Cook County District 130 custodians dismissed after arriving to find key cards disabled
Custodians in Cook County’s District 130 are set to lose their jobs in November as students, teachers and staff prepare to return to school.
Custodians in Cook County’s District 130 are set to lose their jobs in November as students, teachers and staff prepare to return to school.
Supertri Chicago: What first-time triathletes need to know
Thousands of athletes are expected for Supertri Chicago this weekend, and a race coach shares last-minute tips and advice to help first-time competitors prepare for North America’s largest triathlon.
Thousands of athletes are expected for Supertri Chicago this weekend, and a race coach shares last-minute tips and advice to help first-time competitors prepare for North America’s largest triathlon.
Amazon expanding drone deliveries to 500 cities
From toiletries to grill accessories, hundreds of cities could now begin to see their Amazon deliveries literally drop from the sky, as the retail giant is expanding their drone delivery service to nearly 500 cities nationwide.
From toiletries to grill accessories, hundreds of cities could now begin to see their Amazon deliveries literally drop from the sky, as the retail giant is expanding their drone delivery service to nearly 500 cities nationwide.
Tolls are going up in Illinois after board approves hike
The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors voted unanimously Wednesday to approve toll increases for passenger and commercial vehicles beginning in the new year.
The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors voted unanimously Wednesday to approve toll increases for passenger and commercial vehicles beginning in the new year.
Why mosquitoes may seem worse than ever in Chicago
An epidemiologist explains what’s behind this mosquito season, what to know about Asian tiger mosquitoes and how you can protect yourself from bites and mosquito-borne illnesses.
An epidemiologist explains what’s behind this mosquito season, what to know about Asian tiger mosquitoes and how you can protect yourself from bites and mosquito-borne illnesses.
Toyota recalls nearly 50K Tacoma trucks
Toyota’s new recall impacts certain Toyota Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles manufactured between 2024 and 2025.
Toyota’s new recall impacts certain Toyota Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles manufactured between 2024 and 2025.
Illinois tolls will increase in January after board's 8-0 vote
Tolls are going up in Illinois. The Tollway Board voted 8-0 Wednesday to approve increases beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
Tolls are going up in Illinois. The Tollway Board voted 8-0 Wednesday to approve increases beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
Video: US marshals injured after deck collapses while serving warrant
Harrowing video shows the moment a second-story deck collapsed while law enforcement served a warrant at a home in Missouri.
Harrowing video shows the moment a second-story deck collapsed while law enforcement served a warrant at a home in Missouri.
Palatine police seek murder suspect 3 years after teen's shooting death
Palatine police continue to search for Jesus Pantoja three years after 15-year-old Damian Hernandez was shot and killed.
Palatine police continue to search for Jesus Pantoja three years after 15-year-old Damian Hernandez was shot and killed.
Supporters of Father Pfleger rally outside Chicago Archdiocese
Supporters of Fr. Michael Pfleger gathered outside the Archdiocese of Chicago on Wednesday to call for his reinstatement at Saint Sabina Church.
Supporters of Fr. Michael Pfleger gathered outside the Archdiocese of Chicago on Wednesday to call for his reinstatement at Saint Sabina Church.
CDC reporting nearly 16,000 total cyclosporiasis cases
Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.
Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.
Cook County sending out 2nd installment of property tax bills after 2-month delay
Cook County’s second installment property tax bills are finally being sent out after a two-month delay, with homeowners now facing an Oct. 1 deadline and new guidance on how to appeal future assessments.
Cook County’s second installment property tax bills are finally being sent out after a two-month delay, with homeowners now facing an Oct. 1 deadline and new guidance on how to appeal future assessments.
Some power outages extended another week after deadly Indiana storms
More than 84,000 NIPSCO customers remain without power after the Aug. 11 storms, with some Northwest Indiana communities facing outages until Aug. 25 as crews work to repair widespread damage.
More than 84,000 NIPSCO customers remain without power after the Aug. 11 storms, with some Northwest Indiana communities facing outages until Aug. 25 as crews work to repair widespread damage.
Dearborn protest: Jake Lang's anti-Islam message draws Nazis sympathizers, large demonstration
Demonstrators with two very different messages clashed outside the Dearborn City Council meeting Tuesday night as anti-Islam activist activist Jake Lang came to town.
Demonstrators with two very different messages clashed outside the Dearborn City Council meeting Tuesday night as anti-Islam activist activist Jake Lang came to town.
Chicago crash: 5 taken by ambulance after car hits pole
Five people were injured in a crash, three seriously, on Chicago’s South Side this morning. Here’s what we know.
Five people were injured in a crash, three seriously, on Chicago’s South Side this morning. Here’s what we know.
Chicago crash: Multiple people taken by ambulance after car hits pole
An emergency response was underway Wednesday morning on Chicago's South Side after a car crashed into a pole in Park Manor.
An emergency response was underway Wednesday morning on Chicago's South Side after a car crashed into a pole in Park Manor.
Streamwood man convicted of strangling, sexually assaulting child
Prosecutors said Quinton Hawkins tried to keep the girl quiet with threats, telling her she would die if she told anyone.
Prosecutors said Quinton Hawkins tried to keep the girl quiet with threats, telling her she would die if she told anyone.
Chicago man charged after 107 mph suburban police chase
Prosecutors say a Chicago man kept driving on two damaged tires after suburban police used spike strips during a high-speed chase Sunday.
Prosecutors say a Chicago man kept driving on two damaged tires after suburban police used spike strips during a high-speed chase Sunday.
Chicago shootings leave 1 teen dead, 6 others hurt overnight
Chicago police are investigating several shootings that left one teenager dead and six others wounded across the city overnight.
Chicago police are investigating several shootings that left one teenager dead and six others wounded across the city overnight.
Chicago crime: 9 shot, 1 fatally overnight; woman killed, man wounded in stabbing
Nine people were shot, including a 16-year-old boy who died, in a series of shootings across Chicago from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. Two other people were stabbed, including a woman who died.
Nine people were shot, including a 16-year-old boy who died, in a series of shootings across Chicago from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. Two other people were stabbed, including a woman who died.