Assault citation issued to 14-year-old who sucker punched Illinois youth wrestler after match: police
The teen told the police he hit his opponent because he was angry he lost the match.
The teen told the police he hit his opponent because he was angry he lost the match.
'They said they were going to kill us': Couple attacked by teens in Chicago speaks out
A couple who was violently assaulted by a mob of teenagers over the weekend in downtown Chicago is speaking out about the terrifying experience.
A couple who was violently assaulted by a mob of teenagers over the weekend in downtown Chicago is speaking out about the terrifying experience.
Hundreds of teenagers flood into downtown Chicago, smashing car windows, prompting police response
A woman whose car was smashed by people jumping on the windshield said her husband was beaten as he sat in the driver's seat. He's been taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
A woman whose car was smashed by people jumping on the windshield said her husband was beaten as he sat in the driver's seat. He's been taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Rowdy, rampaging teenagers in Chicago's public places have been a problem for years
For years now, Chicago residents and police have faced an annual problem: when the weather gets warm, teenagers like to flood public places and behave badly. Chicago has just undergone an unusually early warm spell, and as if on cue, teenagers rampaged two nights in a row.
For years now, Chicago residents and police have faced an annual problem: when the weather gets warm, teenagers like to flood public places and behave badly. Chicago has just undergone an unusually early warm spell, and as if on cue, teenagers rampaged two nights in a row.
Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago.
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago.
Barbie pop-up café coming to Chicago this summer
Come on Barbie, let's go party! The Malibu Barbie Cafe, a new one-of-a-kind pop-up venue inspired by the mega popular doll franchise, will be making waves in Chicago this summer.
Come on Barbie, let's go party! The Malibu Barbie Cafe, a new one-of-a-kind pop-up venue inspired by the mega popular doll franchise, will be making waves in Chicago this summer.
WATCH: Chicago's Wills Tower zapped by lightning amid severe storms
A Chicago-based videographer captured several vivid bolts around 10 p.m. Tuesday during a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, including one strike hitting the Willis Tower.
A Chicago-based videographer captured several vivid bolts around 10 p.m. Tuesday during a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, including one strike hitting the Willis Tower.
Theater roof collapses: 1 killed and 28 injured as storms rock Chicago area
A band was reportedly playing on stage at the time of the collapse.
A band was reportedly playing on stage at the time of the collapse.
Chicago man fatally shot driver on I-55 while victim's pregnant wife was inside vehicle: police
When troopers arrived, Humberto Marin Garcia, 28, was located inside a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, a woman who was reportedly six months pregnant, was uninjured in the shooting.
When troopers arrived, Humberto Marin Garcia, 28, was located inside a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, a woman who was reportedly six months pregnant, was uninjured in the shooting.
Canadian Pacific train derails in Franklin Park near Chicago
Canadian Pacific said no one was hurt, and that there were no hazardous materials or public safety issues involved.
Canadian Pacific said no one was hurt, and that there were no hazardous materials or public safety issues involved.
Lollapalooza 2023 lineup: Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers among summer fest headliners
Lollapalooza has revealed its 2023 lineup.
Lollapalooza has revealed its 2023 lineup.
Surveillance video shows Illinois police officers searching the wrong home
A man in Chicago is left shocked after a surveillance camera shows police officers searching the wrong home. The man said he was out of town when the officers searched his house, and he said he has yet to get an explanation from police as to what happened.
A man in Chicago is left shocked after a surveillance camera shows police officers searching the wrong home. The man said he was out of town when the officers searched his house, and he said he has yet to get an explanation from police as to what happened.
Dress For Success: Elementary school students wear ties every Tuesday
For students at one elementary school in Chicago, Tuesday is a day when they dress for success, as part of Tie Tuesday. Both boys and girls at the school wear ties on that day, and students say it's making a difference for them.
For students at one elementary school in Chicago, Tuesday is a day when they dress for success, as part of Tie Tuesday. Both boys and girls at the school wear ties on that day, and students say it's making a difference for them.
Man sues Buffalo Wild Wings, claims pricey 'boneless wings' are basically nuggets
The lawsuit involves the price of the boneless wings to which a Chicago man claims the restaurant is resorting to deceptive marketing.
The lawsuit involves the price of the boneless wings to which a Chicago man claims the restaurant is resorting to deceptive marketing.
Watch: Chicago River goes green for famed St. Patrick's Day celebration
The grand Chicago tradition dates back to 1962.
The grand Chicago tradition dates back to 1962.
Bears trade No. 1 overall draft pick to Panthers for WR DJ Moore: reports
The Chicago Bears have traded their No. 1 overall draft pick to the Carolina Panthers, according to reports.
The Chicago Bears have traded their No. 1 overall draft pick to the Carolina Panthers, according to reports.
Illinois woman finds husband's body in closet with Christmas decorations 8 months after disappearance
Richard Maedge’s body was found on Dec. 11, 2022 – nearly eight months after he went missing. His wife told police she had gone to a concealed closet area to retrieve a tote containing Christmas decorations, when she found Richard’s body.
Richard Maedge’s body was found on Dec. 11, 2022 – nearly eight months after he went missing. His wife told police she had gone to a concealed closet area to retrieve a tote containing Christmas decorations, when she found Richard’s body.
Dog named King abandoned at Burger King with note reading 'I'm a good boy'
It turns out the owner was suffering from medical problems, and moved in with family. It was one of those relatives who dumped King.
It turns out the owner was suffering from medical problems, and moved in with family. It was one of those relatives who dumped King.
Man charged in shooting death of Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso ordered held without bond
The man accused of killing Chicago police officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso was ordered held without bond Friday afternoon after prosecutors disclosed new details of the deadly confrontation near a playground at a grade school in Gage Park.
The man accused of killing Chicago police officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso was ordered held without bond Friday afternoon after prosecutors disclosed new details of the deadly confrontation near a playground at a grade school in Gage Park.
Chicago police officer fatally shot on Southwest Side
Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso was shot and killed as he chased an armed suspect who suddenly turned and fired "at close range" Wednesday afternoon in Gage Park.
Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso was shot and killed as he chased an armed suspect who suddenly turned and fired "at close range" Wednesday afternoon in Gage Park.