Englewood First Responders founder charged with sexually assaulting 2 girls
The founder of a popular youth outreach program in Englewood has been charged with grooming and sexually assaulting two girls
Tommy Schaefer seeks release from jail in Bali suitcase murder conspiracy
A Chicago man convicted in Indonesia of helping his girlfriend kill her mother and hide her body in a suitcase at a resort in Bali is asking a judge to release him from jail while he awaits trial on U.S. charges.
Man charged with murder in fatal 2025 shooting in Des Plaines
A year-long investigation has led to an arrest in a fatal shooting in northwest suburban Des Plaines.
Grubhub customers and drivers to receive $23.8 million in settlement payments
Hundreds of thousands of Grubhub drivers and customers will soon receive payments totaling more than $23.8 million under a settlement agreement over allegations of deceptive practices.
Chicago City Council members demand Bally's resume casino construction
Twenty-seven members of the Chicago City Council signed a letter Wednesday demanding Bally's resume construction of its Chicago casino complex and called for a hearing after the company said it was "resetting" its pace over video gambling concerns.
Indiana Gov. Braun expects to declare statewide emergency over storm damage
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Wednesday said he expects to declare a statewide emergency following severe storms that caused widespread wind damage in northwest Indiana and significant flooding in central parts of the state.
Feds file new charges in robbery attempt during ATF sting in Country Club Hills
Prosecutors have filed new charges over the attempted robbery of undercover federal agents in Country Club Hills in June, and acknowledged that they misidentified one of the three accused gunmen in the original charges.
Aurora man charged with hit-and-run death of bicyclist in Hampshire
An Aurora man has been charged in the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist last month in west suburban Hampshire.
Chicago Bears' safety Coby Bryant out 4 to 6 months after knee surgery
Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant is expected to miss 4 to 6 months after undergoing surgery on his injured knee, head coach Ben Johnson announced Tuesday.
Chicago man charged with DUI in crash that killed woman in Lakeview
A Chicago man has been charged with drunk driving in a string of hit-and-run crashes that left a woman dead over the weekend in the Lakeview neighborhood.
Another round of storms hits Chicago while Sunday cleanup continues
Another round of severe weather hit the Chicago area during the day Tuesday, prompting tornado warnings and causing what were expected to be widespread severe tree damage and power outages.
Palatine District 211 apologizes after "Hail Hitler" email sent by former student
Classes are back in session at Palatine Township High School District 211, and the new year is beginning with controversy.
2 custodians fatally shot at Mark Twain Elementary School near Midway Airport
A man and a woman were killed in a shooting at a Chicago Public Schools elementary school on Monday afternoon near Midway International Airport.
Tim Anderson, former White Sox All-Star shortstop, retiring from MLB
Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star shortstop who won the 2019 AL batting title with the Chicago White Sox, has decided to retire after spending 10 years in the major leagues.
1 man dead, 1 critically injured after being hit by vehicle in Hanover Park
One pedestrian was killed and another was critically injured when they were hit by a car while crossing the street on Saturday night in northwest suburban Hanover Park.