'Golden Girls' convention coming to Chicago in 2022
There’s a convention being put together for "The Golden Girls" and organizers say it’s going to "thank you for being a fan."
Jelani Day's mom continues to press FBI to investigate his death as a hate crime
“Jelani's body was found in the Illinois River 3 and a half miles from his car, his clothes were found miles in another direction, his wallet was found miles in another direction, his cell phone was found miles in another direction, and then his license plates were removed from the back of his car. That doesn't sound like suicide. That sounds like homicide," attorney Ben Crump said.
Suburban man injured in Bishop Ford Expressway shooting
The victim was a 33-year-old man from La Grange. He was hospitalized with a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
Families in Woodridge condos are being forced out because tornado damage might cause frozen pipes
About 50 families in a suburban condo complex are being forced to move because tornado damage might lead to frozen water pipes.
Man dies after being shot multiple times in Marquette Park
A man died Tuesday morning after police found him lying unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds in the Marquette Park neighborhood.
Chicago to host United States Sail Grand Prix next June
Jimmy Spithill from the U.S. Sail GP team previews next year's Grand Prix taking place on Lake Michigan with Chicago serving as host.
Jussie Smollett back on stand after calling hoax claim '100% false'
Jussie Smollett will return to the witness stand Tuesday at his trial in Chicago, where the former “Empire” actor called claims that he staged an anti-gay, racist attack on himself “100% false.”
Prosecutors to question Jussie Smollett today during cross examination
Jussie Smollett took the witness stand Monday, a star turn for the actor at his trial for allegedly choreographing a hoax hate crime attack that boosted him to international fame — and sank his career.
Woman, 27, shot while standing inside Lawndale home
A woman was struck by gunfire Monday night while standing inside her home in the Lawndale neighborhood.
17-year-old charged in pair of armed robberies in Lake View
A 17-year-old boy was charged Monday in connection with two armed robberies in the Lake View neighborhood on the North Side.
Single-digit wind chills fuel coldest day of the season
This is by far the coldest morning of season and of this entire forecast period.
Girl, 12, wounded in downtown Chicago shooting
A 12-year-old girl was seriously hurt in a shooting Saturday night in the Loop.
Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. celebrates 40th birthday 4 months after being shot
"Feels unbelievable to be celebrating my 40th birthday with my Family, my family in blue and friends. God is Great!!" he posted on social media. "Thank you to all of you that made this possible! I’m so blessed!!!"
Cook County jury awards $18.5 million to family of Gary teen struck by truck on I-394
He suffered severe brain injuries and broken bones, and still requires care with many daily activities.
Jussie Smollett testimony: 'I am a Black man in America, I do not trust police'
Testifying for nearly six hours, Jussie Smollett said he was the victim of a real attack in January 2019, describing it as “out of whack, like a Looney Tunes adventure."
Chicago community gathers to pitch ideas on how to stop the surging violence
If there's one thing Chicagoans agree on, it's that the violence is out of hand.
UIC holds Crime Summit after violent weekend in downtown Chicago
If there's one thing Chicagoans agree on, it's that the violence is out of hand.
Chicago police days off canceled amid surging downtown crime
After a violent weekend downtown, Chicago police have canceled days off for officers starting this Thursday.
Chicago Officer Yanez celebrates 40th birthday
The partner of slain Chicago Officer Ella French celebrated a milestone on Monday.
Jury awards $18.5M to Gary teen struck by truck
On Monday, a Cook County jury awarded $18.5 million to the family of a Gary teenager who was hit by a truck.