EVANSTON, Ill. – A 24-year-old homeless man has been charged after police say he attacked and tried to sexually assault a woman riding a CTA Yellow Line train in Evanston last week. What we know...
CHICAGO – Two Amur leopard cubs born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago are thriving at two months old, marking a major step for one of the world’s most endangered big cats. What we know: The cubs, born ...
CHICAGO – A pedestrian was struck by a Metra Electric train near McCormick Place on Monday morning, forcing trains to stop in both directions and creating significant delays for commuters. What ...
TINLEY PARK, Ill. – Authorities are searching for four men who fled on foot after a traffic crash Monday morning in Chicago’s south suburbs. What we know: Tinley Park police said they are ...
CHICAGO – A dead rat and a derogatory note were found Sunday night outside the office of Chicago Ald. Andre Vasquez, according to police and the alderman. What we know: Chicago police said offic...
CHICAGO – Four men were wounded and two taken into custody after a possible exchange of gunfire late Sunday night on Chicago’s West Side. What we know: The incident happened around 11:51 p.m. in...
CHICAGO – A teenage boy was critically injured after being found with a gunshot wound to the head early Monday on Chicago’s Far South Side. What we know: Police said officers responded around 2:...
CHICAGO – Northern Lights staged a pretty decent show last night. I was able to see them with my naked eye just barely from Gurnee, but they showed up much better photographically. Today we will...
CHICAGO – A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot early Monday morning in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, police said. What we know: The shooting happened around 12:18 a.m. in the 5000 block of North ...
Perhaps it was some sort of omen that the first play of the game was a penalty? Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos sent the ball into the air to open the game, and the kickoff promptly sailed out of bo...