February 20, 2023 All victims identified in Chicago highway shooting that killed baby The two teenagers and year-old infant killed in a shooting on I-57 near Chicago's South Side have been identified, according to local officials.
February 20, 2023 Chicago Democrat sounds alarm as 55 schools report no proficiency in math or reading: 'Very serious' Illinois state Sen. Willie Preston called the COVID learning loss in Chicago schools a "serious issue" as families continue to battle the effects of the pandemic lockdowns.
February 20, 2023 Chicago shooting on I-57 leaves adult, 2 children dead Police in Chicago are investigating after at least 32 shots were fired into a vehicle on I-57 on Sunday night, killed an adult and two children, according to local reports.
February 20, 2023 Bruised, bloodied Illinois woman tells store clerk she's kidnapped before she's dragged away, police say Illinois police and the FBI are searching for a visibly injured woman who told a local store clerk that she had been abducted before she was dragged from the store.
February 20, 2023 Chicago fiery drag racing crash leaves 3 dead, including 2 teenagers Police in Chicago say a drag racing incident likely lead to a fiery crash that claimed the lives of three people, including two teenagers, over the weekend.
February 18, 2023 Teachers union-backed Chicago mayoral candidate insists plan to raise taxes won't drive away residents Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson insists that his plan to raise taxes on middle and upper class Chicagoans will not drive residents out of the city.
February 17, 2023 Days ahead of tight re-election bid, Chicago mayor cracks down on airport homeless encampments After the matter drew attention from national and social media, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot discussed the homeless encampments at Chicago's O'Hare Airport on Thursday.
February 17, 2023 Plan to place migrants in Kmart building outrages Chicago residents Chicago resident Jennifer Maddox expresses her concerns with the city pushing to place migrants at a Kmart building
February 16, 2023 Speedy trial sought for Chicago woman accused of hiding elderly landlord's body in freezer An attorney for Sandra Kolalou of Chicago is requesting a speedy trial for his client, accused of killing and dismembering her landlord before hiding parts of the body in a freezer.
February 16, 2023 Lori Lightfoot condemned by Chicago Democrat for turning O'Hare Airport into 'homeless shelter' Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez called out Lori Lightfoot for allowing the O'Hare airport to become a homeless camp as safety remains a top priority for voters