Food Truck Owner Says 2 Detained By Feds On Southeast Side Worked For His Fiancée, Also Detained

Perez says Geraldo was working at this food truck in South Deering when he found out about federal agents in the area.

Man Dies After Jumping From Moving CTA Red Line Train On Chicago's South Side

The incident happened at 4:40 a.m. along the Dan Ryan branch of the Red Line, police said.

6 tips for choosing your health benefits for 2026

By Tom Kunst, CEO, Employer & Individual, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

EPIC Academy Honor Roll Student Killed In Chicago Shooting A Block From School

They said that the 17-year-old was enrolled in all Advanced Placement courses and was a candidate for Student Council President.

Body Pulled From Lagoon On Chicago's Southwest Side

The Chicago Fire Department confirmed the person pulled from the water was pronounced dead.

Life-Sized 'Pilgrim Mother' Sculpture Continues World Tour At St. Gall/St. Simon In Gage Park

The unique, life-sized sculpture of the Virgin of Guadalupe will be on public exhibit at St. Gall/St. Simon Parish from Oct. 3 to Oct. 19.

6-Year-Old Shot On Bishop Ford Freeway On Chicago's South Side

Illinois State Police confirmed the child was shot in the northbound lanes at Michigan Avenue just after 7:10 p.m.

FBI Reports "Targeted Immigration Enforcement Operation" In Chicago Neighborhood

Several agents were seen on an armored green truck, going in and out of U-Haul and Budget rental trucks.

University Of Chicago Selling Center For Research In Security Prices To Morningstar

The University of Chicago is selling its Center for Research in Security Prices to the investment firm Morningstar for $375 million.

High-Tech Prescription Vending Machines Rolled Out At Advocate Trinity, Advocate South Suburban

The innovative devices allow clinicians to easily send prescriptions to the machine for immediate care.

Rates of Some Cancers are Rising Among Younger Adults: What Illinois Residents Need to Know

By Dr. Abbie Miller, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

6-Month-Old Baby Girl Found In West Englewood Home Died Of Child Abuse, Death Ruled Homicide: Cook County ME

The infant was found unresponsive Saturday morning in a residence in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood

Midnight Terror reinvents its haunted house for all-new scares

RENOWNED OAK LAWN HAUNT REVAMPS THEME & CHARACTERS FOR ITS 12th SEASON

Tamale Vendor Arrested By ICE On Southwest Side Of Chicago

Witnesses captured a large ICE presence in the neighborhood on Thursday, as posted all over social media.

Teen Shot Outside South Loop Jewel-Osco Identified As Missing Homeless Girl From Minnesota

The girl was shot late Tuesday night outside the Jewel-Osco in the 1200 block of South Wabash Avenue.

Leo High School Boys' Choir Returns Home After Star Turn On "America's Got Talent"

"I'm extremely proud of my young men," said choir director Ladonna Hill.

Chicago Woman Charged In Deadly February Shooting Of Another Woman In South Shore

Terri Bailey, 36, of Chicago, was arrested on Monday and charged with one felony count of first-degree murder.

Auburn Gresham Resident Says She's Fed Up With Thieves Trespassing Through Her Property To Steal From Cargo Trains

The criminals are getting so bold that her family is now worried for her safety.

Leo High School Choir Comes In 4th Place In "America's Got Talent" Finale

Simon Cowell left the choir with some parting words. "You're going to inspire so many people," he said.

Teen Boy Charged In Fatal July Shooting Of Man During Armed Robbery In Chatham

The 16-year-old boy was charged with two felony counts of murder, one felony count of armed robbery with a firearm and hijacking a vehicle.

Man Charged With Beating Senior Citizen With A Hammer As Victim Was Unloading Groceries On South Side Of Chicago

Frank Barker, 58, of South Holland, has been charged with one felony count of attempted murder.

Leo High School Held Viewing Party As Choir Performed During Finals Of "America's Got Talent"

Every phone inside Leo High School was working overtime as supporters headed to the app to put in a vote for their choir.

Search Continues For 6-Year-Old Girl Missing From South Side Since 1980

The Cook County Sheriff's SVU is focusing attention on the 45-year-old unresolved case of Kelly Staples, who disappeared Jan. 8, 1980.

Celebrate The Greening Of 79th Street Saturday At Greater Chatham Initiative's Tree-A-Palooza

Greater Chatham Initiative's free, family-friendly outdoor festival offers live music, free food, youth arts and crafts Sat., Sept. 27.

Chicago Police Temporarily Shut Down Brighton Park Bar After 2 Men Shot Inside During Fight

The shooting happened Friday night at Mario and Sandra's Bar, in the 3600 block of South California Avenue, around 10:40 p.m.

Fire Sends Flames Through Roof Of Home In Chicago's Englewood Neighborhood

The fire broke out around 2 a.m. in a workers' cottage-style frame home near 60th and Elizabeth streets.

Ron Carroll, Chicago House Music Vocalist And DJ, Dies At 57

News of Carroll's death was shared on social media early Monday by multiple friends and collaborators.

Man Arrested After Battering Woman, Jumping Into Water To Escape Police In Jackson Park

The incident happened just after 11 a.m. in the 6200 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

Girl, 8, Shot In Finger While Inside Residence In Auburn Gresham, Police Say

Police said the shooting happened just before 2 p.m. in the 1400 block of West 83rd Street in the Auburn Gresham Neighborhood.

Leo High School Choir Advances To "America's Got Talent" Finals

The choir won America's vote Wednesday night—taking the last spot in the finals.

Building Department Inspecting House After 2-Alarm Fire On Chicago's Far South Side

Video from the scene showed heavy smoke billowing from the heavily damaged roof of the house.

Wrong-Way Driver Killed In Crash On DuSable Lake Shore Drive

At 8:33 p.m. Tuesday, a 53-year-old man was driving north on the Drive when he crossed into the southbound lanes, police said.

Balloon Release Held For Mother, 2 Children Pulled From Lake Michigan

Loved ones gathered to remember them, including Jream's father, Brandon Washington.

Father Says He Called For Welfare Check Before 2 Children Pulled From Lake Michigan

The bodies of 1-year-old Jream Washington and 6-year-old Wyatt Payton were pulled from Lake Michigan on Chicago's South Side.

Autopsy Results Pending For 31-Year-Old Woman, Baby Girl And Boy, 6, Pulled From Lake Michigan: ME

Chicago police said the deaths appear to be tied to a domestic dispute, but haven’t offered any additional information.

2 Men Charged In Alleged Armed Robbery In Auburn Park Neighborhood

Omarion Lloyd received additional charges, including felony possession of a firearm by a repeat felon and felony battery of a peace officer.

Mother, Daughter Recall Moment 2 Men Attacked Their Home With Bats, Homemade Explosive

They want to know why the suspects threw what they said was a homemade explosive at their house.

Community Activists Held "Know Your Rights" Workshop In Englewood

Attorneys were on hand to explain how to respond safely during an interaction with law enforcement.

Bodies Of Woman, 2 Children Pulled From Lake Michigan, Police Say

An infant girl was found in the water, then a woman and a 6-year-old boy 3 hours later, police said.

Charlie Kirk Shooting Comes At Pivotal Moment For Political Violence, University Of Chicago Expert Says

Months earlier, an arsonist attacked the Pennsylvania governor's mansion as Democrat Josh Shapiro and his family slept.