Pritzker joins Gold Star families for Christmas tree lighting in the Loop
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With 20 days until Christmas, Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton joined Gold Star families Monday for a Christmas tree lighting.

Chicago police warn thieves targeting mail trucks in the Loop

There have been at least two reports of thieves targeting U.S, Postal Service vehicles in the Loop this week. 

Bally’s tries to allay concerns about temporary Medinah Temple casino at community meeting

City officials and Bally’s Corp. leaders aimed to allay some concerns from residents about the planned transformation of Medinah Temple downtown into a temporary casino at a community meeting Tuesday evening.

Salvation Army donation kettle stolen in Loop

The Salvation Army is asking for the public’s help after someone stole a red kettle, containing about $400 in donations, in the Loop Tuesday afternoon.

SWAT team responds after man is shot in Loop hotel
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A victim was shot inside the La Quinta Inn and Suites in the Loop early Saturday. The suspect got away, but no one saw him leave the building.

Metra trains briefly halted after gas leak at Millennium Station

A gas leak at Millennium Station briefly halted trains in both directions during Wednesday morning rush hour in the Loop.

Woman stabbed after telling trespasser to leave business in the Loop

A woman working at a business in the Loop was stabbed after telling a man who was trespassing that he had to leave Saturday night. 

Chicago officials lay out Election Day security plans

With tensions high across the country ahead of the hotly contested midterms, Chicago officials gathered at the Board of Elections supersite in the Loop Friday and pledged to protect voters and poll workers while insisting there are no looming threats ahead of Election Day.

Macy's puts finishing touches on Christmas tree inside Walnut Room

Macy's on State Street is a big part of the holidays for a lot of people and on Wednesday Santa's elves were busy putting the finishing touches on the Great Tree in the Walnut Room. 

Man driving BMW carjacked in Chicago's Loop

The victim was in the BMW on Jackson Boulevard near South Michigan Avenue around 5:30 when a black four-door sedan pulled up alongside him.

Chicago police: Man shot inside car in Loop

A 55-year-old man was shot while sitting in a parked car in the Loop Friday night. 

Man shot inside a car in Chicago Loop
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A 55-year-old man was sitting in a car in the Loop when he was shot in the abdomen.