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A small cargo plane crashed into a home a few blocks away from Midway International Airport early Tuesday morning. The pilot reported engine trouble just moments before the two-engine plane went down in the 6500 block of South Knox Avenue.
David James, a private meteorologist who provides forecasts for IDOT, said he doesn't expect this winter's snowfall to be as bad as last winter.
The Chicago area has a frigid week ahead, with temperatures not expected to climb out of the 20s until Saturday, except a brief chance of flirting with 30 on Wednesday.
A police chase in the far northern suburbs involved two separate crashes overnight, and at some point during the pursuit, police shot the suspect.
Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens said it comes down to Rosemont being at a competitive disadvantage by having to turn over to the public information about finances, incentives, and more for the Allstate Arena, the Donald Stephens Convention Center and the Rosemont Theater.
Business was back to normal at Illinois driver's license facilities on Thursday, a day after a computer glitch shut down offices statewide.
Union Pacific said drivers need to be even more careful when road conditions are snowy and slick, because it takes a 100-car train going 60 miles an hour up to a mile and a half to come to a complete stop, so by the time a train engineer spots your car on the tracks with the train bearing down, it's too late.
Researchers at Northern Illinois University have come out with a new study on how much people are checking and responding to their work emails when they're on *and* off the job.
The fire was first reported about 2:30 a.m. in the 3500 block of West 65th Street, according to Fire Media Affairs spokesman Will Knight.
The utility is cutting the check to help repair vandalism-related damage at a New Lenox veterans memorial. WBBM Newsradio's Bernie Tafoya reports.
The Cook County Forest Preserve District has abandoned plans for a new section of walking and biking path in Oak Forest, after crews dug up unmarked graves on the site of the old Oak Forest Hospital.
Illinois State Police were defending their decision not to frisk a man who was taken to Highland Park Hospital after a traffic crash a few days ago, before the man was shot and killed by police when he pulled out a gun in the emergency room.
Less than two weeks until Cardinal Francis George retires as archbishop of Chicago and makes way for Archbishop-designate Blase Cupich, George said the transition is well-underway.
The Greater Chicago Food Depository has opened a food pantry at Hines VA Hospital near Maywood. It's the food charity's second such pantry. The first opening was last year at the Jesse Brown VA Hospital in the Illinois Medical District on the West Side.
It will be the second time this year the church has made public secret files regarding substantiated allegations of sex abuse by clergy.
Seizing on the popularity of people showing off their "I Voted" sticker on social media after casting a ballot, a state lawmaker from the West Side has begun a push to allow voters to take "selfies" at polling places.
The nearly 70-foot tall tree on Donna Atkinson's property in Elgin dwarfs her tiny one-story house, so she figured donating it to the city of Chicago would be the perfect inexpensive way to remove it.
It all comes down to this. With just hours left to win the support of voters, the two leading candidates for governor were making their final pitches to win votes Tuesday morning, greeting potential voters face-to-face.
A local dentist is trying to save children's teeth, and provide some treats to members of the U.S. military for the fifth year in a row.
The 14-year-old boy's family reported him missing after firefighters responded to a blaze in the 1200 block of Stratford Road around 3:45 a.m. When firefighters arrived, the boy's parents said the teenager was nowhere to be found. Hours later, the boy was found safe at a friend's apartment.
When you go to the polls between now and Tuesday, you'll see on the ballot a question asking if any insurance plan that has prescription drug coverage should be required to cover prescription birth control.
There are only a couple of nights left to catch this year's spooktacular offering by an Orland Park couple that's made a big deal out of Halloween for more than a dozen years.
Have a customer service horror story that involves dealing with a utility company? The Citizens Utility Board wants to hear from you on social media.
A pregnant woman woke up to find her house on fire Tuesday morning in west suburban Woodridge, and she scrambled to get her family to safety.
Police in Elgin were investigating a scuffle between a cab driver and another motorist, an incident which sparked a mini-uproar on social media over the past few days.
Friday's highs will be in the low 50s with winds diminishing throughout the morning.
Sheriff Tom Dart said this implementation of law enforcement makes his deputies proactive instead of reactive.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
The play resulted in a fumble that gave the ball back to the Washington Commanders, who later won the game with a Hail Mary play.
The university hosted its first "Stroll to the Polls" to encourage voter registration and participation.
Sheriff Tom Dart said this implementation of law enforcement makes his deputies proactive instead of reactive.
The university hosted its first "Stroll to the Polls" to encourage voter registration and participation.
Progressive groups are urging the mayor and state to provide more affordable housing, rental assistance, and rapid rehousing programs.
Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson has written Facebook posts supporting Hamas, advancing 9/11 conspiracy theories, and making sexist comments about women.
The money spent on Chicago School Board races is closing in on nearly $7 million.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
The concert, part of Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour, had been scheduled for this coming Sunday, Oct. 27. It will instead be held Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
The Chicago board of Education is set to meet this Friday morning. President Mitchell L. Ikenna Johnson is resigning at the request of Mayor Brandon Johnson, amid growing pressure over a string of controversial Facebook posts supporting Hamas, backing 9/11 conspiracy theories, and making sexist comments.
Meteorologist Ed Curran is tracking seasonable temperatures in the Chicago area on Friday.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos. Dorothy Tucker reports.
Sheriff Tom Dart said this implementation of law enforcement makes his deputies proactive instead of reactive. Darius Johnson reports.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
The mayor asked Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson to step down over his "antisemitic, misogynistic, and conspiratorial statements."
Sheriff Tom Dart said this implementation of law enforcement makes his deputies proactive instead of reactive.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
The suit claims the school knew the security guard's behavior was out of the ordinary and failed to report it.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
The accused killer has a decade-long documented history of attacking law enforcement, inmates, and mental health staff. He was even issued a jail ID card alerting staff of his security threat.
Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
In a court document, a DCFS worker predicted the teen would run—and so did the judge handling the case.
The play resulted in a fumble that gave the ball back to the Washington Commanders, who later won the game with a Hail Mary play.
The White Sox confirmed they have signed Venable to a multi-year contract, but terms of the deal were not announced.
Coby White scored 21 points, Josh Giddey added 20 and the Bulls beat the Magic 102-99.
Bears players have openly questioned other decisions, like giving the ball to an offensive lineman at the goal line.
This will be his first time as a manager, but he has been a top candidate in recent years. He has withdrawn his name from consideration for several recent managerial openings.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
Ventura Orozco was face to face with a robber who managed to sneak into the back office demanding cash.
The FBI said the same robbers are also responsible for heists in Michigan and Missouri.
Chicago recorded about 70 anti-Jewish hate crimes this year, including vandalism and bomb threats, with West Ridge hit more than any neighborhood in the city.
Police said Larry Savage was caught on video stealing two ballots during a public test of voting machines earlier this month.
