Pedestrian dies after being hit by freight train near Lake Forest, Illinois
Metra confirmed inbound and outbound trains are halted near Lake Forest.
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Stevenson Expressway near Damen Avenue
The crash, which left a motorcyclist with severe injuries, took place around 2 a.m.
4-year-old girl survives fall from 10th floor of South Side building
Police said the child was taken to Comer Children's Hospital in fair condition with a head injury.
Richard Allen appeals Delphi murder conviction after video leaks
According to CBS 4, online records show the appeal was filed on Tuesday, a day after the full 43-second "Bridge Guy" video was leaked online.
Ravinia Festival announces 2025 lineup
Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe and Grace Jones, and Kygo are among this year's artists performing in Highland Park from June 6 to Aug. 31.
St. Patricks' Day 2025: Where to see Chicago River dyeing and parades
The weekend before St. Patrick's Day means three parades and the annual dyeing of the Chicago River to turn it bright green.
The Wieners Circle celebrates "312 Day" in Chicago
The iconic hot dog joint The Wieners Circle is hosting a party at 3:12 p.m.
Man charged in murder of Glenview, Illinois man found dead during well-being check
Charles Poulos, 55, was charged with one count of first-degree murder, according to the Glenview Police Department.
Man shot during fight outside Chicago's O'Hare Airport near Terminal 2
Police said during the fight, a 25-year-old man was shot twice in the lower body.
Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes three new meerkats
Clover, Violet, and Dahlia are joining the zoo's existing mob in their habitat at Regenstein African Journey.
Multiple businesses broken into on Northwest Side and in Morton Grove
An expert said businesses in the city, along with the CPD, have beefed up awareness, so the crooks are moving elsewhere — and suburban businesses are easier targets.
Northwestern University food service, hospitality employees on strike
The contract between Compass and UNITE HERE Local 1 expired on August 31, 2024.
Man killed by CTA train after falling onto the tracks on Chicago's South Side
Police said he was hit by the arriving train and later died at Stroger Hospital.
Multiple businesses burglarized in 30 minutes in Highland Park, Illinois
Among the businesses targeted was Michael's Grill and Salad Bar, a downtown Highland Park staple.
Uber signs neutrality agreement with union for better pay benefits for drivers
Uber confirmed it signed a "neutrality agreement" with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150.