Teen rescued from Lisle house fire
A teenage boy was rescued from a fire Tuesday at a home in west suburban Lisle.
Man with dementia missing from Austin
An 89-year-old man with dementia has been reported missing from Austin on the West Side.
Witness breaks up potential sexual assault in Logan Square
A potential sexual assault was stopped Tuesday after someone called police in Logan Square on the Northwest Side.
Person in custody after standoff with SWAT team in Montclare
A person is in custody following a standoff with police Wednesday in Montclare on the Northwest Side.
15 shot, 2 fatally, Tuesday across Chicago
Fifteen people were shot, two fatally, Tuesday in Chicago.
Cindy McCain endorses Joe Biden for president in rebuke of Trump
Cindy McCain, the widow of Senator John McCain, is expected to endorse Joe Biden for president.
Person found dead, burned near Fernwood home: police
A person was found dead and burned Tuesday by a home in Fernwood on the South Side.
Thousands expected to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg at Supreme Court
Thousands of people are expected to pay their respects at the Supreme Court to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the women’s rights champion, leader of the court’s liberal bloc and feminist icon who died last week.
Pritzker readies Illinois National Guard ahead of possible announcement in Breonna Taylor case
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has put the Illinois National Guard in “a state of readiness” Tuesday ahead of a possible announcement of criminal charges in the death of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman who was shot to death in March by police officers in Louisville, Kentucky.
Girl, 12, missing from Brighton Park
A 12-year-old girl has gone missing from Brighton Park on the Southwest Side.
'Don't fill these out': Florida deputies warn against online quizzes
The answers to these quizzes, which often involve personal information about yourself, can give be tied to your passwords and online security.
CDC Halloween guidelines names trick-or-treating among 'high-risk' activities
The agency ranked a number of popular Halloween activities by their level of risk, and several of the most popular activities, like trick-or-treating are considered to be the most dangerous.
House under construction collapses in Wicker Park
A house that was under construction collapsed Tuesday in Wicker Park on the North Side.
Suburban care facility helping dementia patients: 'They still have something to contribute'
A suburban care facility is helping those diagnosed with dementia tap into all of their potential and proving a picture is worth more than a thousand words.
More suburban parents fighting for return to in-person learning
“If we can go to Walmart and purchase our groceries with our masks on and remain safe, then I think our kids can go back to school as well,” said parent Brandy Kittinger.
2 suspects fatally shot by Waukegan resident in attempted home invasion
A Waukegan resident exchanged gunshots with two people allegedly trying to break into a home Tuesday morning, fatally striking both suspects.
Family, activists want charges against 'Dreadhead Cowboy' dropped
“There’s a lot of kids out here being hurt. Just yesterday a 10-year-old got shot. This is what he’s fighting for, to stop the violence on kids, innocent kids,” the man's sister said.
Stray gunfire kills 64-year-old gas station owner in West Town; teen wounded
“Mr. Khan was a wonderful guy. Very down to Earth. And very compassionate with his family and with the community and always worked hard to raise his kids, educate them,” a longtime family-friend said.
Some Chicago suburbs to allow trick-or-treating on Halloween
In some suburbs, trick-or-treating will be allowed but it is recommended that residents wear a mask and stay away from large crowds.
Girl, 16, missing from West Rogers Park
Kimberly Mendez was last seen about 8 p.m. Sept. 16 and is missing from the 2400 block of West Jarvis Avenue, Chicago police said.