69-year-old man killed in double shooting on South Side
CHICAGO — A man was killed Sunday night in a Back of the Yards shooting. Officers responded to a call of a person shot in the 5400 block of South Damen at around 8:05 p.m. Police believe a 69-year-old man and a 51-year-old man were exiting a business when they were shot. Three unknown suspects […]
Illinois pays $1.3M for unopened migrant shelter despite Pritzker pledge
A controversial tent city for migrants that never opened will cost state taxpayers $1.3M despite not being used and Gov. JB Pritzker's pledge that the state wouldn't be on the hook.
Group of Pittsburgh women say their stolen SNAP benefits were used at same Chicago...
Several people reached out to Channel 11, saying their monthly SNAP benefits disappeared. Some are now out hundreds of dollars.
Man arrested after Chicago police officer killed by friendly fire
A man has been arrested in connection to a June 5 shooting that killed Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera. The Chicago Police Department announced on June 8 that Adrian Rucker, 25, has been charged with four felonies related to the incident. The charges include one count each of armed violence, possessing a...
Police chase from Kane County ends in Chicago crash; 1 charged
A man is charged after a police chase that started with a tip in Batavia, Illinois, ended in a crash in Chicago overnight Monday.
CTA asking for feedback from Chicago commuters ahead of budget planning
The "CTA Chats" will be held throughout the summer as officials seek feedback from commuters on daily travel and improvements they want to see.
Lynn’s Chicago Pizza is a South Side favorite
Lynn's Chicago Pizza in the Woodlawn neighborhood is giving pizza lovers a taste of the South Side.
Inbound Dan Ryan (I‑94) Reopens After Afternoon Shooting Investigation on South Side
CHICAGO — The inbound lanes of the Dan Ryan Expressway (I‑94) were briefly closed Monday afternoon following a reported shooting near 79th Street, Illinois State Police confirmed. According to NBC Chicago, ISP shut down all inbound lanes as a precaution during the shooting probe. Fortunately, no injuries were...
New bodycam video shows deadly Chicago police shootout in Hammond
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability has released body camera footage of a fatal police shooting that happened last month which resulted in the death of one suspect who opened fire at police.
Dangerous ‘Asian Needle Ants’ With Painful Sting Found in Wisconsin — Could Spread to...
CHICAGO — A venomous, invasive species of ant known as the Asian needle ant has been confirmed in Wisconsin, and experts warn that it could soon reach Illinois, according to a report from NBC Chicago. The Asian needle ant (Brachyponera chinensis) is already established in 20 U.S. states, including...
