Sheep goes on the lam in the West Loop
The sheep caused quite a commotion for hours, with people following the animal with their phones to see what was going on.
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The sheep caused quite a commotion for hours, with people following the animal with their phones to see what was going on.
The sheep caused quite a commotion for hours, with people following the animal with their phones to see what was going on. Marissa Sulek reports.
Chicago police said a 9-year-old boy was critically injured in a fight while leaving a CTA Green Line station Sunday morning.
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Four thieves smashed into the jewelry store in The Maxwell complex at 1010 S. Canal St., and bused blunt objects to break the glass containers.
The teens also punched a 25-year-old man in the face with closed fists, police said.
The teens also punched a 25-year-old man in the face with closed fists, police said.
The cause of the smoking brakes is unknown at this time.
Connie Fairbanks noticed that buildings that earned historic designations often have not gotten the visibility they deserve.
Connie Fairbanks noticed that buildings that earned historic designations often have not gotten the visibility they deserve. Noel Brennan reports.
Police said a 29-year-old woman and a 1-year-old girl were in the back seat of a car in the 400 block of West Harrison Street, when two people got in the car and started driving.
The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. in the 200 block of North Peirua Street in the Fulton Market District.
Police say in each incident, the group broke the front glass window or door, then rummaged through the businesses and took things from inside.
The burglaries happened in the Loop and West Loop between 4:30 and 5:30 a.m. Saturday.
Back in the summer, a social media video showed a man driving right through their neighborhood while pointing a large gun out the window.
The residents of the Academy Square Apartments are concerned about a video on social media showing young men holding a semi-automatic pistol for weapons hunting for someone who lived nearby, and regular gunfire since. Jermont Terry reports.
Back in the summer, a social media video showed a man driving right through their neighborhood while pointing a large gun out the window of the car near the Academy Square senior housing building. Since then, gunshots have been heard often. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Everything at the market is either grown within a certain radius of the city or prepared using local ingredients.
Police say in each of the robberies. a dark blue Land Rover Discovery with IL plate DJ87261 drove up to the victims, and two men exited the vehicle armed with a handgun.
The robbers threatened to kill the victims, who then handed over their cellphones and wallets. Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
"We had a group that showed up, and they showed up with the intent on committing acts of violence and vandalism. That was their intent," Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said
The Madison Street entrance of the Ogilvie Transportation Center was also shut down for the protest by the group Behind Enemy Lines. Jermont Terry reports.
Six Israeli artists were involved in the creations.
From "The Late Show" host being spotted at one of the city's notable eateries to a picture-perfect rainbow in the West Loop. Here's what caught Jackie Kostek and Kylee Miller's eye this week.
A Bensenville man is accused of trying to kidnap a Jewel-Osco employee with special needs while she was at work.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Friday marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, and Malcolm X College in Chicago is holding a free, public celebration and marketplace from now until Jan. 1.
Three women were wounded in a shooting on Christmas night on Thursday in west suburban Aurora.
A person threw a "flammable object" into a home in Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood early Christmas morning, police said.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Pope Leo XIV has revealed he privately urged Gov. JB Pritzker not to sign a bill legalizing medical assistance in dying in Illinois.
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre is hosting "The Phantom of the Opera," and staff offered a firsthand look at the iconic chandelier inside the theater this week.
Heating costs are up and temperatures are down, but there are things you can do to make sure you stay warm without breaking the bank this winter.
Showers are expected to move in on Friday morning in Chicago with highs in the upper 40s and low 50s.
Parts of the Northeast are preparing for winter weather this week.
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Chicago police are investigating a sex assault that happened on Christmas Eve on the city’s West Side.
Chicago police are looking for a tow truck driver who they said shot at a woman after a minor crash overnight.
Three women were wounded in a shooting on Christmas night on Thursday in west suburban Aurora.
From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying and more, here are some of the most notable changes in the new year.
A Bensenville man is accused of trying to kidnap a Jewel-Osco employee with special needs while she was at work.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
One year ago, the Chicago Bears were fighting for draft positioning. Now they've clinched a playoff spot in the first year of a new coaching regime.
As the 11-4 Chicago Bears prepare for their Sunday night matchup with the 11-4 San Francisco 49ers, one player earned an extra Christmas present from the league thanks to his impressive performance against the Green Bay Packers.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
The Bulls trailed 117-107 but closed the game on a 19-6 run.
Three Chicago Bears players have been named to the 2026 NFC Pro Bowl roster: safety Kevin Byard III, center Drew Dalman, and left guard Joe Thuney.
Three women were wounded in a shooting on Christmas night on Thursday in west suburban Aurora.
A woman was released on electronic monitoring Wednesday after authorities said she drove drunk and caused a crash that injured a family of four in Lombard, Illinois.
Multiple cars were broken into this week in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Four women have been charged with leading police on a high-speed chase after stealing from a retail store in the west Chicago suburb of Villa Park.
A woman has been charged with attacking four people at a CTA bus stop in the Lawndale neighborhood, including a woman she allegedly slashed with a broken beer bottle after threatening that woman's mother.
