Chicago "rat hole" removed from sidewalk, but preserved intact
The rat hole had been there for several years—some estimate around 20—but gained fame on social media just this year.
Foxtrot Market, Dom's Kitchen employees weren't warned stores would close
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
Evanston Township High School to restrict classroom cellphone use
Students starting this summer will be required to place their phones in a storage unit during class time.
Man robbed, beaten in suburban Chicago parking garage
One of the men sprayed him in the face with pepper spray, while the other had a knife in his hand, police said. Both men beat until he fell to the ground, police said.
Families of Chicago students with disabilities can apply for $500 city grants
Mayor Brandon Johnson noted families of children with disabilities were hit especially hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Deadly crash snags I-65 in Northwest Indiana
Northbound traffic was backed up all the way to U.S. 30 following the crash.
Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen & Market abruptly close 6 months after merger
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Woman convicted of killing, dismembering landlord at Arcadia Terrace rooming house
Sandra Kolalou was convicted in the death of 69-year-old Frances Walker.
Scott Craig, documentary producer who spent many years at CBS 2, dies at 89
Craig, most recently of Leland, Michigan, died Thursday, April 18, CBS 2 has learned.
Off-duty Chicago Police officer shoots, kills pit bull during attack on her dog
The dog's remains were given to its owner.
Chicago Wolves lose to Rockford IceHogs as season ends
Josh Melnick and Chris Terry each scored, and Hudson Elynuik had two assists
1 killed, 3 wounded in domestic shooting incident in Oak Forest
A 12-year-old girl was shot while standing in the neighboring driveway.
Illinois State Capitol reopens after being placed on lockdown for bomb threat
The threat was deemed not to be credible, and the Capitol reopened at 1:59 p.m., the Secretary of State's office said.
Village of Niles, Illinois poised to purchase, demolish vacant Leaning Tower YMCA
The site will be marketed to developers, with the idea in mind for a mixed-use development that could offer everything from restaurants to live music
Saturday, April 27, will be last day for Lincoln Square's Café Selmarie
Café Selmarie, 4721 N. Lincoln Ave., first announced its plans to close in September. Owner Birgit Kobayashi is set to retire.