Man killed in Skokie shooting
A man was shot and killed Tuesday morning in north suburban Skokie.
A man was shot and killed Tuesday morning in north suburban Skokie.
Illinois to ban sale of invasive Callery pear trees | ChicagoNOW
Illinois will ban the sale of Callery pear trees starting Jan. 1, 2028, after the species was added to the state’s invasive plants list. Sharon Yiesla from The Morton Arboretum explains why the once-popular tree is now a problem for natural areas and what homeowners can plant instead.
Illinois will ban the sale of Callery pear trees starting Jan. 1, 2028, after the species was added to the state’s invasive plants list. Sharon Yiesla from The Morton Arboretum explains why the once-popular tree is now a problem for natural areas and what homeowners can plant instead.
WATCH: Man arrested after driving Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test 'Wade Mode'
A man was arrested after police say he intentionally drove a Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test its "wade mode" feature.
A man was arrested after police say he intentionally drove a Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test its "wade mode" feature.
Schaumburg mayor wants suburbs included in Bears stadium talks | ChicagoNOW
Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly says nearby suburbs support the idea of a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but want a seat at the table as traffic, infrastructure and tax questions continue.
Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly says nearby suburbs support the idea of a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but want a seat at the table as traffic, infrastructure and tax questions continue.
House hunting? Data suggests the most affordable cities to buy a home
Homeownership may still be possible – just in different cities. A new study reveals the most affordable U.S. housing markets in 2026.
Homeownership may still be possible – just in different cities. A new study reveals the most affordable U.S. housing markets in 2026.
Northalsted Market Days 2026: Chicago street festival's headliners announced
Keri Hilson, Daya, JORDY, Dawn Richard and more are headed to Northalsted Market Days this August. Here’s what to know about the 2026 lineup and festival weekend in Chicago.
Keri Hilson, Daya, JORDY, Dawn Richard and more are headed to Northalsted Market Days this August. Here’s what to know about the 2026 lineup and festival weekend in Chicago.
Cook County Land Bank reaches milestone with 2,500th redevelopment project in Garfield Park
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle highlights a milestone as the Cook County Land Bank Authority celebrates its 2,500th redeveloped property, including 17 new homes built in Garfield Park through its vacant-property revitalization program.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle highlights a milestone as the Cook County Land Bank Authority celebrates its 2,500th redeveloped property, including 17 new homes built in Garfield Park through its vacant-property revitalization program.
NFL owners approve Nashville as host of the 2030 Super Bowl
The National Football League voted Tuesday to hold the league's 2030 Super Bowl in Nashville for the first time.
The National Football League voted Tuesday to hold the league's 2030 Super Bowl in Nashville for the first time.
Aurora police chase results in gun charges for 2 teens
An 18-year-old and a 15-year-old have been charged after Aurora police said they found them with loaded guns, including one equipped with a machine gun conversion device.
An 18-year-old and a 15-year-old have been charged after Aurora police said they found them with loaded guns, including one equipped with a machine gun conversion device.
Attorney discusses lawsuit against Live Nation, Tinley Park venue
A Chicago attorney speaks after a lawsuit was filed against Live Nation and Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park. The lawsuit alleges poor security at a 2025 Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul concert led to the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl.
A Chicago attorney speaks after a lawsuit was filed against Live Nation and Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park. The lawsuit alleges poor security at a 2025 Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul concert led to the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl.
Civil liberty advocates sue Illinois over 'show your papers' gun law
Illinois is facing a lawsuit over its law requiring residents to obtain a license to own a gun or ammunition.
Illinois is facing a lawsuit over its law requiring residents to obtain a license to own a gun or ammunition.
Waukegan drowning: Teen dies after swimming in Lake Michigan
A teenage boy died after being pulled from Lake Michigan Monday evening in north suburban Waukegan.
A teenage boy died after being pulled from Lake Michigan Monday evening in north suburban Waukegan.
Historians launch crowdsourced hunt to find forgotten Revolutionary War veterans
A new app is helping volunteers locate and document forgotten American Revolutionary War veterans buried in cemeteries ahead of Memorial Day and America’s 250th birthday celebration.
A new app is helping volunteers locate and document forgotten American Revolutionary War veterans buried in cemeteries ahead of Memorial Day and America’s 250th birthday celebration.
Lawsuit claims poor security at Tinley Park concert venue led to teen's sexual assault
A lawsuit filed this week accuses Live Nation and the Tinley Park amphitheater of failing to protect a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted during a Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul concert last summer.
A lawsuit filed this week accuses Live Nation and the Tinley Park amphitheater of failing to protect a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted during a Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul concert last summer.
TSA Gold+ launching in US airports - What travelers should know
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is moving forward with a new airport security initiative called TSA Gold+, a program that could significantly expand the role private companies play in passenger screening operations across the country.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is moving forward with a new airport security initiative called TSA Gold+, a program that could significantly expand the role private companies play in passenger screening operations across the country.
Chicago men charged months after shooting that killed 2 teens
Two Chicago men have been charged with murder in connection with a shooting last October that killed two boys, 16 and 17, in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
Two Chicago men have been charged with murder in connection with a shooting last October that killed two boys, 16 and 17, in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
Woman dies after falling into NYC manhole while getting out of car
Police said the 56-year-old woman was found unconscious and unresponsive inside an uncovered maintenance hole in front of 563 Fifth Ave.
Police said the 56-year-old woman was found unconscious and unresponsive inside an uncovered maintenance hole in front of 563 Fifth Ave.
Bears stadium future remains uncertain as Illinois lawmakers debate megaprojects bill
Illinois State Sen. Elgie Sims Jr. discusses where negotiations stand on the proposed Chicago Bears stadium project as team leaders and NFL owners weigh options in Arlington Heights and Indiana.
Illinois State Sen. Elgie Sims Jr. discusses where negotiations stand on the proposed Chicago Bears stadium project as team leaders and NFL owners weigh options in Arlington Heights and Indiana.
Chicago aldermen push for answers as city weighs new gun detection system
Chicago leaders are debating new gun detection technology months after the city ended its ShotSpotter contract, with concerns over cost, accuracy and community impact still unresolved.
Chicago leaders are debating new gun detection technology months after the city ended its ShotSpotter contract, with concerns over cost, accuracy and community impact still unresolved.
Hanover Park 12-hour standoff ends with man in custody, police say
Hanover Park police say a standoff involving an armed man ended safely Monday morning after about 12 hours.
Hanover Park police say a standoff involving an armed man ended safely Monday morning after about 12 hours.