Chicago man who allegedly wore Joker mask during protest charged with setting fire to police vehicle
A Chicago man has been charged with lighting a police vehicle on fire during a protest downtown, all while allegedly wearing a Joker mask which partially hid his face.
A Chicago man has been charged with lighting a police vehicle on fire during a protest downtown, all while allegedly wearing a Joker mask which partially hid his face.
Man rides through Chicago on horseback to spread positivity and 'keep the peace' amid protests
Adam Hollingsworth, who calls himself the “Dreadhead Cowboy,” wanted to keep the peace amid a weekend of violence in the Windy City.
Adam Hollingsworth, who calls himself the “Dreadhead Cowboy,” wanted to keep the peace amid a weekend of violence in the Windy City.
Crowd throws bottles at officers arresting man with gun near triple shooting: police
A crowd of people allegedly threw bottles at police officers Tuesday night while the officers were arresting someone with a gun following a Wentworth Gardens shooting that wounded a 5-year-old girl and two other teens.
A crowd of people allegedly threw bottles at police officers Tuesday night while the officers were arresting someone with a gun following a Wentworth Gardens shooting that wounded a 5-year-old girl and two other teens.
Woman claiming to have COVID-19 spits in nurse’s face in Aurora: police
A 33-year-old woman claiming to be infected with COVID-19 allegedly spit in a nurse’s face early Monday in an Aurora hospital.
A 33-year-old woman claiming to be infected with COVID-19 allegedly spit in a nurse’s face early Monday in an Aurora hospital.
Suburban Chicago woman mauled to death by French bulldog mix
A northwest suburban woman was found dead after her dog attacked her this month in Ingleside.
A northwest suburban woman was found dead after her dog attacked her this month in Ingleside.
Firefighter encourages reading during COVID-19 quarantine
A father and fireman reads with his daughter to encourage kids stuck in quarantine to continue learning despite being out of school.
A father and fireman reads with his daughter to encourage kids stuck in quarantine to continue learning despite being out of school.
Chicago woman tests positive for COVID-19 after childbirth, is released and dies days later
Unique Clay, 31, gave birth on April 30, tested positive for coronavirus, and was sent home with her baby -- only to die days later.
Unique Clay, 31, gave birth on April 30, tested positive for coronavirus, and was sent home with her baby -- only to die days later.
Illinois boy who lost parts from all 4 limbs gets ‘Star Wars’-themed multi-grip bionic ‘Hero Arm’
Ethan Sappington, 7, is the youngest person in the United States to receive a multi-grip bionic arm.
Ethan Sappington, 7, is the youngest person in the United States to receive a multi-grip bionic arm.
Illinois man who delivered tens of thousands of crosses to victims of tragedy dies
An Illinois man who became a fixture in the aftermath of numerous tragedies when he began crisscrossing the country and making wooden crosses more than two decades ago to honor those who were killed has died, his daughter said.
An Illinois man who became a fixture in the aftermath of numerous tragedies when he began crisscrossing the country and making wooden crosses more than two decades ago to honor those who were killed has died, his daughter said.
Chicago hospital successfully treats struggling COVID-19 patient with plasma from virus survivor
There is a medical breakthrough in the fight against the coronavirus at an Uptown hospital.
There is a medical breakthrough in the fight against the coronavirus at an Uptown hospital.
Police cite owner of home that was site of packed Chicago house party
The owner of a home that was the site of a large house party which violated social distancing guideline over the weekend on the Northwest Side has been cited by police.
The owner of a home that was the site of a large house party which violated social distancing guideline over the weekend on the Northwest Side has been cited by police.
Outrage in neighborhood, over social media after huge party defies social distancing rules
A video circulating on social media went viral Sunday, after dozens of young people crowded into a home in Chicago's Galewood neighborhood for a party Saturday night.
A video circulating on social media went viral Sunday, after dozens of young people crowded into a home in Chicago's Galewood neighborhood for a party Saturday night.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot predicts stay-at-home order will extend into May
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she believes the stay-at-home order issued by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will extend past April 30 and into May.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she believes the stay-at-home order issued by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will extend past April 30 and into May.
Teenager charged with shoving Marine vet in front of train, killing him
An 18-year-old man is accused of shoving Marine veteran Mamadou Balde in front of a CTA train and killing him.
An 18-year-old man is accused of shoving Marine veteran Mamadou Balde in front of a CTA train and killing him.
'He was treated like an animal,' says brother of jail detainee who died of COVID-19 shackled at hospital
Cook County Jail detainee Jeffery Pendleton suffered “cruel punishment” while being treated for COVID-19 at Stroger Hospital, his brother says.
Cook County Jail detainee Jeffery Pendleton suffered “cruel punishment” while being treated for COVID-19 at Stroger Hospital, his brother says.
Police release video of deadly home invasion in Chicago area involving masked men
Arlington Heights police have released home surveillance video that shows a home invasion in which a homeowner shot and killed one of the armed assailants.
Arlington Heights police have released home surveillance video that shows a home invasion in which a homeowner shot and killed one of the armed assailants.
Chicago liquor store clerk remembered as great friend: 'He would do anything for you'
On Facebook, staff at Liquorama said Christ Douvlis was the “greatest friend to all who knew him.”
On Facebook, staff at Liquorama said Christ Douvlis was the “greatest friend to all who knew him.”
Judge denies R Kelly release amid coronavirus crisis
A federal judge in New York on Tuesday denied R&B singer R. Kelly's request for release from jail in Chicago because he was concerned he could contract the coronavirus while behind bars.
A federal judge in New York on Tuesday denied R&B singer R. Kelly's request for release from jail in Chicago because he was concerned he could contract the coronavirus while behind bars.
Chicago animal shelter officially out of adoptable dogs for first time
A Chicago animal shelter has some great news to share in spite of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Chicago Animal Care and Control says it has run out of adoptable dogs for the first time ever.
A Chicago animal shelter has some great news to share in spite of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Chicago Animal Care and Control says it has run out of adoptable dogs for the first time ever.
Skokie couple with COVID-19 dies hours apart
A married couple who emigrated from Ukraine more than two decades ago died of the coronavirus only hours apart over the weekend.
A married couple who emigrated from Ukraine more than two decades ago died of the coronavirus only hours apart over the weekend.