Father of 3 beaten to death while putting up Christmas lights outside Gage Park home
A father of three was beaten to death Saturday while putting up Christmas lights outside his Gage Park home on the Southwest Side.
A father of three was beaten to death Saturday while putting up Christmas lights outside his Gage Park home on the Southwest Side.
Jeff Bezos responds to Amazon warehouse collapse after celebrating Blue Origin space trip
At least six people were killed in an Amazon warehouse collapse after a tornado ripped through Edwardsville, Illinois.
At least six people were killed in an Amazon warehouse collapse after a tornado ripped through Edwardsville, Illinois.
Deaths confirmed in collapsed Amazon warehouse in Illinois after severe weather
The Amazon collapse – just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis – was being called a "mass casualty incident."
The Amazon collapse – just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis – was being called a "mass casualty incident."
Jussie Smollett verdict: Ex-'Empire' actor convicted of staging attack, lying to Chicago police
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was convicted Thursday on charges he staged a racist and homophobic attack on himself in January 2019 and then lied to Chicago police about it.
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was convicted Thursday on charges he staged a racist and homophobic attack on himself in January 2019 and then lied to Chicago police about it.
'Golden Girls' convention coming to Chicago in 2022
There’s a convention being put together for "The Golden Girls" and organizers say it’s going to "thank you for being a fan."
There’s a convention being put together for "The Golden Girls" and organizers say it’s going to "thank you for being a fan."
Jussie Smollett trial: Defense rests after actor repeatedly denies 'hoax'
Jussie Smollett on Tuesday repeatedly denied he staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself for publicity, telling a prosecutor as the trial neared its end that “there was no hoax on my part” and that two brothers who testified against him are “liars.”
Jussie Smollett on Tuesday repeatedly denied he staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself for publicity, telling a prosecutor as the trial neared its end that “there was no hoax on my part” and that two brothers who testified against him are “liars.”
Unvaccinated Illinois residents to pay own COVID-19 hospital bill, state lawmaker proposes
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett testifies at his trial: 'There was no hoax'
Jussie Smollett will return to the witness stand Tuesday at his trial in Chicago, where the former “Empire” actor called claims that he staged an anti-gay, racist attack on himself “100% false.”
Jussie Smollett will return to the witness stand Tuesday at his trial in Chicago, where the former “Empire” actor called claims that he staged an anti-gay, racist attack on himself “100% false.”
Murray throws for 2 TDs, runs for 2 as Cardinals beat Bears
Maintaining the best record in the NFL this season, the Arizona Cardinals defeated the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday, Dec. 5.
Maintaining the best record in the NFL this season, the Arizona Cardinals defeated the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday, Dec. 5.
You can stay in the ‘Home Alone’ house this holiday season
A lucky "Home Alone" fan will get the chance to spend the night in the iconic Chicago-area house, which includes all the '90s junk food their heart desires.
A lucky "Home Alone" fan will get the chance to spend the night in the iconic Chicago-area house, which includes all the '90s junk food their heart desires.
Jussie Smollett trial: CPD detective takes stand, says brothers recounted how 'Empire' star staged hoax
Two brothers arrested for an alleged attack on Jussie Smollett told Chicago police how the ex-"Empire" actor orchestrated the hoax, telling them via text message to meet him "on the low," paying for supplies and holding a "dry run" in downtown Chicago, the lead investigator testified Tuesday.
Two brothers arrested for an alleged attack on Jussie Smollett told Chicago police how the ex-"Empire" actor orchestrated the hoax, telling them via text message to meet him "on the low," paying for supplies and holding a "dry run" in downtown Chicago, the lead investigator testified Tuesday.
Illinois family credits Ivermectin with saving life of father hospitalized with COVID-19
An Illinois family whose loved one was "desperately ill" and hospitalized earlier this month with COVID-19 says he's now home and doing well after a judge had to order a Naperville hospital to treat him with Ivermectin.
An Illinois family whose loved one was "desperately ill" and hospitalized earlier this month with COVID-19 says he's now home and doing well after a judge had to order a Naperville hospital to treat him with Ivermectin.
Jussie Smollett trial: 'Empire' star 'a real victim' of attack in Chicago, attorney says
A jury has been seated in the trial of former "Empire" star Jussie Smollett, who is accused of staging a hoax nearly three years ago where he was the alleged victim of a racist, anti-gay attack in Chicago.
A jury has been seated in the trial of former "Empire" star Jussie Smollett, who is accused of staging a hoax nearly three years ago where he was the alleged victim of a racist, anti-gay attack in Chicago.
Lemurs partake in Thanksgiving feast, watch football game at Illinois zoo
Ring-tailed lemurs at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois were treated to a Thanksgiving feast and even a “football game” inside their enclosure.
Ring-tailed lemurs at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois were treated to a Thanksgiving feast and even a “football game” inside their enclosure.
Chicago's Parlor Pizza Bar accused of seating Black customers in 'rejection section'
Former employees of Chicago’s Parlor Pizza Bar restaurants say they were overworked and mistreated and that they were told to put customers of color in a special section.
Former employees of Chicago’s Parlor Pizza Bar restaurants say they were overworked and mistreated and that they were told to put customers of color in a special section.
Sears to close its final big store in home state Sunday
News of its impending final closure marks the end of an era for some local observers.
News of its impending final closure marks the end of an era for some local observers.
Concealed carry holder fatally shoots gunman outside his Lake View home
A man shot and killed one of two gunmen during a confrontation outside his home Wednesday night in the Lake View neighborhood.
A man shot and killed one of two gunmen during a confrontation outside his home Wednesday night in the Lake View neighborhood.
77-year-old man with a concealed carry license shoots and kills robber in Chicago, police say
Instead of handing his things over, the elderly man pulled out a gun and shot the robber in the head and chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Instead of handing his things over, the elderly man pulled out a gun and shot the robber in the head and chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Defrocked priest and convicted child molester Daniel McCormack released from state custody
Defrocked priest and convicted child molester Daniel McCormack has been released from state custody.
Defrocked priest and convicted child molester Daniel McCormack has been released from state custody.
Heather Mack, who killed mom in Bali, indicted on US murder charge
Heather Mack and Tommy Schaefer are charged with conspiring to kill Mack’s mother, Sheila von Wiese-Mack, in a federal indictment filed in 2017 and briefly unsealed Wednesday in Chicago’s federal court.
Heather Mack and Tommy Schaefer are charged with conspiring to kill Mack’s mother, Sheila von Wiese-Mack, in a federal indictment filed in 2017 and briefly unsealed Wednesday in Chicago’s federal court.