Red Line trains rerouted due to police activity in South Loop
CTA Red Line service was disrupted early Wednesday due to police activity at the Roosevelt station, prompting southbound trains to reroute onto elevated tracks.
CTA Red Line service was disrupted early Wednesday due to police activity at the Roosevelt station, prompting southbound trains to reroute onto elevated tracks.
Chicago drive-by shooting leaves 66-year-old dead
A 66-year-old man was killed in a drive-by shooting Wednesday night on Chicago's South Side.
A 66-year-old man was killed in a drive-by shooting Wednesday night on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago weather: Streak of above-average heat hits 17 days
Chicago enters its 17th straight day of heat, with scorching temperatures expected through the Fourth of July weekend and storms possible by Sunday.
Chicago enters its 17th straight day of heat, with scorching temperatures expected through the Fourth of July weekend and storms possible by Sunday.
CTA Blue Line service delayed between Forest Park and Pulaski
CTA Blue Line service was temporarily suspended between Forest Park and Pulaski/Congress stations due to an obstruction near Cicero, officials announced early Wednesday.
CTA Blue Line service was temporarily suspended between Forest Park and Pulaski/Congress stations due to an obstruction near Cicero, officials announced early Wednesday.
Chicago aldermen question police role in ICE arrests last month
Chicago aldermen on Tuesday questioned what role police officers had in the ICE arrests last month and if there was a violation of a city ordinance banning CPD cooperation with immigration enforcement.
Chicago aldermen on Tuesday questioned what role police officers had in the ICE arrests last month and if there was a violation of a city ordinance banning CPD cooperation with immigration enforcement.
After deadly shooting at Chicago park, community demands answers
The leader of the Chicago Park District was trying to put fears at ease in light of a deadly shooting last week at Douglass Park.
The leader of the Chicago Park District was trying to put fears at ease in light of a deadly shooting last week at Douglass Park.
Chicago heats up for Fourth of July and NASCAR weekend
Chicagoland’s Fourth of July will be hot and humid with highs in the mid-90s and triple-digit heat index.
Chicagoland’s Fourth of July will be hot and humid with highs in the mid-90s and triple-digit heat index.
Video shows teen victims did not attack Douglass Park shooting suspect, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say video and witnesses contradict the self-defense claims made by the man suspected of shooting two teens at Douglass Park.
Prosecutors say video and witnesses contradict the self-defense claims made by the man suspected of shooting two teens at Douglass Park.
Chicago mayor order to ease hiring restriction prompts plagiarism allegation
An executive order from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to nix a college degree requirement in city job postings prompted an accusation of plagiarism from an alderman.
An executive order from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to nix a college degree requirement in city job postings prompted an accusation of plagiarism from an alderman.
South Side baseball fields get major makeover just in time for summer games
A collection of Chicago baseball diamonds have undergone a major facelift.
A collection of Chicago baseball diamonds have undergone a major facelift.
Chicago man charged with aggravated battery at Elmhurst movie theatre
A Chicago man was accused of groping a 17-year-old girl at a west suburban movie theater last Sunday.
A Chicago man was accused of groping a 17-year-old girl at a west suburban movie theater last Sunday.
Chicago alders question CPD involvement in ICE raid
The events surrounding an ICE raid last month in the South Loop were at the center of a hearing Tuesday at City Hall.
The events surrounding an ICE raid last month in the South Loop were at the center of a hearing Tuesday at City Hall.
Chicago man committed 2 carjackings, robbed 2 credit unions in a week, prosecutors say
A Chicago man has been indicted for allegedly carjacking two people and robbing two credit unions, all at gunpoint.
A Chicago man has been indicted for allegedly carjacking two people and robbing two credit unions, all at gunpoint.
Chicago weather: Dry Fourth of July with mid-90s heat
Chicagoland’s Fourth of July will be hot and sunny with highs in the mid-90s – here’s the full holiday forecast.
Chicagoland’s Fourth of July will be hot and sunny with highs in the mid-90s – here’s the full holiday forecast.
Free help available for those navigating age-related macular degeneration
An estimated 20 million people have some form of age-related macular degeneration; Hadley Vision Resources aims to reach one million of them by 2030. President and CEO Johnjoe Farragher discusses help for those facing vision loss.
An estimated 20 million people have some form of age-related macular degeneration; Hadley Vision Resources aims to reach one million of them by 2030. President and CEO Johnjoe Farragher discusses help for those facing vision loss.
Chicago officials show off fire safety demo ahead of July 4th
Before you light up the sky this Fourth of July, Chicago firefighters want to make sure you do it safely.
Before you light up the sky this Fourth of July, Chicago firefighters want to make sure you do it safely.
Young Chicago artists shine at Expressive Arts Collective Summer Show Choir Camp
Expressive Arts Collective Summer Show Choir Camp is helping young Chicago artists find their feet. Founders Farlanda Buchannon and Julianne Fowler explain how music has become a form of empowerment for their choir.
Expressive Arts Collective Summer Show Choir Camp is helping young Chicago artists find their feet. Founders Farlanda Buchannon and Julianne Fowler explain how music has become a form of empowerment for their choir.
Navy Pier deadly stabbing: Man released without charges, police say
A man who was arrested after an argument turned deadly at Navy Pier has been released without charges, police announced Tuesday.
A man who was arrested after an argument turned deadly at Navy Pier has been released without charges, police announced Tuesday.
Chicago crime: 3 boys arrested for 5 armed robberies in under an hour, police say
Three teens, including a 13-year-old, were charged after a Chicago robbery spree with five armed robberies in under an hour. Here's what we know.
Three teens, including a 13-year-old, were charged after a Chicago robbery spree with five armed robberies in under an hour. Here's what we know.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race: Must attend events ahead of the big weekend
Festivities are kicking off for this weekend's NASCAR Street Race. NASCAR Chicago Street Race President Julie Giese walks through some of the planned events, including the Zac Brown Band concert on Saturday evening.
Festivities are kicking off for this weekend's NASCAR Street Race. NASCAR Chicago Street Race President Julie Giese walks through some of the planned events, including the Zac Brown Band concert on Saturday evening.