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.
A man is facing felony charges after officials said he was caught stealing merchandise from railcars last week near the Chicago Skyway.
Chicago man who died after falling into Lake Michigan identified
Chicago police say a man died after falling into Lake Michigan Tuesday night on the city's South Side.
Chicago police say a man died after falling into Lake Michigan Tuesday night on the city's South Side.
Reported explosion, condo fire in Chicago suburb
Five people were hospitalized after a reported explosion and condominium fire early Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
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.
Seven people were hospitalized after a reported explosion and condo fire early Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Man stabbed in neck during argument on Chicago's West Side, police say
Chicago police say a dispute inside a home turned violent overnight, leaving one man hospitalized with a stab wound to the neck.
Chicago police say a dispute inside a home turned violent overnight, leaving one man hospitalized with a stab wound to the neck.
Chicago police: Man killed in South Side drive-by shooting
A man is dead after a drive-by shooting on Chicago’s South Side Tuesday night.
A man is dead after a drive-by shooting on Chicago’s South Side Tuesday night.
Chicago weather: Cool today, gradual warmup through Saturday
Cooler than normal today in Chicagoland, but a warmup is coming.
Cooler than normal today in Chicagoland, but a warmup is coming.
Illinois State Police to investigate fatal ICE shooting of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez
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.
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.
Chicago street performer robbed by student while singing
In the heart of downtown Chicago, where crowds rush past and street corners double as stages, one performer’s voice has become a familiar soundtrack.
In the heart of downtown Chicago, where crowds rush past and street corners double as stages, one performer’s voice has become a familiar soundtrack.
Suburban Chicago fire dept first to use heart monitoring tech
Every second matters when it comes to treating heart attacks. A southwest suburban fire department is the first in Illinois to adopt new cardiac monitoring technology aimed at helping paramedics improve speed and accuracy in the field.
Every second matters when it comes to treating heart attacks. A southwest suburban fire department is the first in Illinois to adopt new cardiac monitoring technology aimed at helping paramedics improve speed and accuracy in the field.
Woman attacked by accused killer of CPD officer speaks out
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.
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.
Illinois State Police to investigate fatal ICE shooting of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez
ISP is investigating the fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez last year by an ICE officer in suburban Franklin Park.
ISP is investigating the fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez last year by an ICE officer in suburban Franklin Park.
Federal watchdog to review ‘effectiveness’ of National Guard deployment to Chicago
The Dept. of War's watchdog agency will review the "effectiveness" of the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago and other cities.
The Dept. of War's watchdog agency will review the "effectiveness" of the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago and other cities.
Suspect charged in Kankakee shooting that left one dead, one injured, police say
A suspect has been charged with homicide after a shooting in Kankakee left one man dead and another injured Tuesday, authorities said.
A suspect has been charged with homicide after a shooting in Kankakee left one man dead and another injured Tuesday, authorities said.
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.
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.
Chicago mom beaten during armed robbery linked to shooting of CPD officers speaks out
A 55-year-old woman is speaking out after a violent robbery that police say is tied to the killing of a Chicago police officer just hours later.
A 55-year-old woman is speaking out after a violent robbery that police say is tied to the killing of a Chicago police officer just hours later.
Illinois bill could restrict who can handle explosives, fireworks | The Chicago Report
Some state lawmakers want to tighten the rules around the handling and storage of fireworks and explosives.
Some state lawmakers want to tighten the rules around the handling and storage of fireworks and explosives.
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.
Every year, 26th Street in Little Village becomes one of Chicago’s loudest intersections on May 5. This year, it isn’t.
Chicago mayor bashes effort to pass bill tied to Bears stadium as ‘short-sighted’
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday criticized state lawmakers' efforts to push through a piece of legislation the Chicago Bears say is necessary to build a new domed stadium in Arlington Heights.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday criticized state lawmakers' efforts to push through a piece of legislation the Chicago Bears say is necessary to build a new domed stadium in Arlington Heights.
Person of interest in custody after officer’s gun stolen at suburban Chicago school, officials say
A school resource officer's gun was stolen Monday in Chicago's northwest suburbs, which led to classes being canceled on Tuesday. Here’s what we know.
A school resource officer's gun was stolen Monday in Chicago's northwest suburbs, which led to classes being canceled on Tuesday. Here’s what we know.