Thousands Pass By Man Hanging Dead from Tree on Lake Shore Drive Without Noticing

Chicago police said 42-year-old man hanged himself in an apparent suicide from tree near Lake Shore Drive during Monday morning's rush hour.

Teen Mom Hid Pregnancy, Secretly Gave Birth In Bedroom: Prosecutors

Horrific details emerge in court as North Side woman accused of throwing her newborn out a high rise window is held without bail.

Teen Mom Threw Her Newborn Baby Out 8-Story Window: Chicago Police

Teen faces first-degree murder charge. Reports say infant was dropped from window because mom's parents objected to the baby's mixed race.

Michael Wright, NBA Draft Pick and Former Farragut High Star, Found Dead

A Chicago native, the basketball player was found dead in the back of his SUV, which had been parked for days on a leafy street.

Chicago Skyway Closed as Winds Whip Through

Drivers forced off Skyway has wind whips pieces of roofing and debris across highway.

Newborn Baby Beaten and Left in the Cold to Die

Baby left outside a North Side apartment building within sight of a hospital. Autopsy results Thursday show she was beaten.

'He Was Going to Make Me Real Proud of Him,' Says Mom of Slain 9-Year-Old Boy

GoFundMe campaign started to pay Gresham boy's funeral costs. Police investigation into child's shooting death continues.

Students Sickened by Elevated CO Levels at North Side Elementary School: Reports

Elevated CO levels found at Prussing Elementary School in Jefferson Park.

DePaul Student Accused of 'Inappropriately Touching' Developmentally Disabled Woman

Police said student removed woman's clothing after he invited her to his residence to watch a movie.

Motorcyclist Charged in Fatal Lake Shore Drive Crash

Police say man was speeding when he ran a red light and hit two pedestrians, killing a 25-year-old woman.

South Side Men Robbed Cash from Woman's Hand: Cops

Woman was carrying cash in her hand as she walked down street, police said.

1 Injured When Amtrak Train Strikes Semi in Somonauk: Reports

WGN News is reporting that an Amtrak train hit an oversize-load-carrying semi Tuesday afternoon.

Shots Fired: Bird's Eye View of a Chicago Shooting

Video shows a crowd of people fighting on a North Side street as a woman fires five shots.

Hefty Promotion of Cop in Koschman Probe 'A Slap in the Face,' Family Attorney Says

Veteran cop's alleged role in possible police coverup may have prevented Daley family member from being prosecuted, Sun-Times reports.

Former NSA Director a Victim of Identity Thievery

Accused ripoff artist is a Chicago man who poached the NSA chief's tax return, according to the FBI, and lifted cash from an Oak Park ATM.

'North Center Bandit' Suspected in Three Bank Robberies

FBI says man targets banks in North Center neighborhood. Seek public's help in identifying him.

CPD Commanding Officer Sues Department Over Facebook Harassment

Other incidents also alleged by the officer, who says he was targeted because he was a "straight arrow."

John Wayne Gacy Investigation Leads to Break in 36-Year-Old California Case

A DNA sample matches an unidentified body found in San Francisco 36 years ago.

Lawyers for Patrick Kane's Accuser Plan to Talk to News Media Wednesday

A press conference is scheduled for noon Chicago time.

Chicago Police Checking DNA for Links to Garfield Park Lagoon Toddler

The investigation continues to identify a child whose remains were found in the Garfield Park lagoon.

El Show de Juan Contreras? Molestations Alleged Behind the Scenes

Elpidio Contreras, the popular Spanish-language TV show host is on trial, accused of sexually abusing four underage girls.

Police: Watch Out for Phony Uber Drivers Out to Rob You

The warning from Chicago police comes after two recent robberies by people posing as drivers with the car service.

Police Investigating 2 Recent Purse Snatchings in Lake View

The first robbery was Sept. 12, and the second was Sept. 17. Police are asking residents for help.

South Suburban Man Turns Self In After Robbing North Side Bank: FBI

Relative recognized Alsip man from surveillance photo shown on local news broadcast after he had robbed a Chicago bank, FBI says.

Chicago-Bound Amtrak Halted After Fatality on the Tracks

Monday afternoon train delayed in Maryland

No New Remains Found as Garfield Park Lagoon Search Ends

Efforts to drain the lagoon ended Sunday, and a temporary dam was set to be removed Monday.

Construction Worker Falls from 16-Story Building

The man died shortly after 9 a.m. Monday.

Police Sketch Shows What Dismembered Toddler May Have Looked Like

Some of the child remains, including the head, were found last weekend in the Garfield Park lagoon.

Chicago Police Will 'Stop at Nothing' to Find Person Responsible for Dismembered Child in Lagoon

The Garfield Park lagoon search continues, and a police sketch artist is working on a drawing of what the child might have looked like.

Patrick Kane Grand Jury Delayed Due to Possible Settlement Talks: Report

Testimony before the grand jury in New York was to begin today.

Missing 12-Year-Old Girl Feared to be Sex Trafficking Victim Found

Chicago police issue community alert for endangered juvenile, Myesha Lee, who was last seen Aug. 21.

Extra-Alarm Fire Ravages Lincoln Square Lanes

Fire broke out early Monday morning. Mayday call went out, but all firefighters accounted for, fire official says.

Extra Alarm Blaze Spares Second City Stage, Archives Were Stored Off Site

Chicago firefighters still battling the extra-alarm blaze. One firefighter reported injured.

4 of the Nation's Most Dangerous Neighborhoods are in Illinois

The top 25 most dangerous neighborhoods in the U.S., according to a recent analysis by NeighborhoodScout.

Chicago Police Identify Injured 'John Doe'

Man was found in 1200 block of West Granville with severe head injury on Aug. 9 and is in a coma at St. Francis Hospital.

Uptown Man Charged in Lincoln Park Sex Assault

Man was arrested 24 hours after release of surveillance photo from the Aug. 20 assault, police said.

UPDATE: Missing Navy Veteran Found in Texas

Brian Keith Lax was seen at the Great Lakes Naval Base on Tuesday. He was reported missing on Friday.

Image May Show Man in DePaul Sex Assault

Police think suspect may be linked to two other attacks on women in Lincoln Park.

IL State Police Plan to Curb Expressway Shootings by Ramping Up Patrols

Expect more law enforcement officers cruising the expressways overnight and increased seat belt checks, state police official says.

Reputed Park Ridge Gang Leader Charged in Albany Park Shooting

Cops say gang leader shot a man in both legs Monday morning before tearing off in Mercedes convertible.