Teen sentenced to 46 years in murders of two students outside Benito Juarez Community Academy
Christian Acevedo was 16 years old when he was arrested and charged in the shooting deaths of 15-year-old Brandon Perez and 14-year-old Nathan Billegas.
Man charged with murder in Bridgeport fire that killed woman, injured her 12-year-old granddaughter
Cordale Nichols is accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail through the window of a home in Bridgeport on Saturday.
Police shoot and kill dog that attacked man in East Chatham alley
Around 10:35 a.m., officers responded to the alley in the 8000 block of South Maryland Avenue, where two stray dogs were repeatedly biting a 20-year-old man.
Chicago heat wave brings record-breaking temperatures; climate change means more such events
Experts said people should avoid outdoor activity if possible, drink plenty of water, and wear sunscreen if they do go outside.
Map shows where 9 killed, 62 others hurt in Chicago weekend shootings
It was the most violent weekend of the year so far in Chicago. The ages of the victims range from 13 to 59. A map shows where the shootings happened, including the two mass shootings that happened within the span of one hour overnight.
City Council OKs $50 million settlement with 4 wrongfully convicted men
In 2017, Charles Johnson, Larod Styles, Troshawn McCoy, and Lashawn Ezell were exonerated for the murders of Khaled Ibrahim and Yousef Ali.
Calumet Fisheries reopening Saturday, seven months after fire at iconic Chicago restaurant
The owner said, while guests will notice a new interior and menu board after months of repairs and renovations, their famous recipes will always stay the same.
Alleged gang members accused of killing Illinois National Guard soldier Chrys Carvajal
Gary "Gotti" Roberson and Joseph "Troubles" Matos are accused of killing Chrys Carvajal to maintain and increase their position in the Milwaukee Kings street gang.
Elk Grove Village man charged with stealing $9.5 million from shipments. How he duped his victims.
Aivaras Zigmantas, 39, is charged in federal court in Chicago with six counts of wire fraud, five counts of bank fraud, and two counts of theft of interstate shipments.
"Mental health issue" leads to temporary lockdown at Aurora hotel
Aurora police have not provided any details on the investigation at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora – Naperville.
Street closures for NASCAR Chicago Street Race to begin on Monday
The second NASCAR Chicago Street Race will be held on July 6 and 7 in Grant Park.
Former DCFS worker Carlos Acosta sentenced to six months in case of A.J. Freund
A former Illinois Department of Children and Family Services employee was sentenced to six months in prison in connection with the death of 5-year-old A.J. Freund.
Woman injured by fallen rusted Chicago light pole to get $1.25 million settlement
Isabella Keating was sitting in her Jeep at a stop light in Streeterville on Feb. 25, 2020, when a rusted light pole came crashing down on her windshield, causing her a serious concussion.
$50 million settlement recommended for 4 men wrongfully convicted of 1995 double murder
Charles Johnson, Larod Styles, Troshawn McCoy, and Lashawn Ezell were exonerated in 2017 of the murders of Khaled Ibrahim and Yousef Ali.
Gov. JB Pritzker signs $53 billion Illinois state budget plan
The spending plan includes $182 million to help Chicago cover the costs of caring for migrants, and a $350 million increase in funding for schools statewide.