All Kennedy Expy. lanes at North Ave. reopened after shooting investigation: ISP
Illinois State Police were investigating reports of a shooting on the Kennedy Expressway near Ogden Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.
Man sentenced to 24 years for shooting at indoor amusement park in Villa Park
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for a shooting inside an amusement park in west suburban Villa Park in 2021.
Mayor's veto of Chicago hemp ban stands after City Council override vote fails
The City Council on Wednesday failed to override Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of an ordinance that would have banned the sale of most intoxicating hemp-derived products in Chicago.
Gov. JB Pritzker proposes new social media fee to help fund Illinois schools
Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing a statewide fee on social media companies in an effort to raise $200 million a year for education, as the state grapples with a $2 billion budget shortfall.
Gov. JB Pritzker backs new proposal to ban cell phones in Illinois classrooms
Gov. JB Pritzker is renewing his push to ban students from using cell phones in Illinois schools, aiming to improve student performance and protect children's mental health.
City Council approves $29 million in settlements tied to 4 wrongful convictions
Chicago taxpayers are now on the hook for $29.2 million in settlements over wrongful conviction lawsuits connected to a disgraced former police detective.
Person hit and killed by Blue Line train in the Loop
A person was hit and killed by a CTA Blue Line train Tuesday morning in downtown Chicago, disrupting service for nearly two hours.
How Jesse Jackson's campaigns for White House shaped presidential politics
The late Rev. Jesse Jackson might best be remembered as a longtime civil rights leader, but he also played a pivotal role in presidential politics.
2 in custody after fleeing police in Cicero, crashing on Chicago's Near West Side
Cicero police said they were able to track the fleeing vehicle after deploying a tracking device.
Who is running for Cook County Assessor in the 2026 primary elections?
Amid rising property tax bills in Chicago, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi – whose office plays a key role in determining individual property owners' tax burdens – is running for a third term against a former employee trying to take his seat.
Girl, 14, shot in home in Kendall County, male found shot to death in same home
A 14-year-old girl was shot Sunday morning in a home unincorporated Oswego Township, and a male victim was later found shot dead in the same home.
Who is running for Cook County Board President in the 2026 primary elections?
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is seeking a fifth term in office and is facing off against longtime Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) in the Democratic primary.
Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoes ban on most intoxicating hemp products
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Friday vetoed an ordinance banning the sale of most intoxicating hemp-derived products in Chicago.
Traffic sign in downtown Chicago displays messages about Trump, ICE
It appears someone hacked into a Chicago Department of Transportation traffic sign in the Loop to display messages about President Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Man cleared in Bovino murder-for-hire plot denied bail amid deportation proceedings
Juan Espinoza Martinez will stay behind bars as the federal government moves to deport him.