, e-learning for Tuesday due to cold
The core of the polar air will settle across the area Tuesday morning, causing possible wind chills of -30.