Train derailment near Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge halts service
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
Two charged after separate retail thefts, police chases in Oakbrook, Elmhurst: officials
Two people have been charged after stealing merchandise from suburban stores and fleeing police in two separate incidents on the same day, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.
Two people have been charged after stealing merchandise from suburban stores and fleeing police in two separate incidents on the same day, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.
Was there a shooting star in Chicago last night? Adler Planetarium explains | ChicagoLIVE
A fireball meteor lit up the night sky across several Midwest states, with sightings reported in Chicago, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
A fireball meteor lit up the night sky across several Midwest states, with sightings reported in Chicago, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
$850K Lucky Day Lotto ticket sold in Central Illinois
Check your lottery tickets! A winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold in Central Illinois on Tuesday.
Check your lottery tickets! A winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold in Central Illinois on Tuesday.
How will the Chicago Ridge freight train derailment impact Metra riders? | ChicagoLIVE
Nearly 3,000 Metra riders will be impacted following a freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge.
Nearly 3,000 Metra riders will be impacted following a freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge.
Cook County calls on gun makers to share gun violence costs | ChicagoLIVE
The RIFL Act, backed by Cook County, would require gun makers to fund violence prevention programs and cover public costs tied to firearm injuries in Illinois.
The RIFL Act, backed by Cook County, would require gun makers to fund violence prevention programs and cover public costs tied to firearm injuries in Illinois.
Lake County K9 teams deliver 90 arrests, 35 finds in 2025 | ChicagoLIVE
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office k9 teams finished 2025 with a record of service, from drug busts to missing person recoveries and over 2,400 hours of specialized training.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office k9 teams finished 2025 with a record of service, from drug busts to missing person recoveries and over 2,400 hours of specialized training.
Chicago man sentenced in 2020 Chinatown double murder
A Chicago man learned his fate on Wednesday after being found guilty of murder for a February 2020 robbery and double homicide in Chinatown.
A Chicago man learned his fate on Wednesday after being found guilty of murder for a February 2020 robbery and double homicide in Chinatown.
Rolling Meadows mayor rallies support for bill to keep Bears stadium in Illinois | ChicagoLIVE
Rolling Meadows Mayor Lara Sanoica and suburban leaders rally in support of the Mega Projects Bill, aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois and generating thousands of jobs.
Rolling Meadows Mayor Lara Sanoica and suburban leaders rally in support of the Mega Projects Bill, aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois and generating thousands of jobs.
James Van Der Beek dies following battle with colon cancer | ChicagoLIVE
“Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 following a battle with colon cancer.
“Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 following a battle with colon cancer.
Freight train derailment in Chicago suburb sparks delays
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service Wednesday.
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service Wednesday.
Freight train derails in Chicago suburb, residents react
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
Train derails near Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge; Metra riders face major delays
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
U.S. adds 130,000 jobs in January as hiring rebounds from 2025 slowdown | ChicagoLIVE
The Labor Department reported a stronger-than-expected start to 2026 with U.S. employers adding 130,000 jobs in January.
The Labor Department reported a stronger-than-expected start to 2026 with U.S. employers adding 130,000 jobs in January.
Nancy Guthrie search: Authorities release person of interest as search continues | ChicagoLIVE
A man detained during a traffic stop in southern Arizona was questioned and later released in the search for missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
A man detained during a traffic stop in southern Arizona was questioned and later released in the search for missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
James Van Der Beek dies following battle with colon cancer
James Van Der Beek, a television star known for “Dawson’s Creek" and “Varsity Blues," has died at 48 following health struggles.
James Van Der Beek, a television star known for “Dawson’s Creek" and “Varsity Blues," has died at 48 following health struggles.
Nancy Guthrie: Person of interest released as search for suspect continues
Authorities say a person of interest was released after being detained for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The individual was detained by deputies during a traffic stop south of Tucson.
Authorities say a person of interest was released after being detained for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The individual was detained by deputies during a traffic stop south of Tucson.
Chicago Bar Association's judicial voter's guide | The Chicago Report
How can voters keep track of all of the judicial races that appear on the ballot every year? The Chicago Bar Association comes to the rescue with its annual judicial recommendations.
How can voters keep track of all of the judicial races that appear on the ballot every year? The Chicago Bar Association comes to the rescue with its annual judicial recommendations.
New video in Nancy Guthrie case, early voting begins in DuPage County | The Chicago Report
Early voting underway in DuPage County and will soon be underway in Cook County. And, a proposed millionaire's tax makes its return. Will voters approve of it? All this and more, on tonight's "The Chicago Report."
Early voting underway in DuPage County and will soon be underway in Cook County. And, a proposed millionaire's tax makes its return. Will voters approve of it? All this and more, on tonight's "The Chicago Report."
Chicago woman shot by immigration agent sues DHS | FULL REMARKS
Marimar Martinez, the woman who was shot by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent last October in Chicago, is accusing the federal government of smearing her during a failed prosecution in a new lawsuit.
Marimar Martinez, the woman who was shot by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent last October in Chicago, is accusing the federal government of smearing her during a failed prosecution in a new lawsuit.