Fire spreads to two houses in Jefferson Park
Chicago fire crews have spent the early morning dealing with a house fire on the Northwest Side.
Chicago fire crews have spent the early morning dealing with a house fire on the Northwest Side.
Thieves hit Alo Yoga store on Mag Mile
Three people broke into Alo Yoga overnight and stole merchandise from the Magnificent Mile store.
Three people broke into Alo Yoga overnight and stole merchandise from the Magnificent Mile store.
Trump Tower to pay $4.8M in settlement over Chicago River violations
Trump Tower Chicago has agreed to a $4.8 million settlement after years of violating the Clean Water Act by improperly using water from the Chicago River and killing aquatic life.
Trump Tower Chicago has agreed to a $4.8 million settlement after years of violating the Clean Water Act by improperly using water from the Chicago River and killing aquatic life.
Smash-and-grab burglary reported along the Mag Mile
Three people broke into Alo Yoga overnight and stole merchandise from the store on the Mag Mile.
Three people broke into Alo Yoga overnight and stole merchandise from the store on the Mag Mile.
Chicago weather: Cooler today but Fourth of July heat looms
Chicago just wrapped its sixth-warmest June on record, and more summer heat is on the way for the holiday weekend.
Chicago just wrapped its sixth-warmest June on record, and more summer heat is on the way for the holiday weekend.
Rep. Davis warns West Side hospitals: Federal cuts could hurt care for Chicagoans
The "Big Beautiful Bill" could affect healthcare for low-income people and people of color in Chicago. Congressman Danny Davis stopped by five West Side hospitals with a warning if federal funds get slashed.
The "Big Beautiful Bill" could affect healthcare for low-income people and people of color in Chicago. Congressman Danny Davis stopped by five West Side hospitals with a warning if federal funds get slashed.
Questions arise in chain-reaction crash involving Chicago police vehicle
A newly-surfaced surveillance video is raising questions about a crash involving a Chicago police vehicle that sent a young family to the hospital and damaged several cars on the city?s West Side.
A newly-surfaced surveillance video is raising questions about a crash involving a Chicago police vehicle that sent a young family to the hospital and damaged several cars on the city?s West Side.
Chicago man charged with shooting 2 teens, 1 fatally, accused of shooting 2 dogs in 2023
The man charged in connection with the shooting of two teenagers, one fatally, at Douglass Park last week was also accused of shooting two dogs in Lake View back in 2023.
The man charged in connection with the shooting of two teenagers, one fatally, at Douglass Park last week was also accused of shooting two dogs in Lake View back in 2023.
As violent crime drops in Chicago, neighborhood organizations focus on youth
Through the first six months of 2025, Chicago recorded the fewest number of homicides in a decade. Several community organizations have focused on providing opportunities for youth to help combat violence.
Through the first six months of 2025, Chicago recorded the fewest number of homicides in a decade. Several community organizations have focused on providing opportunities for youth to help combat violence.
Vigil held for victims in 'suspicious' apartment fire on West Side
A community came out on Monday to remember the four people killed in a suspected arson at an apartment building in Austin last week.
A community came out on Monday to remember the four people killed in a suspected arson at an apartment building in Austin last week.
Chicago weather: Hot and humid conditions linger for the holiday weekend
A few stray showers are possible this evening, and then skies are expected to clear late tonight into Tuesday.
A few stray showers are possible this evening, and then skies are expected to clear late tonight into Tuesday.
Chicago man charged with shooting 2 teens, 1 fatally, accused of shooting 2 dogs in 2023
The man charged with the shooting of two teens, one fatally, at Douglass Park last week was also accused of shooting two dogs back in 2023.
The man charged with the shooting of two teens, one fatally, at Douglass Park last week was also accused of shooting two dogs back in 2023.
New details released in crash involving Chicago police vehicle
A newly-surfaced surveillance video is raising questions about a crash involving a Chicago police vehicle that sent a young family to the hospital and damaged several cars on the city’s West Side.
A newly-surfaced surveillance video is raising questions about a crash involving a Chicago police vehicle that sent a young family to the hospital and damaged several cars on the city’s West Side.
Chicago homicides down 33% in first half of 2025, lowest in a decade
Through the first six months of this year, Chicago saw about a 33% decrease in homicides compared to the same period last year.
Through the first six months of this year, Chicago saw about a 33% decrease in homicides compared to the same period last year.
Crash involving Chicago police under scrutiny after new surveillance video surfaces
A newly-surfaced surveillance video is raising questions about a crash involving a Chicago police vehicle that sent a young family to the hospital and damaged several cars on the city?s West Side.
A newly-surfaced surveillance video is raising questions about a crash involving a Chicago police vehicle that sent a young family to the hospital and damaged several cars on the city?s West Side.
Future of NASCAR's downtown Chicago race unclear going into the 3rd year of contract
The future of NASCAR in Chicago is murky going into its third edition on the first weekend in July.
The future of NASCAR in Chicago is murky going into its third edition on the first weekend in July.
'Big, beautiful bill' threatens vital funding for some Chicago hospitals
Leaders at Loretto Hospital say the proposed bill could force them to shut down?leaving thousands on Chicago?s West Side without essential care.
Leaders at Loretto Hospital say the proposed bill could force them to shut down?leaving thousands on Chicago?s West Side without essential care.
Huge pothole on Chicago area highway damages more than a dozen cars
Prolonged extreme heat caused pavement on the Tri-State Tollway to buckle Monday morning, damaging multiple vehicles.
Prolonged extreme heat caused pavement on the Tri-State Tollway to buckle Monday morning, damaging multiple vehicles.
Chicago sees 33% drop in homicides through first half of 2025, data shows
County data show that Chicago could be on track to record fewer than 500 homicides this year, which would be the lowest total in years.
County data show that Chicago could be on track to record fewer than 500 homicides this year, which would be the lowest total in years.
Cook County program to waive traffic fees for low-income residents made permanent
A program designed to allow low-income Chicago residents to have their traffic fees waived has been made permanent due to a new law.
A program designed to allow low-income Chicago residents to have their traffic fees waived has been made permanent due to a new law.



















