A head-on collision between a school bus and an SUV in Crown Point, Indiana, resulted in the death of a woman after the bus swerved to hit a mailbox and then the SUV. No students were on the bus.

The Savannah Bananas baseball team will make their Chicago debut at Guaranteed Rate Field in 2025, playing a fan-centered version of baseball known as "Banana Ball."

Legionella bacteria, along with high levels of lead and copper, have been found in the EPA's Chicago office water, leading to a grievance filed by the employees' union.

The upcoming Chicago Public Schools board elections see high spending from business and charter school advocates, challenging the Chicago Teachers Union and facing tensions with Mayor Brandon Johnson.

A speeding Jeep ran a red light in Englewood, hitting a truck and sending its trailer into a house and pole; the driver fled but was caught and hospitalized with an arm injury.

The Chicago Police Department has alerted the 19th District of recent burglaries involving businesses and a garage, providing incident details and offender descriptions.

Chicago's weather forecast includes showers, then clear skies and highs near 70 today. The weekend brings mixed conditions and an elevated fire risk Sunday due to gusty winds and dry weather.

Garfield Park unveils a new basketball court honoring the 30th anniversary of "Hoop Dreams," with film's subjects Agee and Gates present at the ceremony.

A 17-year-old girl, Stephani Lopez-Ramirez, was found shot dead in Humboldt Park; her death was ruled a homicide. A person of interest is in custody, but no charges have been filed yet.

SIUE held a final pour ceremony for its new $105 million health science building, attended by officials and dignitaries. The building will include academic and administrative spaces and is expected to complete in spring 2025.

A Rockford man, identified as Tyrone Smith, age 37, has been handed a hefty eight-year prison sentence by a federal judge for unlawfully posse...

The Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago has taken in 25 dogs from Florida shelters affected by Hurricane Helene, as the city also sends aid to impacted areas.

The Chicago City Council's committee on public safety is addressing the need for better responses to extreme weather and its impact on the homeless, following criticisms of the city's actions.