250 firefighters, 90 engines and trucks aid in battle against raging warehouse blaze in Lawndale
Crews are battling a three-alarm fire Thursday morning at an auto parts warehouse in Lawndale on the West Side.
Crews are battling a three-alarm fire Thursday morning at an auto parts warehouse in Lawndale on the West Side.
Mall Santa brings Nerf gun to boy who cried after being told 'no guns' for Christmas
After 4-year-old Michael was brought to tears when Santa said he couldn’t have a Nerf gun for Christmas, the mall sent another one to his house with a wrapped gift.
After 4-year-old Michael was brought to tears when Santa said he couldn’t have a Nerf gun for Christmas, the mall sent another one to his house with a wrapped gift.
CPD releases video of shootout that killed retired firefighter during attempted carjacking
Chicago police released surveillance video Monday of the shootout during a carjacking attempt that left a 65-year-old retired firefighter dead last week in Morgan Park on the Far South Side.
Chicago police released surveillance video Monday of the shootout during a carjacking attempt that left a 65-year-old retired firefighter dead last week in Morgan Park on the Far South Side.
President Trump cementing death penalty legacy up to Biden inaugural
If the five upcoming federal executions go as planned, it will make 13 executions since July -- and will cement Trump’s legacy as the most prolific execution president in over 130 years.
If the five upcoming federal executions go as planned, it will make 13 executions since July -- and will cement Trump’s legacy as the most prolific execution president in over 130 years.
Woman charged with 2003 murders of newborn twin sons in Stickney Township
A 41-year-old Michigan woman has been charged for the deaths of her newborn twin sons which occurred in 2003, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said Saturday.
A 41-year-old Michigan woman has been charged for the deaths of her newborn twin sons which occurred in 2003, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said Saturday.
Retired Chicago firefighter killed while exchanging gunfire with would-be carjackers on Far South Side: police
A retired Chicago firefighter was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with would-be carjackers Thursday afternoon in Morgan Park on the Far South Side, according to police.
A retired Chicago firefighter was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with would-be carjackers Thursday afternoon in Morgan Park on the Far South Side, according to police.
Illinois reports highest single-day death toll from coronavirus
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 238 additional deaths from COVID-19 statewide, the highest number of single-day deaths during the entire pandemic.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 238 additional deaths from COVID-19 statewide, the highest number of single-day deaths during the entire pandemic.
Chicago couple uses deposit from canceled wedding to feed hundreds on Thanksgiving
A Chicago couple used their money saved for a catered reception for their wedding to feed the needy for Thanksgiving.
A Chicago couple used their money saved for a catered reception for their wedding to feed the needy for Thanksgiving.
Illinois faces post-holiday surge as COVID-19 continues to spread
State officials are bracing for another surge after many people around the country traveled for Thanksgiving and celebrated with family and friends.
State officials are bracing for another surge after many people around the country traveled for Thanksgiving and celebrated with family and friends.
Unborn twins die after mother injured in Chatham fight
A 24-year-old woman’s unborn twins died Sunday after she was injured in a fight with a man in Chatham on the South Side.
A 24-year-old woman’s unborn twins died Sunday after she was injured in a fight with a man in Chatham on the South Side.
Demonstrators sue Chicago Police over ‘brutal, violent’ tactics during protests
Activists who protested in Chicago over George Floyd’s death and the killing by police of other Blacks across the U.S. filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing city police officers of brutally attacking and falsely arresting them during the demonstrations.
Activists who protested in Chicago over George Floyd’s death and the killing by police of other Blacks across the U.S. filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing city police officers of brutally attacking and falsely arresting them during the demonstrations.
'MasterChef Junior' star and Gary-native Ben Watkins, dead at 14
"MasterChef Junior" star Ben Watkins has died after battling a rare illness.
"MasterChef Junior" star Ben Watkins has died after battling a rare illness.
'Whenever possible, stay home': Pritzker announces new COVID restrictions across Illinois
With COVID-19 surging across Illinois and the nation, Governor JB Pritzker is imposing additional mitigations across the state to slow the spread of the virus.
With COVID-19 surging across Illinois and the nation, Governor JB Pritzker is imposing additional mitigations across the state to slow the spread of the virus.
Accused rapist missing after Cook County judge lets him out of jail for $500 due to COVID
Rene Chandler, 31, was on an electronic monitor awaiting trial on charges that he sexually assaulted two women he met on dating apps when he assaulted and robbed a third woman in an Uber in April 2019.
Rene Chandler, 31, was on an electronic monitor awaiting trial on charges that he sexually assaulted two women he met on dating apps when he assaulted and robbed a third woman in an Uber in April 2019.
Lightfoot issues stay-at-home advisory for Chicago, urges cancelation of Thanksgiving celebrations
Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a stay-at-home advisory on Thursday in response to the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Chicago.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a stay-at-home advisory on Thursday in response to the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Chicago.
Rittenhouse's mother tries to deflect Kenosha shooting blame
Wendy Rittenhouse said her son, Kyle, nor the protesters should have been on the street that night.
Wendy Rittenhouse said her son, Kyle, nor the protesters should have been on the street that night.
National Guard reports to Chicago in case of election unrest
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has deployed Illinois National Guard troops to Chicago to prepare for potential election-related civil unrest.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has deployed Illinois National Guard troops to Chicago to prepare for potential election-related civil unrest.
Illinois authorities extradite Kyle Rittenhouse to Wisconsin
Illinois authorities have turned Kyle Rittenhouse over to Wisconsin authorities.
Illinois authorities have turned Kyle Rittenhouse over to Wisconsin authorities.
Latin King member who attacked R. Kelly gets life in prison for racketeering, murder
A convicted gang member who said he beat up jailed R&B singer R. Kelly in a Chicago cell in August has been sentenced to life in prison for a racketeering conviction that involved two 1999 murders.
A convicted gang member who said he beat up jailed R&B singer R. Kelly in a Chicago cell in August has been sentenced to life in prison for a racketeering conviction that involved two 1999 murders.
Sisters allegedly hold down, stab security guard 27 times after being told to wear masks
A West Side security guard was allegedly attacked by two sisters he told to wear masks and use hand sanitizer — one of the women holding him by the hair while the other stabbed him more than two dozen times.
A West Side security guard was allegedly attacked by two sisters he told to wear masks and use hand sanitizer — one of the women holding him by the hair while the other stabbed him more than two dozen times.