Boy, 17, found dead in Chicago-area forest preserve

A 17-year-old boy died after he was found unconscious in a forest preserve late Wednesday afternoon in south suburban Homewood.

Bad Bunny joins ‘Toy Story 5’ cast | ChicagoNOW
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Bad Bunny is set to enter the Toy Story universe, voicing a character named Pizza with Sunglasses. 

TMZ: Kyle Busch’s final days detailed in death certificate | ChicagoNOW
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New details surrounding NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s death reveal he had reportedly been battling bacterial pneumonia before developing sepsis. 

Riot Fest 2026 lineup: Everything you need to know

Riot Fest 2026 is returning to Douglass Park Sept. 18-20. See which headliners and iconic acts are coming to Chicago.

Freight train derails in Cook County

A freight train derailed Thursday morning in south suburban Posen.

Explosion sparks massive fire at Stickney industrial plant

A large fire broke out Wednesday evening after an explosion at an industrial plant in suburban Stickney, sending a massive plume of smoke into the sky and prompting shelter-in-place precautions for nearby residents and a local college.

Boy, 15, shot in face on Chicago's South Side
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A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face Thursday morning in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.

Obama fans get sneak peek of Obama Presidential Center
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 Three Chicago centenarians got the star treatment at the Obama Presidential Center. They were chauffeured to a private tour, and yes - all three are 100 or older. Joanie Lum went along for the ride.

At least 8 people injured in crash involving 2 CTA buses: police

Eight people were injured in a crash involving a car and two CTA buses in East Garfield Park on Wednesday, according to Chicago police.

Camaro break-ins caught on camera
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 Imagine waking up in the middle of the night and looking outside to find thieves trying to break into your car.  That’s exactly what happened to one Elk Grove Village homeowner — and the entire attempted break-in was caught on surveillance video.  Leslie Moreno has the latest on what neighbors say has become a growing problem in the area.

20 people reportedly hurt in CTA bus crash
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At least 20 people are reportedly hurt after a crash involving two CTA buses on Chicago’s west side.  The collision happened near Lake and Homan in East Garfield Park.  Leslie Moreno is at the scene with what we're learning.

10 years later, vacant NEIU properties fuel frustration in Albany Park

Ten years ago, Northeastern Illinois University acquired several properties in Albany Park by declaring eminent domain. To this day, several of those spaces are still vacant.