Gas prices surge in Illinois and Indiana, outpacing national average
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GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan explains why fuel costs are climbing faster in the Midwest and what rising gas and diesel prices could mean for consumers and everyday expenses.

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.

Chicago street performer robbed by student while singing
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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
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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
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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.