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When several students came forward with allegations of sexual abuse against a teacher a West Chicago elementary school, the administration r...

A massive police response could be seen at 31st Street Beach in Chicago on Friday afternoon, video showed. Around 4:20 p.m., aerial foot...

SWAT teams surrounded a north suburban home on Friday and took a person who barricaded themself inside into custody, Lake County Sheriff’s O...

A former West Chicago elementary school teacher was charged with sexually abusing multiple students, the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s of...

A dump truck rolled over on I-55 in the west suburbs of Chicago on Friday, leaving northbound lanes blocked by gravel and rocks and promptin...

A 9-year-old child and two adults are missing after they disappeared during a tubing trip in Michigan, police said. Authorities said two...

New details are unfolding after more than 50 bodies were found in “various stages of decomposition” at a funeral home in Chicago Thursday, w...

Evanston officials urged several residents to shelter in place amid a “high pressure gas line break” in part of north Chicago suburb.The...

Shopping for back to school supplies? You could get a chance to save money if you shop over the next 10 days. Illinois back-to-school sa...

A funeral home on Chicago’s far southeast side is being investigated after dozens of bodies were found to be improperly stored on the proper...

An investigation was launched after more than 50 decomposing bodies were found improperly stored in a Chicago funeral home, authorities said...

Riot Fest released its 2026 daily schedule on Thursday, opening the door for ticketholders to plan out their music-filled weekend.The fe...

I’ve spent a lot of time in Minooka this week, and residents keep telling me the same thing: A restaurant like Rooted has never existed in t...

Members of the Chicago Board of Education raised questions on Monday about a $38 million initiative that aims to provide services like menta...

Video and other materials from the day undercover police officers and ATF agents shot two men who allegedly attempted to rob them in suburba...

A family is furious after a reported plea deal was offered in the murder of a Simeon High School student 12 years ago. The family has be...

Looking for something to watch or stream this weekend? Richard Roeper takes a look at some of the newest releases and this week’s review...

The Nolan Wells mystery has captivated America for weeks, ever since the Mississippi teenager was found dead in July, but a new wrinkle has...

At the peak of a 2025-26 Chicago Bears season that had fans thinking of a championship, John Damore dreamed of his “greatest goodbye” — that...

We’re still in the middle of summer in the Chicago area, but the Farmer’s Almanac has already released its winter weather projections.Th...

The Bears will be well-represented in Hallmark’s upcoming Chicago-themed holiday movie. The team announced on social media Wednesday who...

The iconic Shops at North Bridge on Chicago’s Mag Mile are getting a multi-million dollar makeover, with major changes to the mall’s entranc...

Portillo’s has announced major cuts at the company’s Illinois headquarters. The chain cut 18% of its Oak Brook corporate and “field mana...

Six Flags Great America in suburban Gurnee will soon debut a new “woodsy-themed family area,” with nine attractions in total including three...

The family of a woman killed boat crash on the Fox River last month plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit Thursday, with lawyers calling th...