Police launch operation in Oak Forest neighborhood; residents asked to avoid area
Oak Forest police are warning residents to avoid part of a neighborhood while a planned law enforcement operation remains underway for several hours.
Oak Forest police are warning residents to avoid part of a neighborhood while a planned law enforcement operation remains underway for several hours.
DNA breakthrough leads to arrest in grisly 33-year-old Illinois cold case
For more than three decades, the murder of Randy Gail Sperino haunted investigators in southern Illinois — a cold case centered on a young woman beaten to death and left in a rural field while her killer seemingly vanished without a trace.
For more than three decades, the murder of Randy Gail Sperino haunted investigators in southern Illinois — a cold case centered on a young woman beaten to death and left in a rural field while her killer seemingly vanished without a trace.
Chicago crime: Man, 37, shot during argument in Wentworth Gardens
A man was shot during an argument Tuesday night on Chicago's South Side.
A man was shot during an argument Tuesday night on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago weather: Sunny skies roll along
Chicago will see one more very warm day before cooler, sunny and dry weather arrives for the rest of the week and into early June.
Chicago will see one more very warm day before cooler, sunny and dry weather arrives for the rest of the week and into early June.
Independent candidates file to run for Rep. Chuy Garcia's seat in Congress
Three independent candidates filed to run for U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia's seat in Congress after he ended his bid for re-election at the last minute, which drew widespread criticism.
Three independent candidates filed to run for U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia's seat in Congress after he ended his bid for re-election at the last minute, which drew widespread criticism.
Suburban Chicago residents want answers after medical center closes
Pressure is mounting to reopen West Suburban Medical Center, as community leaders and clinicians in Oak Park warn that the closure is creating a major healthcare gap for nearby residents.
Pressure is mounting to reopen West Suburban Medical Center, as community leaders and clinicians in Oak Park warn that the closure is creating a major healthcare gap for nearby residents.
Worries after woman sexually assaulted at Chicago forest preserve: 'That's scary'
Police are looking for a man who sexually assaulted a woman over the weekend in LaBagh Woods on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Police are looking for a man who sexually assaulted a woman over the weekend in LaBagh Woods on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Patron at Gurnee motel attacked workers with bat during dispute, police say
A dispute at a motel in north suburban Gurnee turned violent late Tuesday morning when a suspect allegedly used a bat to beat a female clerk and other workers.
A dispute at a motel in north suburban Gurnee turned violent late Tuesday morning when a suspect allegedly used a bat to beat a female clerk and other workers.
Oak Park leaders demand answers after West Suburban Medical Center closure
Pressure is mounting to reopen West Suburban Medical Center, as community leaders and clinicians warn the closure is creating a major healthcare gap for nearby residents.
Pressure is mounting to reopen West Suburban Medical Center, as community leaders and clinicians warn the closure is creating a major healthcare gap for nearby residents.
Chicago Weather: Clouds, more warm temps before cooldown
The high cloud cover will try to stick around overnight into early Wednesday, holding lows in the 60s.
The high cloud cover will try to stick around overnight into early Wednesday, holding lows in the 60s.
Mayor Brandon Johnson celebrates son’s graduation at Kenwood Academy
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a commencement message at Kenwood Academy’s graduation ceremony, where his oldest son Owen Johnson was among more than 300 seniors crossing the stage.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a commencement message at Kenwood Academy’s graduation ceremony, where his oldest son Owen Johnson was among more than 300 seniors crossing the stage.
New study reveals best and worst places to raise a family in America
Raising a family requires a lot of time and planning, but sometimes the area you decide to relocate to may offer good opportunities for a fresh start in a new zip code, according to a recent study.
Raising a family requires a lot of time and planning, but sometimes the area you decide to relocate to may offer good opportunities for a fresh start in a new zip code, according to a recent study.
Who is running for Rep. Chuy Garcia’s congressional seat?
Independent candidates filed to run in the 4th Congressional District after Chuy Garcia abruptly dropped his reelection bid last year.
Independent candidates filed to run in the 4th Congressional District after Chuy Garcia abruptly dropped his reelection bid last year.
Bears stadium project could save team millions while raising questions for homeowners: tax study
A new Cook County Treasurer’s Office study estimates the Chicago Bears could save more than $39 million a year in property taxes under the proposed megaprojects bill, while residents and officials debate what the long-term impact could mean for local taxpayers.
A new Cook County Treasurer’s Office study estimates the Chicago Bears could save more than $39 million a year in property taxes under the proposed megaprojects bill, while residents and officials debate what the long-term impact could mean for local taxpayers.
Oak Park leaders demand answers after West Suburban Medical Center closure
Community members, doctors, and faith leaders are sounding the alarm after West Suburban Medical Center abruptly shut down, warning the loss of the hospital could leave vulnerable families without critical access to healthcare.
Community members, doctors, and faith leaders are sounding the alarm after West Suburban Medical Center abruptly shut down, warning the loss of the hospital could leave vulnerable families without critical access to healthcare.
Trial against ICE agent over Chicago-area incident pushed back
The case over an ICE agent who allegedly went after a protester in suburban Brookfield got pushed back in court.
The case over an ICE agent who allegedly went after a protester in suburban Brookfield got pushed back in court.
Chicago Heights man charged after deputies find loaded gun during traffic stop
Cook County sheriff’s police say a Chicago Heights man arrested on a warrant during a traffic stop this month was later found to have a loaded gun in his car.
Cook County sheriff’s police say a Chicago Heights man arrested on a warrant during a traffic stop this month was later found to have a loaded gun in his car.
Woman sexually assaulted in Chicago's LaBagh Woods, police say
Police are looking for a man who sexually assaulted a woman over the weekend in LaBagh Woods.
Police are looking for a man who sexually assaulted a woman over the weekend in LaBagh Woods.
Chicago police seek man accused of punching 2 CTA riders on North Side train
Chicago police are asking for help identifying a man accused of punching two CTA riders aboard a train Monday afternoon.
Chicago police are asking for help identifying a man accused of punching two CTA riders aboard a train Monday afternoon.
NASA reveals new details on Moon base plans and lunar missions
NASA shared new details about future Moon base plans and ongoing efforts to expand exploration on the lunar surface during a news conference.
NASA shared new details about future Moon base plans and ongoing efforts to expand exploration on the lunar surface during a news conference.