Bonnie McGrath, journalist and attorney who always championed Chicago, dies at 73
McGrath—a longtime resident of the South Loop—died Sunday, Dec. 22. She would have turned 74 on Dec. 25.
Chicago In Memoriam: 36 notable Chicagoans who passed away in 2024
Some people on this list would considered A-list celebrities, others may be names you're hearing for the first time. But all left a mark on Chicago that warrants honors.
Bullet found lodged in former Mayor Lori Lightfoot's garage
A spokeswoman said no one was present when the bullet got into the garage wall, and no one was injured.
Bond set for man who struck, killed Chicago tow truck driver in hit-and-run in Wisconsin
Christopher Sponholz, 39, of Waukesha, Wisconsin is charged with felony hit-and-run involving death in the hit-and-run that killed Hussain Farhat, 40, on Christmas Eve Tuesday,
Hawk rescued after landing on woman, staying perched on her hand in Round Lake Beach
Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation believes someone may have raised the hawk illegally in captivity.
4 animals die in barn fire far northwest of Chicago
The remote area forced firefighters to shuttle water from a hydrant nearly three and a half miles away.
Judge orders release of man who argued he was wrongly convicted of 1991 murder in Chicago
Hilton Keller spent 33 years, seven months, and four days in prison.
CBS Chicago Vault: Bob Wallace shows us England's finest holiday traditions in "A Merry Olde Christmas"
This 1984 special, "A Merry Olde Christmas," was nominated for an Emmy Award. This year, we're celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Strat's Drive-Thru in Chicago's west suburbs turns off grills permanently
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
Semi-trailer truck goes off I-55, spills chicken broth and disinfectant wipes onto railroad
The truck fell off an overpass on the interstate, fell onto the train tracks below, and rolled over.
Experts warn of package delay scams sent by text message
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
Service increases begin on 19 CTA bus routes
The new schedules began on Sunday, in what the CTA described as the final step in its goal of returning service to pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year.
Crash-and-grab burglars strike 8 times within half an hour on Northwest Side
In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
Fire damages house, displaces resident in Evanston
The fire was contained to the living room and chimney within half an hour after an aggressive attack by firefighters.
Woman killed, 4 others including 3 kids injured, in crash on West Side
No citations were issued in the crash. The police Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.