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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A pedestrian was fatally struck in Joliet, prompting concerns over traffic safety in the area. The driver returned to the scene and was later cited.
Devastating senselessness claims yet another life as 18-year-old is fatally shot in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago.
Heavy rains triggered a significant landslide at a Dolton landfill, exposing underlying layers and raising questions about construction and maintenance.
A pilot's quick thinking saves the day as a small plane lands safely on Interstate 80 in Illinois due to a fuel shortage.
A harrowing incident unfolds as a rideshare driver gets carjacked at gunpoint in Chicago's Garfield Park. The suspects are yet to be apprehended, and investigations are ongoing.
Weather & Environment in ...
As steady rain and thundershowers persist across the Chicago area, commuters are warned to brace for potential challenges on the Tuesday morning commute.
Sports in ...
Chicago Blackhawks receive approval for a massive expansion of their Fifth Third Arena, sparking speculation about future development in the area.
Community & Society in ...
Two accidents on Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive leave one dead and three injured, raising concerns over safety measures in place on this stretch of road.
Following a year of absence, Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services in Wisconsin while legal battles about the procedure's regulation ensue.
A 13-year-old male has been charged with armed robbery of a 59-year-old man in Chicago, bringing the conversation back to the issue of juvenile crime and its consequences for society.
Chicago's Mexican Independence Day celebrations were overshadowed by a stabbing incident involving two teenagers.
37-year-old Steven Goodman is charged with the murder of a young woman just days after she turned 18.
Politics & Govt in ...
With Chicago's budget crisis escalating, tensions are mounting as the city attempts to balance between addressing the rising migrant crisis and addressing the needs of local residents.
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