West Chicago haunted house will give you a scare
Want to experience some thrills this Halloween? This could be the perfect spot for you!
Brandon Johnson's budget proposal draws ire for reliance on property tax increase
Austin Berg from the Illinois Policy Institute shares his takeaways from Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2025 budget proposal and where the city needs to go from here.
Former CPS student repeatedly sexually assaulted by security guard during school hours: lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against the Chicago Board of Education and a former security guard at a local high school, for allegations of repeated sexual assault and abuse of a then-15-year-old student.
PAWS Chicago: Here are some upcoming adoption events in the area
We had a very special and spooky Halloween guest Thursday morning!
Golden Retriever found after fleeing from Elmhurst crash
The dog that went missing after a crash in Elmhurst Thursday morning has been found!
Former CPS student sexually assaulted by security guard during school hours: lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against the Chicago Board of Education and a former security guard at a local high school, for allegations of repeated sexual assault and abuse of a then-15-year-old student.
Bicyclist injured in Crystal Lake crash; driver cited
A bicyclist was injured in a crash in Crystal Lake on Wednesday afternoon.
Crash on I-55 in Cook County caused by wrong-way driver; injuries reported
Several people were injured in a crash on Interstate 55 early Thursday morning after a wrong-way driver caused a three-vehicle collision.
Man taken into custody after rear-ending Chicago police car
A man was taken into custody after rear-ending a Chicago police car Wednesday night in the Morgan Park neighborhood.
Gunmen break into Bridgeport restaurant, make off with cash register
A restaurant was broken into and burglarized Halloween morning in the Bridgeport neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Halloween forecast
Showers and a few rumbles of thunder are likely this morning and should exit the Chicago area before trick-or-treat time.
Johnson proposes $300M property tax increase, breaking campaign promise
Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed repeatedly during his campaign he would not raise property taxes on Chicagoans.
FBI Chicago offers $15K reward in tracking Halloween-masked thieves in jewelry store heists
The FBI is offering a $15,000 reward for information on a crew of armed robbers targeting jewelry stores in Halloween masks.
FBI Chicago offers $15K reward in tracking Halloween-masked thieves in jewelry store heists
After a series of four jewelry store robberies involving suspects in Halloween masks, federal agents are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying them and are offering a $15,000 reward.
Four Chicagoans attacked, robbed woman on CTA bus: police
Four Chicago residents have been charged with robbery and mob action in connection with an assault and theft on a CTA bus earlier this week.
Chicago man charged with murder in deadly Woodlawn shooting
A Chicago man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting in Woodlawn earlier this year.
West Garfield Park shooting: Chicago man charged with murder
A Chicago man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a woman in West Garfield Park earlier this year.
Chicago weather: Halloween will start with rain, storms and high winds
This is your Halloween Chicago forecast:
Chicago man arrested for DUI after striking trooper squad car on I-55: ISP
A Chicago man was arrested for driving under the influence and striking an Illinois State Police car on I-55 this week, according to authorities.
'Help Stop Hate' launched to support communities facing discrimination
As Illinois reports a record-breaking rise in hate crimes, with nearly 12,000 incidents in 2023, the state has launched a new service to support victims of discrimination and violence.