Illinois will start sharing data about COVID-19 outbreaks in schools
The decision comes two weeks after a story by ProPublica Illinois and the Tribune detailed the lack of information available to school officials and parents as they try to decide whether in-person...
View ArticleWaukegan police say officer fatally shot teen as suspects’ vehicle began...
A Black teen from Waukegan was shot and killed by police Tuesday after an officer opened fired when a vehicle began moving in reverse as the officer approached, Waukegan police announced Wednesday.
View ArticleHighland Park police investigating attempted child luring after report of man...
Highland Park Police are investigating a report of an attempted child luring.
View ArticleJoliet police sergeant is charged with misconduct for allegedly illegally...
A Joliet police sergeant faces official misconduct charges, accused of illegally accessing a police video of the drug arrest of a man who died hours later.
View Article7,500 children get free winter coats in COVID-19-adjusted CHA event: ‘Every...
The Chicago Housing Authority and Operation Warm are giving 3,000 families winter coats in an event changed this year because of the pandemic.
View ArticleSpeaker Madigan’s shadow hangs over a big-dollar, high-stakes Illinois...
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s shadow hangs over a big-dollar, high-stakes Illinois Supreme Court Kilbride contest
View ArticleSome restaurants in Illinois are defying closure orders as ban on indoor...
In a backlash against coronavirus restrictions, some restaurants and bars in the Rockford area are defying the same state closure orders that are coming to Chicago's suburbs.
View ArticleChicago has a goal of preschool for every child. Will COVID-19 set that...
Citing a "stunning decline" in preschool enrollment, CPS's CEO said COVID-19 could have a lasting negative impact on young kids.
View ArticleColumn: I watched my sister die, so I understand what Rush Limbaugh is going...
Here's hoping Limbaugh will be at peace when the end comes, Dahleen Glanton writes.
View ArticleDaywatch: Illinois issues COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, state to...
Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.
View ArticleCoronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what’s happening Thursday with...
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois.
View ArticleColumn: Open House Chicago just got extended. Here’s what to see on new...
The popular Open House Chicago architecture festival features online and outdoor tours of more than 20 neighborhoods in the city and suburbs.
View ArticleFlooding slows morning commute in Chicago, flood advisory issued for much of...
Meteorologists said anywhere from 1.5 to 3 inches of rain fell overnight, including in the Chicago metro area, with clogged drains causing roadway flooding on expressways.
View ArticlePerson questioned and released in killing of Stacey Jones, her baby, week...
The infant child of Stacey Jones, who was fatally shot Tuesday, died Saturday, officials said.
View ArticlePlane carrying 9 people slides off runway and hits fence at Wheeling airport,...
A Lear jet carrying nine people slid off a runway while landing at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling Wednesday night and crashed into a fence, but no injuries were reported
View ArticleJoel Daly, longtime ABC 7 news anchor, dead at 86
An obituary for Joel Daly, the longtime and influential Chicago TV news anchor (1934-2020).
View Article1 charged with killing man, wounding 13-year-old girl in Humboldt Park shooting
A 23-year-old man was killed and a 13-year-old girl was critically injured in a drive-by shooting Tuesday afternoon on the Northwest Side, according to Chicago police.
View ArticleHow much did it rain near you? Check our map to find out
The National Weather Service issued a flood issued flood and dense fog advisories for much of northern Illinois early Thursday as between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain fell from Wednesday night to Thursday...
View ArticleFozzy's Bar and Grill
Numerous businesses in the Rockford area apparently disregarded a county order to close as a general precaution against COVID-19. In response recently, the county health department issued specific...
View ArticleBrookfield Zoo to close for two months after holiday lights show
The closure early next year comes during the zoo's traditionally least busiest time.
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