16-year-old boy among 4 shot near Homan Square gas station: Chicago police
A 16-year-old boy was among four people injured in a West Side shooting on Friday night, Chicago police said.
7-year-old boy stabbed inside Rogers Park home; woman arrested: police
A woman was arrested after allegedly stabbing a 7-year-old boy at a North Side home on Saturday morning, Chicago police said.
Woman missing for over 2 weeks last seen on West Side
CHICAGO (WGN) — A search is underway this weekend for a woman who officers say has been missing for over two weeks. Chicago police say 61-year-old Carolyn Hollins has been missing since Wednesday, April 30. Officers said she was last seen around 1 p.m. on that day in the vicinity of the intersection of West […]
Chicago dust storm warning: Cloud of dust blankets city
A dust storm warning hit Chicagoland on Friday as a severe weather threat looms for the evening.
Leisa Streeter faces additional theft charge
Illinois faces a massive $770 million deficit for its Regional Transit Authority, leaving the door open to sweeping cuts that could jeopardize programs. A budget battle in Illinois now puts the state at odds with its biggest city, Chicago.
Man killed, 2 others critically injured in Calumet Park shooting: Chicago police
Three men were shot, one fatally, in Calumet Park on Chicago's South Side on Thursday night, police said.
Missing teen found safe in Chicago, reunited with family
CHICAGO, IL (WTVB) – 15-year-old Glenn Lee Brown was found safe in Chicago Friday, nine days after disappearing from Pennfield High School. Brown was last seen entering a wooded area behind the school May 7., His whereabouts were unknown until a confirmed sighting placed him on a train to Chicago.
Mayor Johnson appointee steps down hours after being named to city role amid controversy
There was turmoil as one of Mayor Brandon Johnson's appointments to a high-profile working group stepped down just hours after he was announced to the position. Some Jewish groups took issue with past actions from the appointee.
Illinois Hot Dog Joint Very Proud the Pope Has Eaten Their Dogs
Everyone truly needs something they can feel good about and this Illinois hot dog joint is no exception. They are very proud of the fact that the new pope has eaten their dogs and they're showing it. By now, you're almost certainly aware that the new pope is from Chicago....
Cops tackle man after he fired pistol, displayed machine gun while riding stolen scooter...
“I don’t give a f*** who you is,” the masked man says as he records himself, throwing up a questionable hand gesture, and flashing a loaded pistol while riding around Riis Park, 6100 West Fullerton, on Wednesday evening. “This 20 got a switch on it,” he boasts, telling...