Protesters rally in downtown Chicago following death of George Floyd
Demonstrators shut down streets in the Loop Friday, marching for hours and having some tense moments with police following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Demonstrators shut down streets in the Loop Friday, marching for hours and having some tense moments with police following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Deer in Chicago River rescued by officers on patrol boat
The police Marine Unit was passing the 400 block of South Lower Waker Drive about 8:30 a.m. when they noticed a deer “splashing around” in the river, according to police spokeswoman Karie James.
The police Marine Unit was passing the 400 block of South Lower Waker Drive about 8:30 a.m. when they noticed a deer “splashing around” in the river, according to police spokeswoman Karie James.
Woman walking dog rescues man drowning in Chicago River: 'There was nobody else to do it'
A woman who jumped in the Chicago River to rescue a drowning man on Thursday says she waited until it was clear that no one else was able to help him.
A woman who jumped in the Chicago River to rescue a drowning man on Thursday says she waited until it was clear that no one else was able to help him.
Wicker Park man charged with breaking into Loop bank
A 19-year-old man is charged with breaking into a bank in the Loop Monday and trying to steal from an ATM.
A 19-year-old man is charged with breaking into a bank in the Loop Monday and trying to steal from an ATM.
Warm weather draws residents outdoors to fight quarantine fatigue
You can call them social-distancing offenders. The Memorial Day weekend, paired with summer-like temperatures, drew many people outdoors Sunday.
You can call them social-distancing offenders. The Memorial Day weekend, paired with summer-like temperatures, drew many people outdoors Sunday.
Emergency lighting on at Willis Tower after flooding-related power outage, full power still out
Emergency lighting was on at the Willis Tower Friday for the first time since flooding in the building’s basement knocked out power Monday, but full power is expected to return over the weekend.
Emergency lighting was on at the Willis Tower Friday for the first time since flooding in the building’s basement knocked out power Monday, but full power is expected to return over the weekend.
Power at Willis Tower to be fully restored this weekend, ComEd says
It is an eerie sight at night to see Chicago’s tallest building standing above the rest in the dark.
It is an eerie sight at night to see Chicago’s tallest building standing above the rest in the dark.
Progress made but lights still out at Willis Tower
Authorities said Wednesday they are are getting closer to restoring power to Willis Tower after flooding in the building’s basement knocked out the lights at the iconic Chicago skyscraper.
Authorities said Wednesday they are are getting closer to restoring power to Willis Tower after flooding in the building’s basement knocked out the lights at the iconic Chicago skyscraper.
Willis Tower enters Day 3 of power outage
Crews are working around the clock to restore power at Willis Tower as the Chicago landmark enters the 3rd day of the outage.
Crews are working around the clock to restore power at Willis Tower as the Chicago landmark enters the 3rd day of the outage.
Willis Tower still without power, Lower Wacker closed until Saturday after floods
Willis Tower remains without power Tuesday and Lower Wacker Drive is expected to be closed until the end of week after record-setting rain led to extensive flooding.
Willis Tower remains without power Tuesday and Lower Wacker Drive is expected to be closed until the end of week after record-setting rain led to extensive flooding.
Willis Tower loses power after basement flooding, knocking out several TV stations
Willis Tower lost power early Monday after flooding from the Chicago River spilled into the building’s basement.
Willis Tower lost power early Monday after flooding from the Chicago River spilled into the building’s basement.
Power outages, Metra delays after Loop ComEd vault fire
Metra trains were delayed and several buildings were without power Thursday after a blaze broke out at a ComEd vault in the Loop.
Metra trains were delayed and several buildings were without power Thursday after a blaze broke out at a ComEd vault in the Loop.
Red Cross plans another blood drive at Navy Pier
Chicago’s Navy Pier and the Red Cross are partnering up for a second blood drive this month.
Chicago’s Navy Pier and the Red Cross are partnering up for a second blood drive this month.
Coronavirus impacting Mother's Day flower sales
Mother’s Day is Sunday and while the coronavirus may be affecting your plans, it is also impacting florists all across Chicago.
Mother’s Day is Sunday and while the coronavirus may be affecting your plans, it is also impacting florists all across Chicago.
Amid coronavirus, Field Museum’s flesh-eating beetles keep eating
Flesh-eating beetles are still being fed at Chicago’s prestigious Field Museum of Natural History despite the institution shutting down because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Flesh-eating beetles are still being fed at Chicago’s prestigious Field Museum of Natural History despite the institution shutting down because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Nerve agent alarm prompts evacuation of Dirksen Federal Courthouse, but no substance found
A nerve agent alarm was tripped Friday at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, prompting an evacuation and an hour-long investigation by the Chicago Fire Department that determined the building was safe.
A nerve agent alarm was tripped Friday at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, prompting an evacuation and an hour-long investigation by the Chicago Fire Department that determined the building was safe.
Man faces DUI, gun charges after T-boning CTA bus into Loop bank, injuring 4: police
Lukasz Strok allegedly ran a red light at Washington and Clark streets, crashing into a bus in the intersection, police said.
Lukasz Strok allegedly ran a red light at Washington and Clark streets, crashing into a bus in the intersection, police said.
T-boned CTA bus crashes into Loop bank, sending 4 to hospitals
The driver was taken to the hospital for treatment, police said.
The driver was taken to the hospital for treatment, police said.
Man charged with arson at Thompson Center
Lawrence Reed, 44, is charged with a felony count of aggravated arson knowing people were present, according to Chicago police.
Lawrence Reed, 44, is charged with a felony count of aggravated arson knowing people were present, according to Chicago police.
TV thrown from window of Loop hotel
The suspect ran away and no one is in custody as detectives conduct a property damage investigation.
The suspect ran away and no one is in custody as detectives conduct a property damage investigation.