A horse stranded in swollen Coon Creek was pulled to safety by Marengo firefighters and a veterinarian after overnight storms; one responder was treated for cold exposure.

A bicyclist was killed early Easter Sunday after a red SUV struck him at S. Kedzie and 63rd and fled the scene. Two women were injured, including a passenger in critical condition.

A 16-year-old was shot early Saturday in Woodlawn on South King Drive and taken to Comer Children's Hospital. Area One detectives are investigating.

Chicago police say a man was found dead in a train tunnel along the Eisenhower Expressway Saturday morning. Area Four detectives are investigating.

A downtown Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory mascot was stolen Friday night and recovered after Chicago police used a helicopter. Two people are in custody.

A 30-year-old man was killed in a stabbing inside a Washington Heights home early Sunday; police say the suspect fled in a white sedan and detectives are investigating.

Blustery Sunday in Chicago with gusts to about 30 mph and a small chance of scattered showers late Sunday night. Small Craft Advisory runs through 10 a.m.

A four‑story retail building that replaced the late‑night Taco Bell across from Wrigley Field is on the market with an asking price just over $33 million.

United added $10 to first- and second-bag fees and raised third-bag charges for tickets bought April 3 as airlines pass higher jet fuel costs to travelers.

The NFL has told the Bears it will not award two third‑round compensatory picks after Ian Cunningham’s move to Atlanta; Chicago appealed to Commissioner Goodell.

A 16-year-old faces reckless homicide charges after a stolen Toyota crashed into a tree in Marquette Park, killing 15‑year‑old Dreanna Jackson and injuring two other teens.

Cardinal Cupich asked Rev. Kenneth J. Anderson to step away from managing finances at St. John Henry Newman while the Archdiocese reviews “serious concerns.”

Federal agents intercepted 351 packages in Chicago, recovering more than $3.2 million in human growth hormone and anabolic steroids. Officials say many shipments were hidden inside master cartons and originated overseas.