Agreement reached in Brookfield Zoo strike
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago workers have reached a deal with management to end a strike that began earlier this week after contract negotiations broke down.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago strike ends as workers, management reach deal

More than 100 Brookfield Zoo workers have reached a deal with management to end a strike that began earlier this week after contract negotiations broke down.

Obama Presidential Center museum tickets go on sale today

Tickets for the Obama Presidential Center museum go on sale today. Here’s what to know before it opens.

Chicago man busted for stealing from railcars on South Side: officials

A man is facing felony charges after officials said he was caught stealing merchandise from railcars last week near the Chicago Skyway.

Reported explosion, condo fire in Chicago suburb
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Five people were hospitalized after a reported explosion and condominium fire early Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.

7 hospitalized after reported explosion, condo fire in Des Plaines

Seven people were hospitalized after a reported explosion and condo fire early Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.

Illinois State Police to investigate fatal ICE shooting of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez
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Illinois State Police is investigating the fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez last year by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in suburban Franklin Park.

Woman attacked by accused killer of CPD officer speaks out
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A 55-year-old woman is speaking out after a violent robbery that police say is tied to the killing a Chicago police officer just hours later.

Chicago sees uptick in shootings, homicides in first months of 2026

After violent crime significantly fell to its lowest levels in a decade in Chicago, the first third of 2026 is showing more shootings and homicides.

The real cost of canceling Chicago's biggest Cinco de Mayo parade

Every year, 26th Street in Little Village becomes one of Chicago’s loudest intersections on May 5. This year, it isn’t. 

Caught on camera: Chicago street performer robbed mid-song

During a recent performance, a high school student stole his tip box with about $100, though a bystander later returned it and the school reimbursed him after the teen was identified.