Woman who pleaded guilty to shoplifting spree arrested on additional charges
Tuhan "Amanda" Waller, 53, has been charged with five felony counts of retail theft. She had previously pleaded guilty to charges in three other shoplifting incidents.
Man rescued, child injured in apartment fire in Auburn Gresham
Paramedics took a child to Comer Children's Hospital in good condition. Firefighters also rescued a man from a 3rd floor window.
Demolition crews begin tearing down long-vacant E2 nightclub
The building at 2347 S. Michigan Av. has been vacant ever since 21 people were killed in a stampede inside the E2 nightclub in 2003.
Amazon workers on strike at delivery facility in Skokie
The Teamsters union said the Amazon delivery drivers are fighting for a contract with better wages and workplace safety.
Illinois to certify 19 electoral votes for Kamala Harris in 2024 presidential election
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, won Illinois' popular vote in November, and will get all 19 of the state's electoral votes.
Chicago City Council narrowly approves 2025 budget after property tax hikes are spiked
The final vote was 27-23 in favor of the budget plan.
Renovated Metra Electric station reopening on 79th Street in Chatham
Some of the upgrades include new wheelchair accessible entrances, new lighting, and new signage.
Metra Union Pacific West train hits and kills pedestrian near Oak Park
Both Metra UP-West line trains and CTA Green Line trains that run on the same embankment faced significant delays afterward.
Mayor Johnson drops $68.5 million property tax hike in latest budget plan
It remains unclear if the mayor's latest proposal will win him enough votes from the City Council.
Thieves smash into Lincolnwood jewelry store, fill bags with stolen goods
While there were customers and employees inside the store at the time, no one was harmed.
Boy, 3, struck by stray bullet during armed robbery attempt in Little Italy
Police said a gunman fired a shot in the air during a robbery attempt, hitting a boy in a nearby apartment.
With budget stalled, Mayor Johnson and alders spend weekend seeking deal
The city has just over two weeks to approve a balanced budget plan for 2025, or face an unprecedented city government shutdown.
Aurora man charged with trafficking woman from West Virginia for prostitution
Christopher Munger, 43, is charged with one count of trafficking in persons, two counts of involuntary servitude, and one count of promoting prostitution.
At least 4 dead, 11 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings, police say
The ages of the victims range from 3 to 46.
Man wounded in shootout near car with off-duty Chicago police officers inside
The shooting happened just before 1:30 a.m. in the 1000 block of South Mayfield Avenue.