Chicago crime: Man charged in West Side shooting
A Chicago man was charged in connection with a shooting last month in the Homan Square neighborhood.
A Chicago man was charged in connection with a shooting last month in the Homan Square neighborhood.
Chicago Auto Show 2026: Dates set, new features revealed
Dates and plans for the 2026 Chicago Auto Show have been announced.
Dates and plans for the 2026 Chicago Auto Show have been announced.
Lurie Children's launches genetics and rare diseases division behind $11M gift
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has received an $11 million gift to establish the Edwards Family Division of Genetics and Rare Diseases.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has received an $11 million gift to establish the Edwards Family Division of Genetics and Rare Diseases.
Chicago weather: Get ready for more snow
More light snow and strong winds today lead into a midweek snowfall and dangerously cold arctic air arriving by the weekend.
More light snow and strong winds today lead into a midweek snowfall and dangerously cold arctic air arriving by the weekend.
Man fatally shot by Chicago police during stolen car investigation
A man was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer Tuesday night after allegedly dragging an officer during a struggle inside a vehicle linked to a stolen-car investigation on the city’s Northwest Side.
A man was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer Tuesday night after allegedly dragging an officer during a struggle inside a vehicle linked to a stolen-car investigation on the city’s Northwest Side.
Man found dead in Chicago Ridge home, 1 in custody, police say
A suspect is in custody after a man was found dead in suburban Chicago Ridge early Monday morning.
A suspect is in custody after a man was found dead in suburban Chicago Ridge early Monday morning.
Royal Caribbean passenger who died was served 33 drinks, according to lawsuit
In a case that could have significant implications for the cruise industry, the family of Michael Virgil, a 35-year-old man who died aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise, has filed a lawsuit against the company.
In a case that could have significant implications for the cruise industry, the family of Michael Virgil, a 35-year-old man who died aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise, has filed a lawsuit against the company.
President Obama surprises Chicago elementary school students
Former President Barack Obama was back in town to surprise elementary school students.
Former President Barack Obama was back in town to surprise elementary school students.
Feds demand changes to improve Chicago transit system safety
Riders could see more police presence on CTA trains and buses after the Trump administration is demanding changes to make the system safer.
Riders could see more police presence on CTA trains and buses after the Trump administration is demanding changes to make the system safer.
After ICE leaves Chicago, Little Village businesses recover slowly
Just weeks after federal immigration agents left Chicago, many largely Latino communities like Little Village are slowly seeing things get back to normal but are still feeling the impact.
Just weeks after federal immigration agents left Chicago, many largely Latino communities like Little Village are slowly seeing things get back to normal but are still feeling the impact.
White Sox win MLB draft lottery and have top pick for first time since taking Harold Baines in 1977
The White Sox won MLB's amateur draft lottery and will have the top pick for the first time since taking Harold Baines in 1977.
The White Sox won MLB's amateur draft lottery and will have the top pick for the first time since taking Harold Baines in 1977.
Little Village businesses see slow recovery after ICE leaves Chicago
Little Village business owners say the neighborhood feels different since ICE agents left Chicago.
Little Village business owners say the neighborhood feels different since ICE agents left Chicago.
Broken elevator makes disabled Chicago area woman 'feel like a prisoner'
Joyce Isom says she’s been trapped inside her home for three months since the only elevator in her apartment building went out of service.
Joyce Isom says she’s been trapped inside her home for three months since the only elevator in her apartment building went out of service.
Chicago crime: Boy, 14, shot, injured in South Side home, police say
A 14-year-old boy was shot and injured in a South Side home on Tuesday afternoon.
A 14-year-old boy was shot and injured in a South Side home on Tuesday afternoon.
Chicago alderman revives curfew plan with longer police notice window
Ald. Hopkins is back with another proposal that would give police the authority to declare curfews at any public space, at any time of day.
Ald. Hopkins is back with another proposal that would give police the authority to declare curfews at any public space, at any time of day.
The best New Year’s Eve city might surprise you—it's not New York or Las Vegas
A new WalletHub analysis finds that travelers seeking a festive but affordable New Year’s Eve celebration have strong alternatives to pricey hotspots like Times Square.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that travelers seeking a festive but affordable New Year’s Eve celebration have strong alternatives to pricey hotspots like Times Square.
New evidence of what Luigi Mangione thought during manhunt, prosecutors say
One year after Luigi Mangione was arrested in connection with the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, he was back in court as prosecutors unveil new evidence.
One year after Luigi Mangione was arrested in connection with the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, he was back in court as prosecutors unveil new evidence.
Chicago's Little Village still recovers after immigration operations
While most of the immigration agents have left Chicago after Operation Midway Blitz, many communities like Little Village are still recovering.
While most of the immigration agents have left Chicago after Operation Midway Blitz, many communities like Little Village are still recovering.
Chicago alderman proposes new curfew
Chicago Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) is back with another curfew proposal — one that would give police the authority to declare curfews at any public space, at any time of day, to curb teen group violence. And he says this proposal is different than a “snap curfew."
Chicago Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) is back with another curfew proposal — one that would give police the authority to declare curfews at any public space, at any time of day, to curb teen group violence. And he says this proposal is different than a “snap curfew."
Feds warn Chicago Transit Authority to fix safety issues or risk losing funding
The federal government is putting the CTA on notice. You might see more police patrols on your rides.
The federal government is putting the CTA on notice. You might see more police patrols on your rides.