Man killed in Skokie shooting
A man was shot and killed Tuesday morning in north suburban Skokie.
A man was shot and killed Tuesday morning in north suburban Skokie.
WATCH: Man arrested after driving Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test 'Wade Mode'
A man was arrested after police say he intentionally drove a Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test its "wade mode" feature.
A man was arrested after police say he intentionally drove a Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test its "wade mode" feature.
House hunting? Data suggests the most affordable cities to buy a home
Homeownership may still be possible – just in different cities. A new study reveals the most affordable U.S. housing markets in 2026.
Homeownership may still be possible – just in different cities. A new study reveals the most affordable U.S. housing markets in 2026.
Trump-backed challenger tests Thomas Massie's support in high-stakes Kentucky primary
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is facing a Trump-endorsed challenger in one of the nation’s most expensive House primaries, with the race seen as a test of President Trump’s influence within the Republican Party.
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is facing a Trump-endorsed challenger in one of the nation’s most expensive House primaries, with the race seen as a test of President Trump’s influence within the Republican Party.
Northalsted Market Days 2026: Chicago street festival's headliners announced
Keri Hilson, Daya, JORDY, Dawn Richard and more are headed to Northalsted Market Days this August. Here’s what to know about the 2026 lineup and festival weekend in Chicago.
Keri Hilson, Daya, JORDY, Dawn Richard and more are headed to Northalsted Market Days this August. Here’s what to know about the 2026 lineup and festival weekend in Chicago.
Cook County Land Bank reaches milestone with 2,500th redevelopment project in Garfield Park
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle highlights a milestone as the Cook County Land Bank Authority celebrates its 2,500th redeveloped property, including 17 new homes built in Garfield Park through its vacant-property revitalization program.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle highlights a milestone as the Cook County Land Bank Authority celebrates its 2,500th redeveloped property, including 17 new homes built in Garfield Park through its vacant-property revitalization program.
House proposal would charge EV owners $130 yearly for road repairs
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Aurora police chase results in gun charges for 2 teens
An 18-year-old and a 15-year-old have been charged after Aurora police said they found them with loaded guns, including one equipped with a machine gun conversion device.
An 18-year-old and a 15-year-old have been charged after Aurora police said they found them with loaded guns, including one equipped with a machine gun conversion device.
Attorney discusses lawsuit against Live Nation, Tinley Park venue
A Chicago attorney speaks after a lawsuit was filed against Live Nation and Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park. The lawsuit alleges poor security at a 2025 Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul concert led to the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl.
A Chicago attorney speaks after a lawsuit was filed against Live Nation and Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park. The lawsuit alleges poor security at a 2025 Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul concert led to the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl.
Civil liberty advocates sue Illinois over 'show your papers' gun law
Illinois is facing a lawsuit over its law requiring residents to obtain a license to own a gun or ammunition.
Illinois is facing a lawsuit over its law requiring residents to obtain a license to own a gun or ammunition.
Waukegan drowning: Teen dies after swimming in Lake Michigan
A teenage boy died after being pulled from Lake Michigan Monday evening in north suburban Waukegan.
A teenage boy died after being pulled from Lake Michigan Monday evening in north suburban Waukegan.
Kroger cheese garlic croutons recalled over salmonella fears
The Food and Drug Administration said this new recall affects Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons distributed to stores in various states, including Georgia, Texas, and Illinois.
The Food and Drug Administration said this new recall affects Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons distributed to stores in various states, including Georgia, Texas, and Illinois.
Northwestern study explores asthma drug as possible treatment for aggressive cancers
Dr. Bin Zhang from Northwestern Medicine discusses new research suggesting the asthma medication Singulair could help fight aggressive forms of cancer alongside existing treatments.
Dr. Bin Zhang from Northwestern Medicine discusses new research suggesting the asthma medication Singulair could help fight aggressive forms of cancer alongside existing treatments.
Historians launch crowdsourced hunt to find forgotten Revolutionary War veterans
A new app is helping volunteers locate and document forgotten American Revolutionary War veterans buried in cemeteries ahead of Memorial Day and America’s 250th birthday celebration.
A new app is helping volunteers locate and document forgotten American Revolutionary War veterans buried in cemeteries ahead of Memorial Day and America’s 250th birthday celebration.
Lawsuit claims poor security at Tinley Park concert venue led to teen's sexual assault
A lawsuit filed this week accuses Live Nation and the Tinley Park amphitheater of failing to protect a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted during a Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul concert last summer.
A lawsuit filed this week accuses Live Nation and the Tinley Park amphitheater of failing to protect a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted during a Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul concert last summer.
How does Ebola spread? What to know as Congo outbreak worsens
A rare type of Ebola is spreading in Congo, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of cases already reported. Here’s what to know about the Bundibugyo virus.
A rare type of Ebola is spreading in Congo, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of cases already reported. Here’s what to know about the Bundibugyo virus.
Chicago men charged months after shooting that killed 2 teens
Two Chicago men have been charged with murder in connection with a shooting last October that killed two boys, 16 and 17, in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
Two Chicago men have been charged with murder in connection with a shooting last October that killed two boys, 16 and 17, in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
Woman dies after falling into NYC manhole while getting out of car
Police said the 56-year-old woman was found unconscious and unresponsive inside an uncovered maintenance hole in front of 563 Fifth Ave.
Police said the 56-year-old woman was found unconscious and unresponsive inside an uncovered maintenance hole in front of 563 Fifth Ave.
Bears stadium future remains uncertain as Illinois lawmakers debate megaprojects bill
Illinois State Sen. Elgie Sims Jr. discusses where negotiations stand on the proposed Chicago Bears stadium project as team leaders and NFL owners weigh options in Arlington Heights and Indiana.
Illinois State Sen. Elgie Sims Jr. discusses where negotiations stand on the proposed Chicago Bears stadium project as team leaders and NFL owners weigh options in Arlington Heights and Indiana.
Chicago aldermen push for answers as city weighs new gun detection system
Chicago leaders are debating new gun detection technology months after the city ended its ShotSpotter contract, with concerns over cost, accuracy and community impact still unresolved.
Chicago leaders are debating new gun detection technology months after the city ended its ShotSpotter contract, with concerns over cost, accuracy and community impact still unresolved.