Race for Secretary of State: Giannoulias holds lead for Democratic nominee
Alexi Giannoulias is holding the lead for the Democratic nominee for Secretary of State.
Chicago woman charged with stabbing 3 people in Lake View
Lakendra Porter allegedly got into a fight with two other women and a man in the 1000 block of West Belmont Avenue on Sunday, police said. She allegedly pulled out a knife and began swinging it at the group.
Chicago Park District to reassign some beach lifeguards to open neighborhood pools July 5
With nearly half of its lifeguard jobs still unfilled, the Chicago Park District will limit access to no-swimming-allowed portions of North Avenue Beach and Calumet Beach to divert enough lifeguards to open 37 neighborhood pools on July 5.
Crews battling large fire on Chicago's Lower West Side
Crews were battling a fire on the Lower West Side Tuesday night.
Crews battle large fire on Chicago's Lower West Side
Crews were battling a fire on the Lower West Side Tuesday night.
Person suffers life-threatening injuries in I-294 crash
A person was seriously injured in a vehicle crash on Interstate 294 Tuesday afternoon.
Victim sustained multiple stab wounds after suspect attempted to kidnap them on Chicago's Northwest Side
The suspect forcibly shoved the victim in his the back seat. A physical struggle ensued with the victim, who sustained numerous stab wounds throughout the body, police said.
Illinois man used electronic communications device while driving, caused fatal crash: ISP
A Rockford man has been arrested after allegedly using an electronic communications device while driving, and crashing into another vehicle — which resulted in the death of another person.
Irvin gearing up for Republican primary race results
Out in the western suburbs, candidate Richard Irvin cast his ballot at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
January 6 hearing: Former aide testifies Trump dismissed threat of armed protesters
Former President Donald Trump fought security officials for control of the presidential SUV as he struggled to get to the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection, a key former White House aide has told House investigators.
Pritzker, Duckworth to hold joint result watch party
Gov. Pritzker, who is running against West Side native Beverly Miles, joined his Lieutenant Governor Tuesday, greeting voters all over Chicago.
Illinois primary: Chicago voter turnout low this Election Day
While the number of ballots cast in Chicago is steadily increasing by the hour, voter turnout in still down this primary.
Chicago's top doctor encourages families to get kids vaccinated
Dr. Allison Arwady said that 2,000 kids between six months and five years old in Chicago have received their first vaccine doses.
Many candidates looking to replace Rep. Bobby Rush in 1st Congressional District
It’s a crowded field to replace congressman Bobby Rush in the First Congressional District. The district is a predominately African-American, and covers many areas on the South Side and south suburbs.
6 suburban Chicago voting sites to stay open late
Six suburban polling places will stay open an hour late Tuesday evening, the Cook County Clerk’s Office announced.
Chicago voter turnout low this Illinois primary
While the number of ballots cast in Chicago is steadily increasing by the hour, voter turnout in still down this primary.
Shots fired at Chicago cops on South Side
The Chicago police officers were on bicycle patrol at a South Side park when an unknown offender began shooting towards them Tuesday afternoon.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
Gunman shoots at Chicago cops on South Side, police say
The Chicago police officers were on bicycle patrol at a South Side park when an unknown offender began shooting towards them Tuesday afternoon.
Death toll rises to 51 after migrants found in abandoned tractor-trailer in Texas
Dozens of people were found dead in an abandoned tractor-trailer on a remote road in San Antonio. Sixteen others were hospitalized, including four children.