Jury awards $25.5 million to James Hill, who served 17 years for crime he didn't commit
This verdict might not be the last payday for Hill.
Teen playwright gives his all for 'The Good Ones,' now onstage in Oak Park
James Leonardi's play is about coming of age in a social media world – but it has a worldly connection. All the proceeds go to benefit children more than 4,000 miles away.
Grocery prices are poised to come down, but not until after the holidays
Between supply chain problems, COVID concerns, and inflation – among other factors – your grocery bill has likely been sky-high over the last year.
Chicago's Polish community is shocked and worried after missile crossed into Poland
Fears are escalating in the wake of the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.
Driver charged with 26 felony counts in crash that injured St. Ignatius hockey team
Further charges or enhancements could still be coming against semi-trailer truck driver Victor Santos, who is accused of hitting the team's bus in Indiana.
Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia launches Chicago mayoral campaign; can he make a runoff?
There are now at least 11 candidates running for mayor – and it is shaping up to be a divided race.
Illinois 6th Congressional District election could be midterm bellwether
Some political heavy hitters, not usually seen in blue Chicago, are heading to the district in the campaign's final days.
How the Fed's rate hike makes everything from cars to Thanksgiving dinner more expensive
Interest rates mostly impact those buying cars and homes, but businesses borrow money too, and pass along the costs to consumers.
Illinois 6th Congressional District race is where candidates are preaching to choirs
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Illinois) is being challenged by Republican Keith Pekau, now the mayor of Orland Park.
DCFS facilitates 3-year-old downstate boy's move in with his father, and now the boy is dead
"Hunter was the life of the party," said Hunter's uncle and former foster father, Keil Quigley. "He always had a smile. He had beautiful blue eyes."
Chicagoans step in to help man find dog who was taken in West Side carjacking
A massive effort was launched to reunite dog and owner over the past 24 hours.
Aurora City Council votes 12-0 in favor of Hollywood Casino relocation
Under the proposal, the Hollywood Casino Aurora will move from its current location on the Fox River downtown to a site closer to the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88).
DCFS called nine times to home where 12-year-old boy died of drug overdose
The agency investigated allegations of violence, sexual abuse – and finally, the death of a child this past August.
Wrigleyville robberies: More police deployed after people were robbed in cars
The Wrigleyville area saw five such robberies this past weekend.
West Ridge liquor store owner, a refugee from Iraq, shot and killed during armed robbery attempt
"My father was the most compassionate and hard-working man I know," said Salim Khamo's daughter, Sally.