Woman sexually assaulted during home invasion in West Rogers Park
After sexually assaulting the woman, the man stole some of her belongings, and fled through the back door.
Chicago's top 10 stories of 2024: Cicadas, mayoral clashes and more
Here's a look at some of the biggest stories to make headlines in 2024, including Mayor Brandon Johnson's clashes with the City Council to the end of the more than five-year-long Jussie Smollett saga.
Truck driver killed, child seriously hurt in head-on semi crash in Kankakee Co.
Illinois State Police said a truck driver lost control of his rig on Illinois Route 17 near Bull Creek Road, and hit another semi head-on.
Judge orders school board to stay away from CPS CEO's contract talks with CTU
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez accused school board members of "hijacking" negotiations and trying to intimidate his team.
Northwestern doctors save pregnant woman and baby after finding large tumor
MaKenna Lauterbach developed a cough last December, and it continued to grow worse over the next few months.
Englewood groups team up to give away hundreds of toys for Christmas
"We've been doing this for five years. Every year it get better and better," Englewood First Responders founder Charles McKenzie said.
Woman's family awarded $66M after death from plastic surgery complications
Idalia Corcoles' attorneys said she suffered internal bleeding that went untreated for hours after liposuction.
Amtrak train delayed more than 4 hours on way from Chicago to St. Paul
The train was stopped in the town of Hastings, about 20 miles from St. Paul, due to "switch issues," according to Amtrak's train status website.
Disgraced former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell released from halfway house
Crundwell, now 71, admitted to embezzling more than $53 million from the tiny town in western Illinois over 22 years.
Firefighters battle extra-alarm blaze at Back of the Yards warehouse
A Level 1 hazardous materials response also was initiated. According to unconfirmed fire dispatch reports, there were explosions inside the building after the fire started.
"Miles for Military" helps Marine from Berwyn get home for the holidays
Lance Corporal Diego Escobedo-Hernandez arrived at O'Hare International Airport on Friday. He's been working as a drone operator at a base in North Carolina, and said he hasn't seen his family in nearly a year.
Man facing weapons charges after being caught with stolen gun in Evanston
Alante Waters, 19, faces two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Court records show he doesn't have a FOID card or concealed carry license.
Ald. Gardiner settles lawsuit for blocking critics on Facebook for $157,000
In 2021, Gardiner blocked six constituents from his official Facebook page after they made critical comments about him. They sued the alderman, accusing him of violating their First Amendment rights.
Chicago school board votes to fire CPS CEO Pedro Martinez
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months, and receive 20 weeks of severance pay.
Chicago school board votes to provide funding to keep 7 Acero charter schools open next year
The school board unanimously voted to provide the funding needed to keep seven Acero charter schools open next year, before transforming five of them into district-run schools starting in the 2026-27 school year.