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CHICAGO — Friends, co-workers, and loved ones are raising money to support the family of Chicago Police Officer Malissa Torres, who was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the Near North district station this week. Torres, 34, is survived by her husband, Niko, and their 10-year-old son,...

While known for Italian beef and Chicago-style hot dogs, renowned local chain Portillo's is venturing into new territory at five locations in the Chicago area. For the first time in the chain's 62-year history, Portillo's will soon offer a breakfast menu under a new pilot, kicking off on April 15 and running through...

Chicago police officers responding to a call in Little Village on the city’s Southwest Side became the target of an alleged gang-related shooting, police sources said. Police say that officers were responding to the Little Village area on a report of four males standing in the street, stopping vehicles and pointing...

CHICAGO - Four people, including two teenagers, were shot in separate incidents between Friday night and early Saturday morning across Chicago. One person died as a result of being shot. The victims ranged in age from 14 to approximately 30 years old, according to the Chicago Police Department. Chicago shootings.

CHICAGO — A man was found murdered, shot multiple times and lying alone in a Far South Side alley early Saturday morning, even though nobody reported hearing gunfire in the area. The victim, who remained unidentified, was wearing a ski mask when officers responding to a “person down” found...

Illinois isn’t just the Land of Lincoln—it’s a birthplace of legends, a musical melting pot where voices have risen from city streets and church pews to echo across the globe. From the soulful heart of Chicago to the state’s farthest corners, Illinois has given us some of the most iconic and influential singers in...

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A bill just passed in the Illinois House of Representatives that could change local school districts in a big way. The legislation, nicknamed the “Mascot Ban,” was voted through on Thursday. If it gets through the Senate, any school with a native name, logo or mascot would be forced to...

CHICAGO — In a chilling span of just a few hours from Friday evening into early Saturday morning, four people were shot in separate violent incidents across Chicago—including two teenagers—highlighting once again the city’s ongoing struggle with community safety and youth violence.

Looking at the big picture, it's pretty clear that having to have a front license plate on your vehicle, versus not having to have one, isn't that big of a deal to most people. When you ask someone from another state if they're required to have a front license plate,...

CHICAGO — An 86-year-old man is critically injured and unlikely to survive after a woman pushed him to the ground because he was leaning on her car in Chinatown, officials said. “I’m sorry for pushing the old man,” Janet Yu, 48, allegedly told Chicago police officers when she returned...