Four people charged with stealing thousands of dollars in tap-to-pay scam in Evanston
Police said they've received numerous reports of people soliciting donations in public spaces for fake causes, including funerals.
Firefighter hurt while battling church fire in South Austin
The firefighter was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County in unknown condition, officials said.
3 teens sought in violent attack on CTA bus on West Side
According to police, the 62-year-old victim was beaten and severely injured, resulting in extensive and ongoing hospitalization.
Bears clinch first playoff spot since 2020 after Steelers beat Lions
The Bears' next game will be against the 49ers on Dec. 28.
Man taken to hospital after 12-hour SWAT incident in Irving Park
Chicago police said one man was taken to a local hospital for observation.
Chicago weekend shootings leave 1 dead, 10 hurt, police say
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 55, according to Chicago police.
Woman sexually abused, robbed while walking home on West Side
Chicago police said the victim was walking home when she was grabbed from behind, forced to the ground, sexually abused, and then robbed Saturday morning.
Bears threaten move to Indiana as Arlington Heights stadium bid remains stalled
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
Video: Police rescue 3 people after car crashed into pond in Glendale Heights
Glendale Heights police officers made a daring rescue of three people after a car crashed into an icy pond. The entire effort was caught on bodycam video.
Oswego passes protective barrier ordinance in wake of deadly Portillo's crash
The Village of Oswego has passed an ordinance requiring protective barriers after a 2-year-old boy was killed and 13 others were hurt when a car crashed a Portillo's earlier this summer.
Suspect sought in South Shore armed robbery
Police are searching for a person they said committed an armed robbery on Nov. 4 in the South Shore neighborhood.
Man charged in shooting that left woman dead at home in McHenry Co.
Silvano Perri, 75, from Itasca, Illinois, was charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a woman at a home near Harvard, Illinois.
DePaul University lays off 114 staff due to budget shortfall
DePaul University President Rob Manuel said in a letter to faculty and staff that 114 of the school's 1,493 full-time and part-time staff were laid off on Friday.
Border Patrol officer remains held, accused of sexually assaulting, robbing 4 women in 2022
Prosecutors said that Luis Uribe, 44, was an armed CBP and immigration officer and was stationed at O'Hare International Airport at the time.
Police find woman shot and killed, man hurt during well-being check at McHenry Co. home
Authorities said the woman and man who were found shot were members of the household.