Data shows carjackings still occurring in Chicago at a frightening rate
Police data shows there have been 870 carjackings through July 22, which is up 53 percent from the same period in 2020.
Technology helps Lollapalooza attendees locate lost items
Lollapalooza's over, but for people who lost a personal item at Grant Park, the process of finding it is just beginning.
Man “seriously injured” after being impaled by metal rod in Ashburn factory
A 34-year-old man was impaled in a factory incident Monday in Ashburn on the Southwest Side.
Jussie Smollett lawyers get more time to prepare arguments
“Like many people in Chicago, when I first heard of the Smollett case … I was absolutely certain that he was guilty based on the media coverage,” attorney Nenye Uche told reporters. “But I can say now categorically, looking at the evidence, hundreds of pages so far, and there are many, many more to look at, so far it’s obvious to us he’s absolutely innocent.”
Man running on water inside 'bubble' for charity washes up on Florida beach
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office said a strange vessel washed ashore on Saturday morning. It turned out to be a Central Florida man who was ‘walking on water’ for charity.
Chicago-area mechanics go on strike Monday, affecting 50+ dealerships
Getting your car serviced at dozens of Chicagoland dealerships is a lot more difficult now that more than 800 service technicians are on strike.
Man shot while sitting in traffic on Chicago's South Side
A 25-year-old man was in a vehicle and stopped in traffic when two offenders exited a dark color SUV and began shooting at the vehicle.
More than 85% of Marquette University students are vaccinated, school says
The school said that the “small number of students [who] are still noncompliant… will receive personal phone calls this week to help bring them into compliance.”
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich files lawsuit demanding right to run for office again
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years in prison for trying to sell former President Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat. Now, Blago wants the right to run for public office in Illinois again.
Exclusive interview with the man charged with murdering 17-year-old after the Astros game
EXCLUSIVE: Hear from the man who police say opened fire into a family's pickup truck in a fit of road rage after the family left the Astros game. The man is now charged with murder.
Illinois announces 3 more $100K winners in state's vaccine lottery
Three more Illinois residents have won $100,000 each in the state's vaccine lottery.
Free admission for kids at Brookfield Zoo through Wednesday
From Monday through Wednesday, children 11-years-old and younger will get into the zoo for free.
Brookfield Zoo free days for kids this week
Starting Monday through Wednesday, children 11-year-old and younger will get into the zoo for free.
Impact of Lollapalooza on Chicago's normal operations: OEMC
Lollapalooza took over Chicago this weekend. Rich Guidice from the OEMC talks about how the festival impacted the city's normal operations.
19 arrested during Lollapalooza festival in Chicago's Grant Park
19 people were arrested at 2021 Lollapalooza, compared with 31 in 2019 and 12 in 2018.
1-year-old boy, 19-year-old man in serious condition after being shot in Gary
A 1-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man are in serious condition after being shot in Gary, Indiana Monday afternoon.
Pritzker signs new law aimed to prevent gun violence in Illinois
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed new legislation on Monday aimed to prevent gun violence in Illinois.
New Illinois law will effectively end immigrant detention
Illinois will effectively end immigrant detention and further restrict local law enforcement’s ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities under a plan Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Monday.
DaBaby offers 2nd apology after recent homophobic comments
The Grammy-nominated performer said he was misinformed for his comments about HIV/AIDS in the post, which came a day after the rapper was cut from Lollapalooza’s lineup in Chicago.
Man dies after Arizona bee attack; 3 others taken to hospital
Authorities said the swarming bees came from 100-pound open beehive that was in a tree inside a home’s backyard.