Ex-Northwestern professor's murder conviction overturned in boyfriend's slaying
An appeals court panel ruled the trial judge unlawfully barred Wyndham Lathem from speaking to his attorney during an overnight recess in the trial.
Missing 9-year-old South Shore boy with autism found safe
Zechariah Garrett, who police said is in need of medical attention, was last seen on Friday in the area of 1400 East 67th Place.
Last-place Blackhawks fire head coach Luke Richardson
Richardson, 55, was 57-118-15 in two-plus seasons as coach of the rebuilding Blackhawks.
Rev. Jackson asks President Biden to pardon son, former daughter-in-law
Jackson's letter urges the president to "weigh the balance of his life and the power of forgiveness" in considering Jesse Jackson Jr. for a full pardon.
Former White Sox slugger and TV analyst Bill Melton dies at age 79
Melton, nicknamed "Beltin' Bill," died Thursday morning in Phoenix after a brief illness.
Andrew Billings named 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nominee
Since 2017, his Billings Family Find-A-Way Foundation has hosted youth football camps, provided grants for teachers, offered youth mentoring, and awarded free bikes to students.
3 children among 7 injured when stolen SUV causes Streeterville crash
Three children were among seven people injured when a stolen Jeep Cherokee caused a four-car crash Wednesday night in the Streeterville neighborhood.
Semi-trailer truck crashes into abandoned house in Harvey
A city spokesperson said it appeared the truck driver lost control of his vehicle while headed east on 147th Street while trying to make a turn at Winchester Avenue.
McCormick Place supervisor accused of taking kickbacks for fake snowplowing
Federal prosecutors said McCormick Place operations manager Dominick Gironda schemed with snowplow contractor James Sansone to overcharge for snowplow services in exchange for cash kickbacks.
Funeral arrangements set for fallen Oak Park police officer Allan Reddins
Reddins was shot and killed in the line of duty on Nov. 29. The shooting marked the first line-of-duty death for an Oak Park police officer since 1938.
Taylor Swift tops Spotify Wrapped in 2024. Here's what Chicago listened to.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Police warn of string of 30 burglaries at Chicago businesses
In each burglary, the thieves broke in through the front glass door or side window to get in, before stealing money from cash boxes, cash registers, and safes.
Obama Foundation "Democracy Forum" to focus on need for pluralism
Obama Foundation CEO Valerie Jarrett, a longtime senior advisor to former President Barack Obama, said it's important for all political parties to work together.
Yuengling, nation's oldest brewery, expanding to Illinois in 2025
Beginning in late January, Yuengling brand beers will be available on draft at bars and restaurants in Illinois, with their brews coming to store shelves in the following weeks.
CPS parents, alders push to restore school buses for general education students
CPS eliminated school buses for general education students before the 2023-24 school year, leaving bus service only for students with disabilities and unhoused students.