Chicago crime: Man charged with murder in 2024 shooting

A 56-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a man on the Chicago’s South Side in 2024.

Black History Month spotlight: Chicago trailblazers you should know
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Chicago historian Sherman “Dilla” Thomas highlights lesser-known Black pioneers, from advertising and education to beauty and business, on this week’s edition of “You Don’t Know Chi.”

Chicago man arrested hours after I-55 road-rage shooting

A Chicago man was arrested hours after state police say he shot someone on I-55 during a road-rage incident.

Traffic stop leads to stolen gun arrest in Chicago

A Chicago man was charged after police found a stolen gun during a traffic stop last week in the Chatham neighborhood.

Chicago rideshare driver, passenger get sick from suspicious package

Chicago police and fire crews responded to a report of a possible hazardous materials incident Monday night after a rideshare driver and passenger became ill in the Logan Square neighborhood.

Chicago rideshare driver, passenger get sick from suspicious package
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Chicago police and fire crews responded to a report of a possible hazardous materials incident Monday night after a rideshare driver and passenger became ill on the city’s Northwest Side.

Chicago man charged in South Side shooting of 22-year-old woman

Chicago police charged a 25-year-old man in connection with the shooting of a woman on the city’s South Side last month.

Chicago weather: Warming pattern holds steady

Chicago stays on a warming trend with breezy conditions, limited precipitation chances and a mild weekend ahead.

Ex-FBI agent breaks down search for Nancy Guthrie
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Former FBI agent Ross Rice breaks down the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC Today Show host Savannah Guthrie.

Squatters in Chicago suburb pose safety risk, neighbors say
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Some residents in La Grange say they’re dealing with squatters who refuse to leave a home that was foreclosed on last year — and they’re worried about what’s happening inside.

Chicago-area boy died after longterm abuse, mother and boyfriend remain jailed
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A Lake County coroner has identified an 8-year-old boy who died after being found unresponsive inside a Round Lake Beach home, as investigators continue probing what authorities describe as suspicious circumstances.

Historic Chicago-area cemetery has served Black families for 99 years
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Burr Oak Cemetery has been around for nearly a century and it's honoring its founders who sought to give Black families a place to bury their loved ones.

Chicago area coroner IDs boy found dead as 2 suspects remain in jail
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A Lake County coroner has identified an 8-year-old boy who died after being found unresponsive inside a Round Lake Beach home, as investigators continue probing what authorities describe as suspicious circumstances.

Child grabbed in Chicago suburb, person of interest in custody, police say

A person of interest is in police custody after a child was grabbed and their cellphone was stolen in suburban Palatine on Monday morning.

Illinos schools still underfunded for millions of kids, lawmakers say
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Illinois state lawmakers are pushing new legislation to address the statewide pattern of underfunded school districts and the impact on students and their ability to maximize

Judge clears way for Siri class action lawsuit
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A lawsuit against Apple could reach hundreds of millions of dollars after a judge cleared 3 million people to sue over Siri.