Man sentenced to 28 years for running sex trafficking operation, kidnapping 2
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for running a violent sex trafficking operation out of his home and motels in south suburban Lansing.
Choose Chicago hosts annual meeting on 2026 tourism strategy
Chicago leaders are sharing their strategy to keep the city a top destination for tourists.
Illinois lawmakers close to Bears stadium deal in Arlington Heights, sources say
Talks are intensifying between the Chicago Bears, the village of Arlington Heights, and state leaders as the team seeks to build a new stadium, and sources said state lawmakers are close to a deal to keep the Bears in Illinois.
Milwaukee woman charged with murder in deadly shooting in Oakbrook Terrace
A Wisconsin woman has been charged in the shooting death of a man last week in Chicago's western suburbs.
Aldermen to weigh $8.25M settlement in fatal crash during high-speed police chase
Chicago taxpayers could soon be on the hook for $8.25 million to settle a lawsuit over a high-speed police chase that led to the death of a woman in a car crash in the Little Village neighborhood.
Alders to vote on $29.2M in settlements tied to former CPD Det. Reynaldo Guevara
Chicago aldermen this week will consider $29.2 million in settlements in wrongful convictions linked to disgraced former CPD Det. Reynaldo Guevara.
Man killed in Austin neighborhood shooting
A man was shot and killed Monday morning in the Austin neighborhood.
Death of 10-year-old girl in Bronzeville ruled suicide
Police were investigating after a 10-year-old girl was found dead in Chicago's Bronzeville community this weekend.
Bus driver fired after texting while driving on snowy trip from Chicago to Detroit
A Chicago bus driver is out of a job after he was caught on camera with his hands off the wheel and his eyes glued to his cell phone.
Judge orders man cleared of Bovino murder plot be released or given bond hearing
A federal judge has ruled that the man cleared of offering $10,000 for the murder of Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino must be released from custody or given a bond hearing by Wednesday.
Man charged in hit-and-run crash on Edens Expressway in Skokie
Illinois State Police have arrested a man in connection with a hit-and-run crash on the Edens Expressway earlier this week.
Caleb Williams' TD to DJ Moore vs Packers wins Next Gen Stats Moment of the Year
Caleb Williams certainly had plenty of big throws to celebrate in 2025, but it wasn't hard to pick his most memorable one after he launched a 46-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore to beat the Packers in overtime in Week 16.
Bears guard Joe Thuney wins inaugural NFL Protector of the Year Award
Chicago Bears guard Joe Thuney was named the NFL's top offensive lineman of 2025 on Thursday, winning the inaugural Protector of the Year Award.
Pedestrian hit by freight train in Villa Park, Metra UP-West line trains delayed
A pedestrian was hit by a freight train on Thursday afternoon in west suburban Villa Park, leading to delays for Metra commuters on the Union Pacific-West line.
Woman shot by Border Patrol agent plans to attend Trump's State of the Union
Marimar Martinez, the Chicago woman shot five times by a Border Patrol agent in October, plans to attend President Trump's State of the Union address to Congress later this month, according to her attorney.