3 children among 7 injured when stolen SUV causes Streeterville crash
Three children were among seven people injured when a stolen Jeep Cherokee caused a four-car crash Wednesday night in the Streeterville neighborhood.
Semi-trailer truck crashes into abandoned house in Harvey
A city spokesperson said it appeared the truck driver lost control of his vehicle while headed east on 147th Street while trying to make a turn at Winchester Avenue.
McCormick Place supervisor accused of taking kickbacks for fake snowplowing
Federal prosecutors said McCormick Place operations manager Dominick Gironda schemed with snowplow contractor James Sansone to overcharge for snowplow services in exchange for cash kickbacks.
Funeral arrangements set for fallen Oak Park police officer Allan Reddins
Reddins was shot and killed in the line of duty on Nov. 29. The shooting marked the first line-of-duty death for an Oak Park police officer since 1938.
Taylor Swift tops Spotify Wrapped in 2024. Here's what Chicago listened to.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Police warn of string of 30 burglaries at Chicago businesses
In each burglary, the thieves broke in through the front glass door or side window to get in, before stealing money from cash boxes, cash registers, and safes.
Obama Foundation "Democracy Forum" to focus on need for pluralism
Obama Foundation CEO Valerie Jarrett, a longtime senior advisor to former President Barack Obama, said it's important for all political parties to work together.
Yuengling, nation's oldest brewery, expanding to Illinois in 2025
Beginning in late January, Yuengling brand beers will be available on draft at bars and restaurants in Illinois, with their brews coming to store shelves in the following weeks.
CPS parents, alders push to restore school buses for general education students
CPS eliminated school buses for general education students before the 2023-24 school year, leaving bus service only for students with disabilities and unhoused students.
Woman dies in fire in abandoned building in Englewood
A woman who appeared to be about 50 years old was found on fire and unresponsive in the 5900 block of South Morgan Street.
Eileen O'Neill Burke sworn in as Cook County State's Attorney
Eileen O'Neill Burke was sworn in as the new Cook County State's Attorney Monday morning after winning the race with more than twice as many votes as her Republican challenger.
Infant dies after being found unresponsive at home in Greater Grand Crossing
Police said there were no visible signs of injury.
2 Canadians arrested after $40M of cocaine seized in western Illinois
Vanshpreet Singh, 27, and Manpreet Singh, 36, both face multiple felony drug charges.
Shooter among 2 dead, 1 wounded inside Portage, Indiana, home
Portage police said around 7:40 p.m., officers responded to the home in the 6300 block of Monument Avenue for a report of a domestic disturbance.
1 killed in shooting at gas station in Gary, Indiana
The shooting happened just after 5:30 p.m. at the Save gas station at 21st and Vermont.