Man charged in West Woodlawn shooting following reported social media dispute
Nicholas Killingsworth, 23, was charged with one count each of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery involving the discharge of a firearm.
Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans loses bid for another term
Circuit court judges voted Wednesday to elect Judge Charles Beach as the new chief judge overseeing the Cook County court system.
Chicago volunteers pack 500,000 meals for day of service on 9/11
A total of 1,800 volunteers turned out at Union Station beginning at 9 a.m. for the event.
Security guard shoots robbery suspect in broad daylight downtown
The robber was placed into police custody and then taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital with gunshot wounds.
Krishnamoorthi wants to review financial documents from Epstein files
The U.S. House of Representatives continues to look through thousands of documents that Congress received from Epstein's estate.
Anthony Rizzo to retire from MLB, return to Cubs as team ambassador
Rizzo most recently played for the New York Yankees through the 2024 season.
Former Illinois Sen. Darren Bailey to run for governor again
Bailey easily won the GOP primary in 2022, but went on to lose to Democratic incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker in the general election by 13 percentage points.
Burglars smash into Dunkin' in Lincoln Park neighborhood
Police responded to the Dunkin' at 2300 N. Clark St. and found the front glass door had been damaged.
Man charged with robbery of mail carrier in Woodlawn
Joshua Walder, 24, was arrested on Aug. 26, as a result of a joint investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Chicago Police Department.
Broad-daylight shooting on Chicago's South Side leaves man dead
The victim was struck multiple times throughout his body and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Midway International Airport to offer activities, travel tips on family nights
The Chicago Department of Aviation will host the first free Midway Airport Family Night this coming Saturday, Sept. 13.
Chicago faith leaders speak out against idea sending federal troops to city
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ramps up immigration enforcement, the Trump administration has said National Guard troops could also be coming soon.
Local high school students collect books to donate for kids in hospitals
The Bookmark Project donates books to hospitals, therapy centers, and other settings where young people might benefit from such an uplift.
Woman, 73, found dead in fire on Southeast Side
Police said the 73-year-old woman was found unresponsive at the scene of the fire in the 11000 block of South Avenue N.
Romeoville teachers back to bargaining; Orland Park teachers plan strike vote
In Romeoville, the teachers could go on strike on Sept. 18 if they fail to reach a deal.