Organizations tour United Center ahead of Democratic National Convention
The convention is taking place from Monday, Aug. 19, to Thursday, Aug. 22.
Mayor Johnson's pick for RTA Board advances despite not knowing of looming $730 million shortfall
Rev. Ira Acree also was questioned about his lack of expertise in public transit as the City Council Transportation Committee weighed his appointment to the RTA Board.
Steve Albini, rock musician and producer behind Nirvana and Pixies albums, dies at 61
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
Award-winning Chicago elementary teacher throws out first pitch at Cubs game
Comfort Agboola received a Milken Educator Award in February for her exemplary work with students in the classroom at Poe Classical Elementary School in Pullman.
Fire destroys vacant home, damages apartment building in Auburn Gresham
One man was taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation. Two adults and two children from the apartment building were left temporarily homeless.
Body of Eddie Gardner, missing since 2022, found in abandoned Chicago building
An Oswego family's two-year search to find out what happened to a missing man has ended, after Eddie Gardner's body was found in Chicago in March.
University of Chicago Fossil Lab moves to new home in Washington Park
Professor Paul Sereno opened the 6,000-square-foot facility in an old warehouse building on Wabash Avenue, just north of Garfield Boulevard.
Illinois reminds people to get Real ID, one year ahead of deadline
Starting May 7, 2025, anyone who doesn't have a valid passport will need a Real ID to board a domestic flight, or to enter secure federal facilities such as courthouses or military bases.
Boy, 15, shot at restaurant patio in Archer Heights
The boy was shot at the outdoor patio of El G-FE Seafood & Steaks, according to police and the restaurant's manager.
Chicago man charged with kidnapping girl, drugging and raping her for 5 months
Derek Swift, 48, is charged with one count each of aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, criminal sexual assault, and aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
City attorneys reach $5.8 million settlement in lawsuit over claims of racism at Water Department
The settlement covers 12 current and former Water Department workers who claimed they were subjected to a "hostile and abusive work environment."
Chicago police investigate 5 armed robberies in less than an hour on Northwest Side
In each of the robberies, three men armed with handguns got out of a silver four-door sedan, and robbed the victims of their wallets, cash, phones, keys, and credit cards.
New Lenox breaks ground on new 100-acre sports complex
The New Lenox Crossroads Sports Complex will include 29 youth baseball and softball fields, 12 soccer/multi-use fields, a beer garden, concession stands, and more.
Mayor Brandon Johnson vows Chicago prepared to handle protests during DNC
"My vision for the DNC, ultimately, is to have a safe, energetic, vibrant convention, and I'm confident we will be able to deliver that," Johnson said.
Water bottle, DNA helped lead to arrest of CPD officer Luis Huesca's accused killer, police say
Police said they do not have any evidence that Xavier Tate Jr. targeted Officer Luis Huesca because he was an officer.