The Chicago Board of Education's Inspector General uncovers widespread sexual misconduct among CPS staff, including at Little Village Lawndale High School, as well as other violations.

Police warned residents after two Dec. 28 robberies on Chicago’s Northwest Side; detectives say a vehicle was recovered and are asking for tips.

A man who shoved a Wicker Park chef onto the CTA Blue Line tracks in 2022 pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 12 years.

A two‑vehicle collision on the 9200‑block of S. Stony Island Avenue sent a Mini Cooper into a storefront; the Mini’s driver was later pronounced dead at UChicago Medicine. Investigators from CPD’s Major Accidents unit are on scene.

Quadajah "Holly" Johnson returned to court after prosecutors filed five new charges in the South Loop killing of Romeca Meeks‑Blackmon.

An 11-year-old in Winchester ran into a burning house to rescue his siblings; the family lost most of their belongings and the town has rallied to help.

A hazmat response at Oak Park's Metra station briefly halted UP‑W and Green Line service Wednesday; tests later showed the substance was harmless.

A Chicago man was charged after a September University Village crash that killed 24-year-old Lilia Perez. He faces two counts of failing to report an accident and is due in court Friday.

Des Plaines and Orland Park residents express concerns over proposed Costco and Amazon developments, with issues regarding environmental impacts, traffic, and lifestyle changes. Local officials argue for economic benefits.

Rain and storms are expected in Chicago today with a 90% chance of precipitation and a high of 54 degrees; with cooler temperatures and mixed precipitation, including possible snow, forecasted for the weekend.

A 19-year-old was arrested in Oswego and charged after police say he joined a group that beat and robbed a 23-year-old on a Red Line train near 69th Street.

Chicago areas face a series of burglaries and armed robberies; police issue public safety alert and seek information on suspects using a black Acura TLX.

Thieves are cloning key fobs and programming new keys in minutes across Chicago; police recommend Faraday pouches, parking inside and running VIN checks.