St. Anthony Hospital data breach may have exposed 6,600 people's personal info
A data breach at St. Anthony Hospital in Chicago might have exposed the personal information of patients and staff, officials warned on Wednesday.
Crime Stoppers offer $10K reward for information in 2022 killing of Hector Negron
Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information about the 2022 shooting death of a father of five in Chicago.
Shota Imanaga accepts Cubs' $22.205 million qualifying offer to return in 2026
Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga will return to the team in 2026, after accepting a $22.205 million qualifying offer, but right fielder Kyle Tucker declined his qualifying offer, making him a free agent.
House votes to reprimand Rep. Chuy Garcia over controversial succession plan
The House on Tuesday passed a rare rebuke of U.S. Rep. Chuy García (D-IL) for quietly clearing the 2026 Democratic primary field so his own chief of staff would be the only Democrat on the ballot in next year's midterm elections.
Broadview expands designated protest zone outside ICE facility
The village of Broadview is expanding a designated protest zone outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center in the western suburb.
Chicago crypto company CEO indicted in $10M money laundering scheme
The founder of a Chicago cryptocurrency firm has been indicted on federal charges, accused of laundering $10 million in illicit proceeds from wire fraud and drug crimes.
Chicago students prepare farm-to-table Thanksgiving feast for senior citizens
Students at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences on Tuesday are creating a massive farm-to-table meal to serve about 400 senior citizens as part of an early Thanksgiving feast.
Sen. Dick Durbin thanks air traffic controllers at O'Hare after shutdown ends
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin paid air traffic controllers a visit at O'Hare International Airport, with sweet treats, and then faced some tough questions about the government shutdown.
Chicago City Council to meet after committee rejects Mayor Johnson's tax plan
The Chicago City Council was set to meet Tuesday morning, and Mayor Brandon Johnson was set to hold a town hall on the Southwest Side Tuesday night — after a key City Council committee voted down his tax plan for the 2026 city budget.
Finance Committee votes down mayor's 2026 tax plan, putting budget in limbo
Mayor Brandon Johnson's $16.6 billion spending plan for 2026 was dealt a major blow on Monday, as a key City Council committee voted down his plan for roughly $600 million in new taxes.
Tensions boil over as Broadview mayor declares "civil emergency" over threats
Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson has declared a civil emergency and will hold Monday night's village board meeting remotely, following a series of threats against the mayor and other village officials.
Man charged in 2004 shooting death at Near North Side apartment
A man has been charged in the shooting death of a 40-year-old man more than 20 years ago inside his apartment on the Near North Side of Chicago.
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino leaves Chicago
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino has left Chicago after two months of controversial enhanced immigration operations.
WWE bringing Elimination Chamber to the United Center in February
WWE professional wrestling is returning to the United Center next year with its Elimination Chamber event.
CTA, Metra, and Pace approve 2026 budgets with no fare hikes or service cuts
The CTA, Metra, and Pace have approved 2026 budgets without fare hikes or service cuts, thanks to the transit bailout approved by state lawmakers last month.