Chicago woman skydives at 104 years old
A woman born and raised in Chicago is proving that dreams really do come true.
A woman born and raised in Chicago is proving that dreams really do come true.
Illinois ammonia truck crash: 5 killed, hundreds evacuated in Teutopolis
Five people were killed and five were seriously injured after a truck overturned in central Illinois, causing a toxic substance to leak from its cargo and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of area residents, authorities said Saturday.
Five people were killed and five were seriously injured after a truck overturned in central Illinois, causing a toxic substance to leak from its cargo and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of area residents, authorities said Saturday.
UAW strike update: Workers at GM Lansing Delta Assembly, Ford Chicago Assembly Plant called to picket line
UAW President Shawn Fain called on 7,000 Ford and General Motors union members to join the strike Friday. Workers at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant and GM Lansing Delta Assembly will walk to the picket line at noon.
UAW President Shawn Fain called on 7,000 Ford and General Motors union members to join the strike Friday. Workers at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant and GM Lansing Delta Assembly will walk to the picket line at noon.
Huge dust devil caught on camera in Central Illinois
A large dust devil was spotted twirling in a field near Shelbyville, Illinois on Monday.
A large dust devil was spotted twirling in a field near Shelbyville, Illinois on Monday.
Romeoville family shot to death in their home was targeted, police say
Romeoville police have revealed new details in the mysterious murders of two young boys and their parents.
Romeoville police have revealed new details in the mysterious murders of two young boys and their parents.
Mom of former NFL player found dead in suburban creek, he's still missing
Maywood police are conducting a murder investigation after one of two people who went missing Saturday was discovered dead.
Maywood police are conducting a murder investigation after one of two people who went missing Saturday was discovered dead.
Hillcrest High School shooting: 14-year-old fatally shot after Homecoming Football Game
Hillcrest High School has canceled its homecoming dance after a 14-year-old student was fatally shot at a football game Friday night.
Hillcrest High School has canceled its homecoming dance after a 14-year-old student was fatally shot at a football game Friday night.
Chicago closes roads as crowds flock downtown for Mexican Independence Day
The city has shut down some streets in downtown Chicago as large car caravans descend upon the Loop in celebration of Mexican Independence Day.
The city has shut down some streets in downtown Chicago as large car caravans descend upon the Loop in celebration of Mexican Independence Day.
McDonald's ditches self-serve soda fountains for a new dining era
McDonald's is overhauling its dining experience by phasing out self-serve soft drink fountains. The company has announced plans to eliminate these machines from all its dining rooms by 2032.
McDonald's is overhauling its dining experience by phasing out self-serve soft drink fountains. The company has announced plans to eliminate these machines from all its dining rooms by 2032.
Girlfriend of missing Chicago trainer speaks out about inconsistent info: 'he does not ever get in the water'
Bryan Jackson's girlfriend says she has received inconsistent information about this case.
Bryan Jackson's girlfriend says she has received inconsistent information about this case.
Passenger escorted off plane at O'Hare after trying to enter cockpit, open exit doors during takeoff
A passenger on a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Los Angeles was arrested Friday after trying to enter the cockpit and open the exit doors, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
A passenger on a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Los Angeles was arrested Friday after trying to enter the cockpit and open the exit doors, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
'All rats must die': Chicago gang member sentenced after naming witnesses on Facebook
A Chicago man was sentenced to six years in federal prison last week for retaliating against two witnesses who cooperated with an investigation into the activities of a gang he was a member of.
A Chicago man was sentenced to six years in federal prison last week for retaliating against two witnesses who cooperated with an investigation into the activities of a gang he was a member of.
Chicago White Sox explain why game continued after two fans suffered gunshot wounds in stadium
"It's not clear where the bullet came from. There are no reports of any gunshots in our ballpark," said Chicago White Sox Vice President of Communications Scott Reifert. "There was no gunshot sound within the ballpark."
"It's not clear where the bullet came from. There are no reports of any gunshots in our ballpark," said Chicago White Sox Vice President of Communications Scott Reifert. "There was no gunshot sound within the ballpark."
Video shows 2 women shot at Guaranteed Rate Field during White Sox game
Two people were struck by gunfire at Guaranteed Rate Field Friday night during the Chicago White Sox-A's game, police said.
Two people were struck by gunfire at Guaranteed Rate Field Friday night during the Chicago White Sox-A's game, police said.
3-year-old riding one of Texas’ migrant buses dies on the way to Chicago, officials say
A 3-year-old child riding one of Texas’ migrant buses died while on the way to Chicago, officials said Friday, the first time the state has announced a death since it began shuttling thousands of migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border last year.
A 3-year-old child riding one of Texas’ migrant buses died while on the way to Chicago, officials said Friday, the first time the state has announced a death since it began shuttling thousands of migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border last year.
Biden to establish national monument honoring Emmett Till, the Black teen lynched in Mississippi
Biden will sign a proclamation on Tuesday to create the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument across three sites in Illinois and Mississippi, according to the official.
Biden will sign a proclamation on Tuesday to create the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument across three sites in Illinois and Mississippi, according to the official.
United Airlines emergency evacuation slide falls from plane into Chicago neighborhood
A family told a local news outlet that they found the emergency slide in the backyard after hearing a loud boom.
A family told a local news outlet that they found the emergency slide in the backyard after hearing a loud boom.
Chicago man dies after punching through bar window, causing crash en route to hospital
A Chicago man died Monday morning after he severely cut his arm punching through the window of a Beach Park bar and causing a crash while he was being driven to the hospital.
A Chicago man died Monday morning after he severely cut his arm punching through the window of a Beach Park bar and causing a crash while he was being driven to the hospital.
Chicago kitten killer: Wicker Park man allegedly microwaved kitten to death, killed several others
A Wicker Park man was accused of killing and torturing at least four kittens in June.
A Wicker Park man was accused of killing and torturing at least four kittens in June.
Jamie Foxx waves to fans from boat on Chicago River, first public sighting since health emergency: report
A jovial Jamie Foxx was reportedly spotted publicly for the first time since suffering a "medical complication" in April, acknowledging fans and pumping his fist in the air as he sat on the bow of a large boat in Chicago.
A jovial Jamie Foxx was reportedly spotted publicly for the first time since suffering a "medical complication" in April, acknowledging fans and pumping his fist in the air as he sat on the bow of a large boat in Chicago.