9-year-old boy found safe after going missing in Elmhurst
Elmhurst police said the boy had been found safe at 10 p.m. He had last been seen around 7:30 p.m.
Gov. Pritzker signs bill requiring mental health screenings in schools
The bill, SB1560, requires all school districts to provide screening in grades 3 through 12 at least once a year.
Venice, Illinois is cheapest place to buy home in state, survey finds
Based on the Zillow Home Value Index, the average price of a home in Venice, Illinois, is $33,318.
Police release both people arrested after Old Orchard security scare
The two people arrested after a security scare that prompted a lockdown at the Westfield Old Orchard shopping center in Skokie, Illinois this week.
Man crashes car after being shot in head in Avondale
This incident happened less than 24 hours after a man was shot during a robbery in the same Avondale community.
Chicago blues icon Buddy Guy releases new album for 89th birthday
Buddy Guy's new album features an assortment of guest musicians, including guitarist Joe Walsh of The Eagles fame, who joined Guy on the album's lead single, "How Blues Is That."
Northwestern University to cut 425 positions amid budget crisis
The cuts involve an unspecified number of layoffs at Northwestern.
Man suspected of scaring girls turns gun on self when stopped near Cary
McHenry County, Illinois Sheriff's police tried to stop a man suspected of approaching a pair of teenage girls while wearing a mask near Cary Tuesday, only for the man to turn a gun on himself.
3rd suspect charged in armed robbery of couple outside Glenview home
The armed robbery in Glenview in April was captured on video.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis to announce whether he'll seek another term
Davis is now serving his 15th term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Chicago man files lawsuit over wrongful murder conviction
Jerry Herrington's murder conviction was vacated in March.
Pastor of Catholic parish in Lake Zurich faces child abuse allegation
A letter to members of the parish said the abuse happened when Fr. David Ryan was on the staff at Maryville Academy about 30 years ago.
Car found in Cary pond with no one inside or around
Fire crews rushed to Detroit Street near Crystal Woods around 7:30 p.m. Monday for a report of a vehicle in the pond.
Gun call leads to lockdown at Old Orchard shopping center in Skokie
Police determined a quarrel between two people was the cause of the security scare. Both were located and apprehended, police said.
Ryne Sandberg, Chicago Cubs legend and Hall of Famer, dies at 65
Hall of Fame Chicago Cubs slugger and second baseman Ryne Sandberg has died, following a battle with prostate cancer.