Man shot dead while entering car in Chatham
The victim was shot in the face and twice in his lower body.
What was a car doing cruising down the Chicago Riverwalk?
Video shows a silver sedan driving down the walk on the north side of the Chicago River as if it were just another road.
Woman killed in crash in industrial area on Southeast Side of Chicago
No one else was injured, and no citations were injured.
2 teens hospitalized in second shooting involving Senn H.S. students in Edgewater
Police said two boys, ages 16 and 18, were walking on the sidewalk when someone pulled up in a dark-colored vehicle and shot them both.
Crash on I-80/94 in Northwest Indiana leaves 1 person dead
Two others have been taken to area hospitals for potentially life-threatening injuries.
Richard Phelan, former Cook County Board president, dies at 86
Phelan died of metastatic cancer on Wednesday, March 27 in his Lake Forest home.
Driver charged with DUI, reckless homicide in crash that killed DeKalb Sheriff's deputy
Nathan Sweeney, 44, of DeKalb was charged with reckless homicide and driving under the influence in the crash that killed Deputy Christina Musil, 35.
Café Selmarie expects to close by month's end; new venture coming to space
The Lincoln Square standby, at 4721 N. Lincoln Ave., first announced its plans to close in September.
Boy, 16, charged in Rogers Park mass shooting that killed young woman, wounded 3
The boy's name has not been released, but a police news release indicated that he appeared for a detention hearing in adult court rather than juvenile court.
City announces road closures for NASCAR Chicago Street Race in July
This year's race will be held July 6 and 7 – a Saturday and Sunday. It will be the second in a three-series commitment.
Museum of Science and Industry closed Wednesday to move military artifacts
The museum plans to reopen for normal hours on Thursday.
University of Chicago researchers discover crucial protein for cellular function
The discovery could lead to new means of treating neurogenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Dolton residents pack heated village board meeting: "People have floods in their basements"
The Dolton Village Board meeting was at capacity, and several people were not allowed in.
April Fool! Malört "breath mints" touted on social media
They come in a tin reminiscent of Altoids, and their color might remind one of the ever-popular Fisherman's Friend lozenges.
Woman accused of smuggling drug-soaked paper into Cook County Jail in baby's diaper
The Cook County Sheriff's office emphasized that drug-soaked paper is a serious threat to people in jails and prisons nationwide.