CPS school board hikes property tax levy to bring in an extra $25 million
The Chicago Board of Education on Monday voted to increase its property tax levy for next year to generate $25 million in new revenue for the Chicago Public Schools.
Scrap yard catches fire on West Side of Chicago
A fire was burning in a scrap yard on Monday afternoon on the West Side of Chicago.
CPD warns of 3 business burglaries in Logan Square and Humboldt Park
Chicago police are warning about a string of burglaries last week targeting businesses in the Logan Square and Humboldt Park neighborhoods.
Burglars clean out boutique consignment shop in Barrington
The owners of a consignment shop in Chicago's northwest suburbs said they are devastated after thieves nearly wiped out their entire inventory in a matter of seconds.
Mayor Johnson nods to "ABOLISH ICE" nomination in snowplow naming contest
The city of Chicago is accepting submissions for its fourth annual snowplow naming contest, and it appears Mayor Brandon Johnson might have an early favorite: "ABOLISH ICE."
3 women wounded in shooting on Christmas in Aurora
Three women were wounded in a shooting on Christmas night on Thursday in west suburban Aurora.
Aurora police cleared of wrongdoing in man's death during arrest at gas station
Aurora police officers have been cleared of any wrongdoing in the death of a man who died of a cocaine overdose during a confrontation at a gas station in March, following an investigation by Kane County prosecutors.
Faith leaders denied access to Broadview ICE facility to pray with detainees
A group of faith leaders from the Chicago area spent their morning on Christmas Eve outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in west suburban Broadview, after being denied access once again.
Woman charged with attacking 4 people at CTA bus stop in Lawndale
A woman has been charged with attacking four people at a CTA bus stop in the Lawndale neighborhood, including a woman she allegedly slashed with a broken beer bottle after threatening that woman's mother.
Chicago boy whose mom was killed shooting receives surprise visit from Santa
A Chicago boy who lost his mom to gun violence found some joy this Christmas week thanks to a big surprise from the Chicago Police Department and local community activists.
Teens charged with sexually assaulting classmate at St. Viator graduation party
Three teens have been charged with sexually assaulting a classmate this past summer at a graduation party for St. Viator High School students.
Winter Wonderland toy drive at Lurie Children's Hospital brings joy to patients
Lurie Children's Hospital is making the season a little brighter for families spending the holidays in the hospital.
These new Illinois laws are in effect starting Jan. 1, 2026
A host of new laws in Illinois will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying, protections for immigrants and more, here are some of the most notable changes in the new year.
Bears' Kevin Byard, Drew Dalman, and Joe Thuney earn Pro Bowl selections
Three Chicago Bears players have been named to the 2026 NFC Pro Bowl roster: safety Kevin Byard III, center Drew Dalman, and left guard Joe Thuney.
Woman dies one day after house fire in Mayfair neighborhood
A woman has died after a house fire that injured two other people on Sunday in the Mayfair neighborhood on the Northwest Side of Chicago.