Chicago closes roads as crowds flock downtown for Mexican Independence Day
The city has shut down some streets in downtown Chicago as large car caravans descend upon the Loop in celebration of Mexican Independence Day.
The city has shut down some streets in downtown Chicago as large car caravans descend upon the Loop in celebration of Mexican Independence Day.
Girlfriend of missing Chicago trainer speaks out about inconsistent info: 'he does not ever get in the water'
Bryan Jackson's girlfriend says she has received inconsistent information about this case.
Bryan Jackson's girlfriend says she has received inconsistent information about this case.
Passenger escorted off plane at O'Hare after trying to enter cockpit, open exit doors during takeoff
A passenger on a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Los Angeles was arrested Friday after trying to enter the cockpit and open the exit doors, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
A passenger on a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Los Angeles was arrested Friday after trying to enter the cockpit and open the exit doors, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
'All rats must die': Chicago gang member sentenced after naming witnesses on Facebook
A Chicago man was sentenced to six years in federal prison last week for retaliating against two witnesses who cooperated with an investigation into the activities of a gang he was a member of.
A Chicago man was sentenced to six years in federal prison last week for retaliating against two witnesses who cooperated with an investigation into the activities of a gang he was a member of.
Chicago White Sox explain why game continued after two fans suffered gunshot wounds in stadium
"It's not clear where the bullet came from. There are no reports of any gunshots in our ballpark," said Chicago White Sox Vice President of Communications Scott Reifert. "There was no gunshot sound within the ballpark."
"It's not clear where the bullet came from. There are no reports of any gunshots in our ballpark," said Chicago White Sox Vice President of Communications Scott Reifert. "There was no gunshot sound within the ballpark."
Video shows 2 women shot at Guaranteed Rate Field during White Sox game
Two people were struck by gunfire at Guaranteed Rate Field Friday night during the Chicago White Sox-A's game, police said.
Two people were struck by gunfire at Guaranteed Rate Field Friday night during the Chicago White Sox-A's game, police said.
'Family Feud' contestant who mocked wife on national TV sentenced for her brutal murder
"Family Feud" killer Timothy Bliefnick gets life in prison for the murder of estranged wife Becky Postle Bliefnick.
"Family Feud" killer Timothy Bliefnick gets life in prison for the murder of estranged wife Becky Postle Bliefnick.
2 arrests made in connection to 19-year-old Morgan Bauer's 7-year disappearance
Two arrests have just been made in connection to the disappearance of 19-year-old Morgan Bauer. The Porterdale Police Department announced the update in the seven-year-long search for the young woman who went missing in 2016.
Two arrests have just been made in connection to the disappearance of 19-year-old Morgan Bauer. The Porterdale Police Department announced the update in the seven-year-long search for the young woman who went missing in 2016.
Biden to establish national monument honoring Emmett Till, the Black teen lynched in Mississippi
Biden will sign a proclamation on Tuesday to create the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument across three sites in Illinois and Mississippi, according to the official.
Biden will sign a proclamation on Tuesday to create the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument across three sites in Illinois and Mississippi, according to the official.
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.
A family told a local news outlet that they found the emergency slide in the backyard after hearing a loud boom.
Chicago man dies after punching through bar window, causing crash en route to hospital
A Chicago man died Monday morning after he severely cut his arm punching through the window of a Beach Park bar and causing a crash while he was being driven to the hospital.
A Chicago man died Monday morning after he severely cut his arm punching through the window of a Beach Park bar and causing a crash while he was being driven to the hospital.
3 men killed in Greyhound bus crash in southern Illinois identified
Passengers from New Jersey, Arizona and Illinois were killed when a Greyhound bus slammed into three tractor-trailers parked along an exit ramp near St. Louis, a coroner said Thursday.
Passengers from New Jersey, Arizona and Illinois were killed when a Greyhound bus slammed into three tractor-trailers parked along an exit ramp near St. Louis, a coroner said Thursday.
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.
A Wicker Park man was accused of killing and torturing at least four kittens in June.
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.
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.
Man punches woman in face, then she shoots him
Police said the man punched the woman in the face, then she went and got a gun and shot him in the hand.
Police said the man punched the woman in the face, then she went and got a gun and shot him in the hand.
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."
One person was killed and nearly two dozen others were hurt at what was supposed to be a "peaceful Juneteenth gathering."
US Olympic ski jumper from Illinois dead at 24
Patrick Gasienica, who represented the U.S. in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, died on Monday. He was 24.
Patrick Gasienica, who represented the U.S. in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, died on Monday. He was 24.
'Family Feud' murder: Victim said estranged husband should be 'No. 1' suspect if she were hurt
'Family Feud' contestant Timothy Bliefnick is accused of gunning down estranged wife Rebecca in her home.
'Family Feud' contestant Timothy Bliefnick is accused of gunning down estranged wife Rebecca in her home.
Arlington Heights woman caught on surveillance video torching Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
An Arlington Heights woman was charged with arson in connection to a fire that damaged the Shrine of Our Lady Guadalupe in Des Plaines on Tuesday.
An Arlington Heights woman was charged with arson in connection to a fire that damaged the Shrine of Our Lady Guadalupe in Des Plaines on Tuesday.
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.
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.