Loaded gun found on suburban Chicago man stopped for rolling blunt on CTA platform, police say
Cook County police say the suburban man was rolling what appeared to be a blunt on a CTA platform when officers approached him, conducted a pat down and found a loaded gun.
Cook County police say the suburban man was rolling what appeared to be a blunt on a CTA platform when officers approached him, conducted a pat down and found a loaded gun.
Southwest Airlines to end service at O’Hare, shift Chicago flights to Midway
Southwest Airlines will discontinue service at O'Hare International Airport beginning this summer.
Southwest Airlines will discontinue service at O'Hare International Airport beginning this summer.
New 2026 ranking names Illinois' friendliest cities
A new ranking names Illinois' friendliest cities for 2026. See which communities made the top five.
A new ranking names Illinois' friendliest cities for 2026. See which communities made the top five.
Person found dead in suburban Chicago home damaged by tornado identified
A person found dead inside an Aroma Park home damaged by a tornado that tore through Kankakee County earlier this week has been identified.
A person found dead inside an Aroma Park home damaged by a tornado that tore through Kankakee County earlier this week has been identified.
Illinois offers $15,000 grant to help first-time homebuyers
Financial advisor Aaron Sims of Northwestern Mutual explains how a new Illinois first-time homebuyer grant program offering up to $15,000 could help more residents afford their first home.
Financial advisor Aaron Sims of Northwestern Mutual explains how a new Illinois first-time homebuyer grant program offering up to $15,000 could help more residents afford their first home.
Suburban Chicago man charged with mailing threatening letters to federal judges
A suburban Chicago man is charged with mailing threatening letters to federal judges in Texas and Florida.
A suburban Chicago man is charged with mailing threatening letters to federal judges in Texas and Florida.
The mysterious Chicago grave of Boston Tea Party survivor David Kennison | Monument Moment
Did you know the last survivor of the Boston Tea Party is buried in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood? And that he lived to be 115 years old? In our newest Monument Moment, we dig into the mystery of David Kennison, the man behind some seriously “tall tales.”
Did you know the last survivor of the Boston Tea Party is buried in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood? And that he lived to be 115 years old? In our newest Monument Moment, we dig into the mystery of David Kennison, the man behind some seriously “tall tales.”
Tyler Robinson hearing: Judge denies request to seal evidence in Charlie Kirk murder case
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, was back in court Friday as a state judge denied some efforts by his attorneys to restrict public access to court documents.
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, was back in court Friday as a state judge denied some efforts by his attorneys to restrict public access to court documents.
Chicago prepares for massive St. Patrick’s Day crowds with citywide safety plan
Chicago Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood explains how the city plans to manage huge St. Patrick’s Day crowds—from police presence and violence interrupters to alcohol rules and potential hot spots.
Chicago Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood explains how the city plans to manage huge St. Patrick’s Day crowds—from police presence and violence interrupters to alcohol rules and potential hot spots.
Iran threats to close Strait of Hormuz raise fears of global oil price surge
Jim O'Neill of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs explains how Iran’s threats to block tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global energy supplies and send oil prices sharply higher.
Jim O'Neill of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs explains how Iran’s threats to block tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global energy supplies and send oil prices sharply higher.
Dolton duo charged after deputies recover large cache of drugs, guns
Two men were charged after a massive amount of drugs and guns were recovered from a suburban Chicago home earlier this week.
Two men were charged after a massive amount of drugs and guns were recovered from a suburban Chicago home earlier this week.
'It was hate, plain and simple': Gov. Whitmer addresses synagogue attack during West Bloomfield visit
“This is not a political moment. This is not a political debate. This is targeting babies who are Jewish. That's anti-Semitism at its absolute worst," Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said of an attack at a West Bloomfield synagogue.
“This is not a political moment. This is not a political debate. This is targeting babies who are Jewish. That's anti-Semitism at its absolute worst," Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said of an attack at a West Bloomfield synagogue.
Chicago police investigate hit-and-run after vehicle crashes into viaduct
Chicago police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a man seriously injured last week in the Lawndale neighborhood.
Chicago police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a man seriously injured last week in the Lawndale neighborhood.
CTA crime: Man stabbed on Red Line platform
A man was stabbed late Thursday on the CTA Red Line platform at the Grand station on the Near North Side.
A man was stabbed late Thursday on the CTA Red Line platform at the Grand station on the Near North Side.
Powerful winds knock down trees in Chicago suburbs
Several trees were knocked down by strong winds overnight in suburban Chicago.
Several trees were knocked down by strong winds overnight in suburban Chicago.
Man stabbed on downtown CTA platform
A man was stabbed Thursday night on a CTA platform on Chicago's Near North Side.
A man was stabbed Thursday night on a CTA platform on Chicago's Near North Side.
Chicago weather: Powerful winds up to 60 mph hit region
Powerful winds Friday will be followed by a messy mix of snow and rain through the weekend before very cold air arrives early next week.
Powerful winds Friday will be followed by a messy mix of snow and rain through the weekend before very cold air arrives early next week.
Chicago weather: 60 mph winds Friday, snow chances Sunday night, colder air ahead
Strong winds up to 60 mph are expected late Thursday night into Friday, followed by a chance for accumulating snow Sunday night and a blast of colder air early next week.
Strong winds up to 60 mph are expected late Thursday night into Friday, followed by a chance for accumulating snow Sunday night and a blast of colder air early next week.
Community rallies after deadly tornado in Lake Village, Ind.
Lake Village, Indiana is recovering after an EF-3 tornado destroyed homes and businesses, killed two elderly residents, and prompted an outpouring of community support as volunteers, utility crews and state officials work to restore power and provide aid.
Lake Village, Indiana is recovering after an EF-3 tornado destroyed homes and businesses, killed two elderly residents, and prompted an outpouring of community support as volunteers, utility crews and state officials work to restore power and provide aid.
Community rallies after deadly tornado in Lake Village, Ind.
Lake Village, Indiana is recovering after an EF-3 tornado destroyed homes and businesses, killed two elderly residents, and prompted an outpouring of community support as volunteers, utility crews and state officials work to restore power and provide aid.
Lake Village, Indiana is recovering after an EF-3 tornado destroyed homes and businesses, killed two elderly residents, and prompted an outpouring of community support as volunteers, utility crews and state officials work to restore power and provide aid.