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Commuter rail agency Metra wants to permanently expand service between the Loop and O’Hare Airport despite a lackluster pilot that offered hourly service during the Democratic National Convention.

Authorities in suburban Kendall County on Friday released body camera footage showing the fatal shooting of a suspect who allegedly shot and killed a man before leading police on a chase and opening fire toward officers, law enforcement said.

Recent details revealed by Romeoville police have provided shocking new light into the September 2023 killing of a family of four, unveiling a possible motive behind the horrific murders.

Two people in northwest Indiana were arrested after bone fragments were found in a residence’s backyard during an investigation into the possible murder of two undocumented children.

A teen was wounded in a shooting at a park on Chicago’s North Side Friday afternoon, authorities said.

Businessman, philanthropist and former mayoral candidate Willie Wilson announced that he will be holding a gas and grocery giveaway event on Saturday, with 13 gas stations and three grocery stores across Chicago participating.

Police documents revealed the findings of a yearlong investigation into a horrifying murder that stunned a suburban Chicago community, answering questions that have long remained a mystery — including the potential motive for the killings.

Members of the Chicago Board of Education are resigning from their positions ahead of the start of a hybrid elected and appointed School Board in January 2025, a joint statement from Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Board of Education said.

A Cook County judge denied an attorney’s request to hold Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and newly-appointed Police Chief Ronnie Burge Sr. in contempt of court, leaving a temporary restraining order in effect.

A recent WalletHub report analyzed small cities across the United States in an effort to determine which were the best to live in, with one region garnering plenty of recognition.

An upcoming music festival in Orlando, Florida has lost its headliner and multiple other acts after announcing that Kyle Rittenhouse would be appearing as a guest.

Chicago just had its warmest September in 64 years, but Chicagoans know how quickly the weather can change.

The Savannah Bananas announced plans for their first-ever appearance in Chicago, but when will they play in the city, where and how can you get tickets?