CHICAGO – An unusual discovery was made along the Chicago River, stemming from a cold case investigation that dates back to 1970. An independent dive team using sonar technology to search for a ...

Chicago sees fewest summer murders since 1965 New data released Wednesday is shedding light on Chicago violence as President Donald Trump cites high crime in the city while continuing to push for mobi...

How Lurie Children’s helped 4-year-old girl defy the odds The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health at Lurie Children’s is one of just a handful of centers worldwide offering truly comprehensive care for...

CHICAGO – Cook County officials are urging all residents to help save a life and stop an overdose. What we know: Officials held a press conference at Corazón Community Services in Cicero on Wedn...

CHICAGO – Perhaps you’ve noticed them on your lawn or on trees, and in all shapes, sizes, and colors.  As autumn approaches, there has been an explosion of mushrooms in the Chicago area. W...

BEACH PARK, Ill. – A 56-year-old man was found dead after his vehicle rolled on top of him, trapping him underneath, on Tuesday in Beach Park. What we know: Around 7:10 p.m., the Lake County She...

CHICAGO – Gov. J.B. Pritzker suggested Wednesday that the National Guard could arrive in Chicago as soon as Friday and begin operations over the weekend, though the deployment has not been offic...

MORTON GROVE, Ill. – A story with a happy ending. An emaciated 1-year-old Shepard mix puppy was found by Cook County Deputy Sheriff Justin Butts and nursed back to health with the help of Wright...

JOLIET, Ill. – A hold-in-place order was canceled at Joliet Central High School after students found two 9-milimeter bullets in their classroom on Wednesday. What we know: Around 9:10 a.m., stud...

CHICAGO – Elected officials say they will fight President Donald Trump’s plan to send the National Guard to curb crime in Chicago. What we know: Illinois members of Congress say as lawmakers, th...