Lovin' Local: Squeaky G's Car Wash in Bartlett
Shawn and Dan Andre from Squeeky G's Car Wash talk about how their business has adjusted during the pandemic.
Convicted child murderer released from prison
Cayce Williams, a man convicted of killing and raping a child in 1997, was released from prison on parole Thursday.
Lincoln Park Zoo prepares for reopening
Lincoln Park Zoo Director Megan Ross talks about the zoo's upcoming reopening and subsequent fundraisers.
Man charged with Naperville bakery burglary
A man is facing a felony charge for allegedly burglarizing a bakery last May in suburban Naperville.
Vehicle delivery driver beaten, robbed of cargo at Des Plaines dealership
A vehicle delivery driver was seriously injured Thursday when a group of robbers beat him and stole his shipment of vehicles at a dealership in northwest suburban Des Plaines.
1 killed, 7 wounded in Thursday shootings across Chicago
Eight people were shot, one fatally, Thursday in Chicago, including a man killed in Austin on the West Side.
Temps expected to soar into mid-50s this weekend in Chicago
Break out the shorts, and fire up the grill! Temps are expected to soar into the mid-50s this weekend.
Man, 18, killed in Harvey crash
An 18-year-old man was killed in a crash Wednesday in south suburban Harvey.
South Side residents rally to block CFD Tower Ladder removal
Some residents on the South Side are trying to block the removal of a specialized piece of fire equipment.
2 who killed Chicago cops paroled after decades in prison
Two men convicted of killing Chicago police officers in separate incidents decades ago were paroled Thursday, drawing the ire of officials who opposed the move and believe it “sends a troubling message”
Madigan’s replacement chosen -- for 2nd time in 4 days
A successor to state Rep. Michael Madigan was chosen Thursday for the second time in four days.
Man gets time served for not testifying about 2015 shooting
A Chicago man who was wounded during a 2015 gang-related shooting that left a bystander dead was sentenced Thursday to time served for refusing to tell a grand jury who fired the shots.
Chicago native living in Texas receives $13K electricity bill
Akilah Scott-Amos is a Chicago native living in Houston. Although she never lost power during the deep freeze in the south saw last week, she almost blew a fuse when she saw her electricity bill.
Illinois Rep. Marie Newman places transgender flag outside office, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responds
Rep. Marie Newman, D-Ill., whose daughter is transgender, tweeted a video of herself placing a transgender flag outside her office. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responded with a video of her own in which she puts up a sign that reads: “There are Two genders: MALE and FEMALE. “Trust The Science!”
United Center to become mass vaccination site
According to published reports, the location could vaccinate up to 7,000 people per day as early as next month.
Illinois Tollways go cash-free — permanently
Tollway drivers can say goodbye to loose change and cash.
Person arrested at Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont after gunman seen in garage
A person was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after a gunman was seen near the Fashion Outlets of Chicago mall in suburban Rosemont.
Man wounded in mid-day shooting on Dan Ryan Expy.
A man was shot Thursday as he drove on the Dan Ryan Expressway with a woman and child in the car near Garfield Boulevard.
Trio set fire to CTA van during summer riots: feds
Federal prosecutors have charged three men with setting fire to a CTA van during summer rioting in Chicago last year.
22 men arrested in Cook County sting targeting sex buyers
Twenty-two men were issued citations and 19 vehicles were towed after the men responded to online prostitution advertisements.