The officer and the robber struggled; the gun discharged and struck the robber. The robber was dead on the scene.

A former Downers Grove man has pleaded guilty to murdering his wife and unborn child in 2010.

Nearly 3,000 people will participate in the two-day walk this year. All funds raised in Chicago support local research and care organizations.

Police issue community alert after string of strong-armed robberies in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood.

Two men were killed and an infant remains hospitalized after a three-car crash in Maywood.

Storms cause major travel delays, power outages and flooding.

A West Aurora teacher has been charged with sexual assault after authorities investigated reports that he had sexual contact with two students on multiple occasions.

Car went into water near Museum of Science and Industry, officials say.

Departure comes five days after hometown concert.

Nation’s largest green consumer event returns to the Windy City this weekend.