Chicago police say a string of break-ins stole construction tools from parked work vehicles across the Loop and West Loop between March 26 and April 4. Investigators are asking anyone with tips to contact Area Three Detectives.

Cook County's State's Attorney has formed a 36‑prosecutor CTA task force and ordered new pretrial steps aimed at curbing transit crime. The unit will train with CTA and CPD.

House Bill 4948 would let some repeat or extreme speeders avoid license suspensions by enrolling in a state program that fits certified speed‑limiting devices and sets fees and penalties.

After more than two years of repairs following a fire, a Lincoln Park bar is reopening this week and owners gave CBS News Chicago a sneak peek.

A former South Holland nonprofit director was sentenced to one year after admitting she helped siphon nearly $1.9M in federal grants meant for after‑school programs.

A Gary man has been charged with murder after police say he followed and fatally struck businessman Tony Pendleton in a Griffith parking lot. Detectives are seeking witnesses and video.

A morning police chase ended at York and Lake streets in Elmhurst; one suspect is in custody and another fled into woods near I‑290.

Rep. Chuy García’s office launched “Our Community, Our Legacy,” a classroom program asking Pilsen students to nominate a deceased local figure to replace César Chávez on the post office. Submissions are due May 15.

An overnight fire on the West Side left a 62-year-old man dead and a woman and 4-year-old hospitalized; investigators say the cause is under review.

Scattered morning showers give way to partly sunny skies, but heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely tonight with pockets of heavy rain and gusty winds.

Pat Fitzgerald says he was vindicated after the Northwestern hazing fight and is focused on rebuilding Michigan State's program.

Police found a gun and roughly 2 kilograms of marijuana during a search of an Aurora home; a 24-year-old man faces armed-violence and weapons charges.

Crews at the top of the former John Hancock tower have begun swapping old 95th‑floor windows for insulated panes as 360 CHICAGO expands into the former Signature Room. The move sharpens views and signals a busier construction year ahead.