Storm damage disrupts non-emergency dispatch calls in south suburbs
Spokesman Sean Howard said the non-emergency line and medical and fire alarm signals have been disrupted at the SouthCom Emergency Dispatch Center.
Illinois approves plan to lower proficiency scores for standardized tests
The change means a significantly higher number of students will be considered "proficient" in subjects like reading and math.
Man ordered held in shooting that wounded 2 in Aurora
Aaron Conley, 24, made his first appearance in DuPage County Court Tuesday after surrendering to police the day before.
Man charged in shooting that killed 1 teen, wounded another on West Side
Ortez Owens, 35, is charged with one count of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder.
Weather warnings issued for parts of Chicago area as new storms sweep through
A Flood Watch was in effect for most of the area through midnight Tuesday night.
Heavy rain prompts Flood Advisory in Chicago, some suburban areas
Beginning shorty after 9 p.m., lightning began flashing and thunder began rolling in downtown Chicago, as pouring rain began falling off and on.
Man shot by Cook County sheriff's police after stabbing in La Grange Highlands
A Cook County sheriff's police officer shot and wounded a man suspected of attacking two women in La Grange Highlands, Illinois.
Northwestern, UChicago named in lawsuit on early decision agreements
The class-action lawsuit accuses 32 elite U.S. schools of violating antitrust laws.
Pritzker unenthused about tax relief bill for Arlington Heights Bears stadium
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday that he is "evaluating" a bill in Springfield that would benefit the Chicago Bears' move to northwest suburban Arlington Heights.
Fire on tracks disrupts CTA Brown Line at Paulina
Brown Line trains were standing with major delays at the scene as of just before 6 p.m.
Water main break in Norwood Park Township creates massive geyser
A massive water main break has sent a geyser of water shooting into the sky in northwest suburban Northwood Park Township.
5 people wounded in shooting in Bronzeville
Police were called to the 700 block of East 43rd Street, just west of Cottage Grove Avenue. They found five people wounded at the scene.
ISP releases images of naked man accused of shooting officers
The search continued Monday for David Jordan, 70, and state police said he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Retired Chicago political reporters talk about today's polarized country
Mike Flannery, Derrick Blakley, and Craig Dellimore are three of Chicago's most respected journalists.
On 2028 run, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he "can't rule anything out"
On NBC's "Meet the Press," Kristen Welker asked Pritzker if he would rule out a run for president in 2028.