Semi truck carrying plastic tubes rolls over Illinois Route 53 ramp
The semi-truck rolled over on the northbound ramp to westbound Lake-Cook Road just before 5:45 a.m.
16-year-old shot on Chicago's West Side
Police said the teen had a gunshot wound to his leg.
Highland Park parade shooter sentenced to life in prison without parole
Judge Victoria Rossetti gave Robert Crimo III seven consecutive life sentences for the murder convictions, plus 50 years for each of the 48 attempted murder charges.
Ravinia Festival tickets on sale for 2025 season
Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe and Grace Jones, and Kygo are among this year's performances in Highland Park from June 6 to Aug. 31.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces Senate run
If she wins, Stratton would be the second Black woman elected to represent Illinois in the Senate.
Man shot, critically injured during robbery on Chicago's South Side
The 19-year-old was shot in the chest and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.
Dolton, Illinois police officer charged in COVID relief loan fraud
William Reed served as a police officer in both Dolton and Robbins when he applied for loans through the Paycheck Protection Program.
Veteran Chicago firefighter dies after battling West Side blaze; person in custody
A veteran Chicago fire captain died from injuries fighting a garage fire and collapse on the city's West Side Wednesday morning.
Highland Park parade shooting victims share their pain at gunman's sentencing hearing
Robert Crimo III pleaded guilty last month to 21 counts of first-degree murder and 48 counts of attempted first-degree murder.
FBI working to identify man wanted in Aurora, Illinois bank robbery
The FBI is looking for a man wanted for robbing a bank in west suburban Aurora Monday afternoon.
Celebrate Earth Day all week with Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo
The Lincoln Park Zoo is taking Earth Day to the next level with celebrations all week long.
12 families displaced by fire at 3-story building in Hoffman Estates
Video from the scene shows heavy smoke coming from the building on Atlantic Avenue.
Man dies from gunshot wound at Edgewater high-rise, CPD says
Chicago police are conducting a death investigation after a man died from a gunshot wound in the city's Edgewater neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
Newborn baby found unresponsive on Chicago's Southwest Side
A death investigation is underway after a baby was found unresponsive in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Archbishop of Chicago mourns "profound loss" of Pope Francis
Chicago's Blase Cardinal Cupich remembers Pope Francis after his death in "a moment of profound loss." Other Chicago officials also reacted to the news.