Man charged in shooting of man driving away after argument, police say

CHICAGO – A man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection to an argument that turned violent in May.
What we know:

Chad Brooks, 47, of Alsip, …

Lake County man dies in crash involving stolen car, alcohol: officials

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. – A 27-year-old man died Wednesday morning after a crash involving a stolen car and alcohol in Lake County, officials said.
What we know:

About 5 …

Suburban Mexican Independence Day parade postponed amid ICE, Guard concerns

WAUKEGAN, Ill. – The largest Mexican Independence Day parade and festival in north suburban Waukegan has been postponed until November, organizers announced Wednesday.
The delay comes after concerns tied …

Chicago weather: Cool, crisp air is sweeping across the area

CHICAGO – Showers and storms will taper off this evening and gradual clearing is expected overnight. 

Temperatures will plummet into the mid to upper 40s for most of Chicagoland …

Ex-Illinois youth center employee had sexual relationship with inmate, prosecutors say

ST. CHARLES, Ill. – A former employee at a facility for juveniles and young adults in state custody in suburban St. Charles was accused of having an inappropriate sexual …

Chicago River search for cold case couple turns up 91 vehicles

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 …

Chicago sees fewest summer murders since 1965 as Trump pushes for federal troops

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 …

Chicago doctors use rare fetal surgery to give young girl a thriving start

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 …

Cook County launches “Get Naloxone” campaign to fight overdoses

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 …

Mushrooms begin popping up all over the Chicago area

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 …