United Airlines emergency evacuation slide falls from plane into Chicago neighborhood
A family told a local news outlet that they found the emergency slide in the backyard after hearing a loud boom.
Chicago kitten killer: Wicker Park man allegedly microwaved kitten to death, killed several others
A Wicker Park man was accused of killing and torturing at least four kittens in June.
NASCAR delays start of Grant Park 220 because of rain, names winner in rain-shortened Loop 121 race
The remainder of NASCAR's Loop 121 Race was called off because of rain, and the Grant Park 220 was delayed until 5:15 p.m. on Sunday.
Charges dropped against mother, son in deadly Chicago restaurant shooting
Murder charges have been dropped against a mother and her son accused of killing a man during a fight inside a restaurant on June 18 in the West Pullman neighborhood.
At least 23 people shot at Chicago area Juneteenth celebration: police
One person was killed and nearly two dozen others were hurt at what was supposed to be a "peaceful Juneteenth gathering."
Catholic clergy sexual abuse of kids was far more common than church acknowledged: Illinois AG probe
Illinois investigators found that 451 Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 2,000 children since 1950 — far more than the 103 individuals the church had named when the state review began in 2018.
Missing Illinois girl found safe after nearly 6 years
A suburban Chicago girl who was abducted at 9-years-old by her noncustodial mother in 2017 has been found safe in another state.
Aréanah Preston shooting: Mom of slain Chicago cop speaks out after 4 teens charged
Four teens were charged and ordered held without bail Wednesday in the fatal shooting of off-duty Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston.
Chicago 11-year-old creates hoodie to help autism patients self-soothe
A south suburban Chicago 11-year-old was tired of being bullied, so he came up with a genius fashion hack.
Apple AirTag leads to arrest of duo who stole over $1M from armored truck in Homewood
A hidden Apple AirTag led police to the two men who robbed over $1 million from a Brink's armored truck Tuesday morning in Homewood.
VIDEO: Six killed on I-55 after 'dust storm' causes large crash in downstate Illinois
A windstorm in south-central Illinois kicked up clouds of dust on Monday, causing numerous crashes that killed at least six people on Interstate 55, police said.
Assault citation issued to 14-year-old who sucker punched Illinois youth wrestler after match: police
The teen told the police he hit his opponent because he was angry he lost the match.
Rowdy, rampaging teenagers in Chicago's public places have been a problem for years
For years now, Chicago residents and police have faced an annual problem: when the weather gets warm, teenagers like to flood public places and behave badly. Chicago has just undergone an unusually early warm spell, and as if on cue, teenagers rampaged two nights in a row.
Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago.
Theater roof collapses: 1 killed and 40 injured as storms rock Chicago area
A band was reportedly playing on stage at the time of the collapse.
Lollapalooza 2023 lineup: Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers among summer fest headliners
Lollapalooza has revealed its 2023 lineup.
Watch: Chicago River goes green for famed St. Patrick's Day celebration
The grand Chicago tradition dates back to 1962.
Illinois woman finds husband's body in closet with Christmas decorations 8 months after disappearance
Richard Maedge’s body was found on Dec. 11, 2022 – nearly eight months after he went missing. His wife told police she had gone to a concealed closet area to retrieve a tote containing Christmas decorations, when she found Richard’s body.
Dog named King abandoned at Burger King with note reading 'I'm a good boy'
It turns out the owner was suffering from medical problems, and moved in with family. It was one of those relatives who dumped King.
Chicago man met woman on dating app, tied her up in his mom's basement and beat her: police
A Riverdale man was arrested for allegedly holding a woman he met on a dating app against her will and beating her. She may have also been sexually assaulted.