'Starved Rock Killer' released from prison after 59 years, now living in West Loop
The man known as the “Starved Rock Killer” has been released from prison and is now in Chicago.
Local program allows kids from violent neighborhoods to relocate, receive tutoring while in school
Terrence Wallace is the founder of the InZone Project, which is a program that allows kids from violent neighborhoods to relocate and receive focused mentoring and tutoring as they make their way through school.
Surfer captures drone footage of sharks gathering in shallow water at New Smyrna Beach
"And now you can see why I've been so spooked paddling out alone!" Jeremy Johnston said.
Girl, 14, missing from Chicago Lawn; last seen earlier today
Ashley Dixon, who also goes by the alias Kayla Love, was last seen February 21, 2020 in the 3100 block of West Marquette Road in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
3 injured after being struck by vehicle on Near West Side; driver also hurt
The driver lost control, swerved into oncoming traffic and hit three people at the intersection before crashing into a parked car, police said.
No bail for man charged in 'execution style' shooting in CTA tunnel that left 1 dead
Torrez Cathery is charged with first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm in the shooting death of 24-year-old Edward Charleston, according to a bond proffer prepared by Cook County prosecutors.
Chicago man, 62, charged with paying teen to send explicit videos on WhatsApp: feds
High B. Fowler is charged with a count of production of child porn for soliciting sexually explicit images and video from a 16-year-old girl, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Northern Illinois District.
Chicago high school in misconduct probe removes another staffer
Jerryelyn Jones, an administrator-in-charge at Lincoln Park High School, sent parents a letter Thursday informing them about the removal of the temporary staffer, who wasn't named.
10-year-old once thought to never be able to walk runs across finish line at Disney Princess 5K
A 10-year-old defying the odds.
Season's cold-related death count rises to 31
The three deaths happened as early as December 2019, but their autopsy results were announced Friday. The deaths happened in Beverly, Bronzeville and Lincoln Park.
Four nights of closures, full stops begin Saturday at Jane Byrne Interchange
New ramp beams will be installed at the interchange as part of the ongoing Byrne reconstruction.
Watch: First grader completes chemo, rings bell at Chicago hospital
Lucas Blanco has rang the bell at Lurie Children's Hospital. The Mundelein boy was battling leukemia.
Report: Florida teacher washed out student’s mouth with hand sanitizer
Six students told Palm Beach County school district officials that the teacher grabbed a bottle of hand sanitizer and pumped it into the student’s mouth, an investigative report said.
Proposed bill in Michigan House would ban declawing of cats; fine violators up to $1,000
The Michigan House of Representatives could consider a bill that would ban the practice of declawing cats
Indiana couple drove boys with Trump flags off road: police
Both Perry-Jones and Smith have been charged with two felony counts of intimidation and criminal recklessnes.
Large bear spotted roaming in Monrovia second day in a row
A large bear was spotted early Friday morning in Monrovia, only a day after a bear was reported roaming around the nearby campus of Mayflower Elementary School.
SWAT officers to start riding CTA trains amid spike in crime
Beck and Mayor Lori Lightfoot are expected to unveil a more extensive CTA security plan next week.
5 charged in Mag Mile H&M theft where suspects ran through Red Line tunnel
Two juvenile boys, 15 and 16, and three 18-year-old men each face a felony count of retail theft over $300 and a misdeamnor count of trespass.
Woman missing from Deer Park assisted-living home found safe in clothing store
She was found later that morning in a Banana Republic clothing store, where a customer called 911.
McDonald's launches set of candles with ingredients that smell like their popular Quarter Pounder
Ever wanted your house to smell like McDonald's?