Bicyclist, 70, killed in traffic accident on Museum Campus Drive
The man hit a parked truck, according to a police notification.
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View ArticleBoy, 16, fatally shot in Little Village, memorial shot up the next morning
Two people, including a 16-year-old boy, were shot to death in about an hour Tuesday night, Chicago police said.
View ArticleIllinois State Fair returns
The Illinois State Fair began Aug. 12, 2021, after taking a hiatus last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The fair continues through Aug. 22.
View ArticleCPS plans for Aug. 30 return
CPS is planning to welcome students back for in-person learning five days a week beginning Aug. 30.
View ArticleR Kelly’s federal conspiracy trial in New York gets underway as prosecutors...
Federal prosecutors in New York are slated to deliver opening statements in the sex-abuse case against singer R. Kelly, who is charged under a racketeering law more commonly used for mob bosses, cartel...
View ArticleIllinois court sides with transgender woman in her 10-year battle with Hobby...
Banned from using the women's restroom at the East Aurora Hobby Lobby, transgender employee Meggan Sommerville fought back. An interview with Sommerville, whose right to use the restroom was upheld...
View ArticleChicago prepares to honor Officer Ella French
Chicago police Officer Ella French was fatally shot Aug. 7 and her partner was seriously wounded after they conducted a traffic stop in the West Englewood neighborhood.
View ArticleAt the Illinois State Fair, Democrats seek to portray unity and strength...
Illinois Democrats have their day at the Illinois State Fair and attempt to present a show of unity and strength despite internal tensions
View ArticleKanye West’s Chicago: 25 formative locations around the city and suburbs
These Chicago locations have shaped the life and career of Kanye West, the versatile Grammy-winning rapper, producer and designer.
View ArticleMan sets fire to Cadillac after nearly hitting parking lot attendant, Chicago...
A man was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly leaving a parking garage without paying - striking the gate attendant in the side - and setting a vehicle on fire afterward, Chicago police said.
View ArticleRetired special education teacher from Orland Park killed in Dan Ryan...
Huguelet had been a special education teacher at Central Middle School for 24 years, according to a post on the Facebook page of Evergreen Park School District 124.
View ArticleChicago man shot, killed while in car on Harlem Avenue in Oak Park
A Chicago man was shot and killed while riding in a car in Oak Park, on Harlem Avenue.
View ArticleLatest price tag for Obama Presidential Center estimated to be $830 million
That figure includes $700 million alone for construction of the center in Chicago’s Jackson Park.
View ArticleChicago Teachers Union has yet to reach agreement with CPS as start of school...
The union says "right now" it plans to return but wants the state to allow remote learning.
View ArticleDozens of Illinois public school districts on probation for refusing to...
Superintendents from public school districts across the state joined forces Wednesday in Springfield to oppose Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s school mask mandate after dozens of districts were put on probation...
View ArticleLake County Marine Corps recruiter charged with possession of child pornography
A police search of Wallace’s mobile phone turned up illicit images and video, according to prosecutors.
View ArticleOfficers and community members gather at wake for slain Chicago police...
She was the first Chicago police officer to be shot and killed in the line of duty since Mayor Lori Lightfoot took office in 2019.
View Article‘She always convinced me she can do anything’: Daughter of 70-year-old...
Daughter of 70-year-old homicide victim says her mom put family first.
View Article‘He took my virginity’: First witness in R. Kelly trial confronts singer and...
Indicted R&B; star R. Kelly’s long-awaited racketeering trial may be proceeding 800 miles from his hometown, but Chicago was very much in the forefront as opening statements got underway on Wednesday.
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