Man charged with killing woman, setting her house on fire in West Englewood
Joshua Mims, 37, is charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated arson.
City Council unanimously rejects Mayor Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax hike
Mayor Brandon Johnson has said he's willing to negotiate with the City Council on his proposed budget, but wouldn't commit to any specific alternatives.
Gary police shoot and kill suspect who attacked officer during undercover sting
Police were investigating a string of robberies stemming from fake social media marketplace sales, when the suspect allegedly tried to rob an undercover officer and attacked him with a machete-style weapon.
Student among 2 hurt in school bus crash in Waukegan
Police said the crash happened shortly after 2 p.m. near Todd Farm Drive and Braeburn Drive.
Boy, 17, killed in hit-and-run while riding bike in Waukegan
The victim, 17-year-old Jorge Carmona, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Maurie and Flaurie, Superdawg mascots, return to roof of iconic hot dog stand
"They had quite the time at the SuperSpa, and are looking forward to their next trip in 25 years," Superdawg wrote in an Instagram post.
University of Illinois Hospital nurses go on second strike since August
The Illinois Nurses Association said nurses at UI Health authorized an open-ended strike last month, and walked off the job on Wednesday.
Autopsy finds Rhyker Earl died of natural causes after being pinned by police
Rhyker Earl, 26, died of cardiovascular disease, an enlarged heart, and cardiac arrest, according to the Lake County Coroner's office. A forensic autopsy found no evidence of trauma.
Fallen firefighter Drew Price's badge added to memorial wall at fire academy
Price died after falling through the roof of a building while fighting a fire in Lincoln Park one year ago.
Are the Bears now considering the old Michael Reese Hospital site for a new stadium?
Mayor Brandon Johnson was asked about the proposal Tuesday afternoon.
Car crashes into semi in Arlington Heights after fleeing police in Prospect Heights
A Lexus sedan went through the undercarriage of a semi, and was severely damaged. The driver was not seriously hurt.
Illinois Attorney General announces statewide Conviction Integrity Unit
Raoul is launching a statewide effort aimed at preventing wrongful convictions.
Woman sues Westchester schools after ex-teacher charged with sexual abuse
A former Westchester Middle School student is accusing former teacher Dawn Chester of sexually abusing her when she was 11 years old.
Chicago police officer stabbed while arresting suspect in South Shore
Police used a Taser on the suspect while taking him into custody.
Bears fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron
Passing game coordinator Thomas Brown will take over at offensive coordinator.