Chicago man who set 'Walking Man' on fire was out on bail and wanted by police: report
A man accused of setting a homeless man on fire in an unprovoked attack was out on bail and was wanted by police for violating the bail conditions at the time of the alleged incident.
A man accused of setting a homeless man on fire in an unprovoked attack was out on bail and was wanted by police for violating the bail conditions at the time of the alleged incident.
Pixar-themed mini golf course opens at Chicago's Navy Pier
A Pixar-themed pop-up miniature golf course is now open and accepting tee times at Chicago's Navy Pier.
A Pixar-themed pop-up miniature golf course is now open and accepting tee times at Chicago's Navy Pier.
Prosecutors say Melrose Park man accused of setting 'Walking Man' on fire is a 'special kind of evil'
'SPECIAL KIND OF EVIL": Prosecutors say Guardia stood over Kromelis for 16 seconds, just looking at him. Guardia then allegedly walked a short distance to the intersection near where the victim was sleeping at Lower Wabash and Kinzie. No traffic was going or coming at this time, prosecutors said. Guardia then allegedly walked back to the victim, stood over him and poured liquid from the cup onto Kromelis' head and lit him on fire.
'SPECIAL KIND OF EVIL": Prosecutors say Guardia stood over Kromelis for 16 seconds, just looking at him. Guardia then allegedly walked a short distance to the intersection near where the victim was sleeping at Lower Wabash and Kinzie. No traffic was going or coming at this time, prosecutors said. Guardia then allegedly walked back to the victim, stood over him and poured liquid from the cup onto Kromelis' head and lit him on fire.
Chicago man charged with stabbing 56-year-old multiple times during fight at Loop hotel
A 56-year-old man was allegedly involved in a fight with the suspect, 42-year-old Gregory Bell, on the fifth floor hallway of a hotel, police said. The victim was stabbed multiple times
A 56-year-old man was allegedly involved in a fight with the suspect, 42-year-old Gregory Bell, on the fifth floor hallway of a hotel, police said. The victim was stabbed multiple times
4 suspects wanted for stealing merchandise from Ulta Beauty store in Chicago's South Loop
Four suspects entered an Ulta Beauty store in the South Loop Sunday afternoon and stole property.
Four suspects entered an Ulta Beauty store in the South Loop Sunday afternoon and stole property.
Crowds pack Chicago parks and lakefront to enjoy Memorial Day weekend
If you are visiting from out of town and plan to hit the road to head home on Memorial Day – traffic will be most congested from 1-4 p.m., according to travel experts with AAA.
If you are visiting from out of town and plan to hit the road to head home on Memorial Day – traffic will be most congested from 1-4 p.m., according to travel experts with AAA.
Loop stabbing: 1 hurt after being stabbed multiple times in hotel hallway; suspect in custody
The victim was involved in a fight with another person on the fifth floor hallway of a hotel. The victim was stabbed multiple times, and was transported to the hospital in an unknown condition.
The victim was involved in a fight with another person on the fifth floor hallway of a hotel. The victim was stabbed multiple times, and was transported to the hospital in an unknown condition.
Chicago street, sidewalk closures for Suenos Music Festival, Coldplay
There are several weekend road closures around Grant Park this weekend for the Suenos Music Festival.
There are several weekend road closures around Grant Park this weekend for the Suenos Music Festival.
Chicago man, 22, charged after allegedly exchanging gunfire with off-duty Cook County sheriff's deputy
A 22-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly pointed a gun at an off-duty Cook County Sheriff's deputy near Millennium Park Friday night.
A 22-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly pointed a gun at an off-duty Cook County Sheriff's deputy near Millennium Park Friday night.
Millennium Park shooting: Chicago police say they've found gun from suspect shot by security guard
Chicago Police said the 22-year-old was trying to enter Millennium Park about 7:20 p.m. but refused to be checked by a metal-detecting wand at the entry point. Then, he jumped a fence and allegedly pulled out a gun and opened fire as a security guard approached. The guard shot him.
Chicago Police said the 22-year-old was trying to enter Millennium Park about 7:20 p.m. but refused to be checked by a metal-detecting wand at the entry point. Then, he jumped a fence and allegedly pulled out a gun and opened fire as a security guard approached. The guard shot him.
Chicago shooting suspect arrested on tourism boat after off-duty Cook County sheriff's deputy wounded him
Another shooting in downtown Chicago Friday night turned into a chaotic scene on the Riverwalk.
Another shooting in downtown Chicago Friday night turned into a chaotic scene on the Riverwalk.
Chicago curfew rollback clears city council committee
Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s plan to roll back the witching hour and age of Chicago?s seldom-enforced weekend curfew cleared a key legislative hurdle on Friday despite an avalanche of opposition.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s plan to roll back the witching hour and age of Chicago?s seldom-enforced weekend curfew cleared a key legislative hurdle on Friday despite an avalanche of opposition.
Chicago curfew rollback clears city council committee amid opposition
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to roll back the witching hour and age of Chicago’s seldom-enforced weekend curfew cleared a key legislative hurdle on Friday despite an avalanche of opposition.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to roll back the witching hour and age of Chicago’s seldom-enforced weekend curfew cleared a key legislative hurdle on Friday despite an avalanche of opposition.
Chicago Children's Choir holding 'Paint the Town Red' concert in Millennium Park
Judy Hanson, senior director of the Chicago Children's Choir, previews their "Paint the Town Red" concert taking place next week at Pritzker Pavilion.
Judy Hanson, senior director of the Chicago Children's Choir, previews their "Paint the Town Red" concert taking place next week at Pritzker Pavilion.
Chicago police seek men in strong-arm robbery on CTA platform in Loop
Police are looking to identify three males suspected of robbing and assaulting a man Thursday on a CTA platform in the Loop.
Police are looking to identify three males suspected of robbing and assaulting a man Thursday on a CTA platform in the Loop.
Millennium Park curfew in effect, unaccompanied minors no longer allowed after 6 p.m.
The curfew for minors in Millennium Park officially began Thursday night. Unaccompanied minors will not be allowed in the park after 6 p.m.
The curfew for minors in Millennium Park officially began Thursday night. Unaccompanied minors will not be allowed in the park after 6 p.m.
Teatro ZinZanni brings acrobatic allure back Chicago's Loop
Samuel and Sylvia Rose give us a preview of Teatro ZinZanni Chicago's show-stealing performances.
Samuel and Sylvia Rose give us a preview of Teatro ZinZanni Chicago's show-stealing performances.
CTA robbery: Suspect wanted for grabbing purse from victim on Blue Line platform in the Loop
The suspect approached a passenger on the CTA Blue Line platform and grabbed her purse from her shoulder, authorities said. After a struggle with the victim, the suspect overpowered the victim and took the purse.
The suspect approached a passenger on the CTA Blue Line platform and grabbed her purse from her shoulder, authorities said. After a struggle with the victim, the suspect overpowered the victim and took the purse.
Family mourns loss of boy shot dead in Millennium Park: 'The one time I let him out, he gets killed'
At 16, Seandell Holliday had big plans ahead of him: He wanted to provide for his family and, a drummer, he wanted to make his own music and open his own studio.
At 16, Seandell Holliday had big plans ahead of him: He wanted to provide for his family and, a drummer, he wanted to make his own music and open his own studio.
Mayor Lightfoot sets earlier citywide weekend curfew
A day after announcing that unaccompanied minors would be banned from Millennium Park on weekend evenings, Mayor Lori Lightfoot took the next step and rolled back the citywide weekend curfew to 10 p.m. from the current 11 p.m.
A day after announcing that unaccompanied minors would be banned from Millennium Park on weekend evenings, Mayor Lori Lightfoot took the next step and rolled back the citywide weekend curfew to 10 p.m. from the current 11 p.m.