One cat rode in a stroller from Forest Park to meet about 300 new friends in Bowmanville.

Crews battled flames from three sides of an Otter Lane home before finding a woman dead inside the garage.

Police say a man is accused of committing a lewd act aboard a CTA train in the 3900 block of North Sheridan Road; he remains at large.

A vehicle tore into the corner of a South Austin building near Cicero and Congress, sending four to local hospitals.

The city issued a permit Thursday for a four-story rental building at 3040 N. Lincoln, where a 40-year rug shop once stood.

Two Republicans who've blocked big solar farms face Democrats pushing budget transparency in Mokena, Homer Glen and Lockport.

A judge ordered Kelly Day held without bail after prosecutors said she followed Larry Young across 87th Street before stabbing him 13 times.

Za’Niya Evans died after being rushed to Comer Children’s Hospital. Police have not said whether foul play is suspected.

Amy Gruenhut relearned to walk and talk after a brain infection. On Sunday, she is set to tackle 26.2 miles through Chicago with her longtime guide runner Brian.

Elgin Community College bagged its own surveillance cameras in trash bags after Flock Safety refused to remove them for months.

Aurora’s all-girls Rosary College Prep launches week-long “RoCo” festivities, from a powderpuff game to a $55 Oktoberfest night for grown-ups.

A struck-in-the-head victim fired on after refusing to give up his belongings — three people were questioned afterward.

The Persian favorite wants to bring lamb shank and kabobs to W. Chicago Avenue, across from Mariano’s, by late November.