Sanitation worker dies after falling from truck on first day on job
A South Carolina sanitation worker died after falling from the rear platform of a garbage truck on his first day on the job.
A South Carolina sanitation worker died after falling from the rear platform of a garbage truck on his first day on the job.
The Cube brings high-stakes game show action to Chicago
The Cube, a new immersive gaming experience and the brand’s first U.S. location, is now open on the Magnificent Mile with 21 glass cubes packed with challenges testing balance, speed, memory and teamwork.
The Cube, a new immersive gaming experience and the brand’s first U.S. location, is now open on the Magnificent Mile with 21 glass cubes packed with challenges testing balance, speed, memory and teamwork.
Chicago police release video of person of interest in fatal shooting of CTA employee
Chicago police are asking for help identifying a person of interest in the fatal shooting of CTA employee Thomas Kevin Barlow in Roseland.
Chicago police are asking for help identifying a person of interest in the fatal shooting of CTA employee Thomas Kevin Barlow in Roseland.
CTA Red Line attack: Police seek man accused of punching, whipping riders
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who punched and whipped CTA Red Line riders earlier this month on the North Side.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who punched and whipped CTA Red Line riders earlier this month on the North Side.
Houston rapper Trae tha Truth brings food, supplies and hope to storm-hit Indiana
Houston rapper and humanitarian Trae tha Truth teamed up with Operation BBQ Relief to bring thousands of hot meals, supplies and hands-on help to Northwest Indiana residents still recovering from devastating storms and prolonged power outages.
Houston rapper and humanitarian Trae tha Truth teamed up with Operation BBQ Relief to bring thousands of hot meals, supplies and hands-on help to Northwest Indiana residents still recovering from devastating storms and prolonged power outages.
Remains from 1971 downstate Illinois train crash identified as Chicago mother, daughter
A 55-year mystery surrounding a deadly downstate Illinois train crash has been solved. DNA testing identified the remains as a Chicago mother and her 3-year-old daughter.
A 55-year mystery surrounding a deadly downstate Illinois train crash has been solved. DNA testing identified the remains as a Chicago mother and her 3-year-old daughter.
Chicago mother wins $400K on scratch-off lottery ticket
A Chicago mother of three won a $400,000 prize with a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket purchased in the Gage Park neighborhood.
A Chicago mother of three won a $400,000 prize with a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket purchased in the Gage Park neighborhood.
Volunteers bring meals, supplies to Indiana after storms
Volunteers are delivering food, toiletries and other supplies to northwest Indiana as thousands of residents remain without power after last week’s storms.
Volunteers are delivering food, toiletries and other supplies to northwest Indiana as thousands of residents remain without power after last week’s storms.
Austin Hope Center opens on Chicago’s West Side
The new Austin Hope Center is opening in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, bringing pediatric care, behavioral health services and other community resources to local families.
The new Austin Hope Center is opening in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, bringing pediatric care, behavioral health services and other community resources to local families.
Judge removed from Karmelo Anthony case after murder conviction
Karmelo Anthony’s legal team is challenging his murder conviction in the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, arguing that his original trial violated his constitutional rights.
Karmelo Anthony’s legal team is challenging his murder conviction in the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, arguing that his original trial violated his constitutional rights.
62,000 still without power after Indiana storms
Thousands remain without power after severe storms hit northwest Indiana as communities work to clean up damage and provide food and other help to residents.
Thousands remain without power after severe storms hit northwest Indiana as communities work to clean up damage and provide food and other help to residents.
Alisa Goods: Family says Bitcoin scammer is posing as missing Las Vegas woman
The family of 63-year-old Alisa Goods says someone is posing as her and demanding Bitcoin payments after she disappeared in Las Vegas.
The family of 63-year-old Alisa Goods says someone is posing as her and demanding Bitcoin payments after she disappeared in Las Vegas.
Chicago ruled out as host city for 2028 Democratic National Convention
Chicago is out of the running to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. Here's which three cities made the cut.
Chicago is out of the running to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. Here's which three cities made the cut.
Illinois man charged 8 months after infant son's suffocation death
Mount Prospect police say a 19-year-old father left his infant son unattended in a bed for about seven hours. He is now charged in the baby's death.
Mount Prospect police say a 19-year-old father left his infant son unattended in a bed for about seven hours. He is now charged in the baby's death.
Itasca police officer fired after alleged misuse of department technology, village says
An Itasca police officer has been fired after allegedly using department technology for an unauthorized purpose, according to the village.
An Itasca police officer has been fired after allegedly using department technology for an unauthorized purpose, according to the village.
Motorcyclist killed in DuSable Lake Shore Drive crash
Chicago police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened late Wednesday night on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Chicago police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened late Wednesday night on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Motorcyclist killed in late-night crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Chicago police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened late Wednesday night on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Chicago police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened late Wednesday night on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Chicago weather: Beautiful Thursday on tap with storms possible Friday
Enjoy the beautiful weather Thursday, as scattered storms could return to Chicagoland Friday.
Enjoy the beautiful weather Thursday, as scattered storms could return to Chicagoland Friday.
Bears still lobbying in Illinois despite Hammond focus
The Chicago Bears have repeatedly said their focus is now building a new domed stadium in Hammond, Indiana. But the Bears have not completely walked away from Illinois.
The Chicago Bears have repeatedly said their focus is now building a new domed stadium in Hammond, Indiana. But the Bears have not completely walked away from Illinois.
Gary residents wait for power as NIPSCO sets target for restoration
More than a week after a powerful storm tore through Gary, thousands of residents are still waiting for their power to be restored.
More than a week after a powerful storm tore through Gary, thousands of residents are still waiting for their power to be restored.