Cook County's special gun tax kicks in Monday

Cook County's special gun tax, aimed at curbing taxpayer expenses tied to gun violence, kicks in Monday despite a lawsuit by firearms stores and owners to shut it down. Read More

2 dead, 23 wounded in weekend gun violence

Two men were fatally shot and 21 others were wounded in gun violence across the city over the Easter weekend, including a father and his 12-year-old son who were shot as they got out of a vehicle. Read More

West Side man charged with DUI after Lake Shore Drive crash

A West Side man was charged with aggravated DUI for crashing an SUV into the back of a minivan on South Lake Shore Drive late Sunday, sending a woman to the hospital in critical condition, authorities Read More

$500,000 bail for teen shot by cops after he allegedly pointed gun at officers

A teenager shot by police for allegedly pointing a handgun at detectives on the South Side was ordered held in lieu of $500,000 bail Sunday. Read More

Delays on Metra Rock Island Line

In-bound travel on Metra's Rock Island Line was halted Monday morning after a train struck and killed a pedestrian in New Lenox, officials said. Read More

'Gouge his eyeballs:' father of dead baby screams in court as he faces accused killer

A Northwest Side man accused of beating a 3-year-old Oak Forest girl to death was ordered held on $10 million bail Sunday -- prompting an expletive-laden outburst by the baby's father that caused Read More

Youngsters find skeletal remains in wooded west suburban area

Two youths taking a walk in a wooded area in west suburban Woodridge Saturday afternoon discovered some apparent skeletal remains, which will be analyzed by the DuPage County Coroner's office and Read More

Two critical from Dan Ryan crash

Two people were critically injured in a crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway on the South Side Sunday afternoon. Read More

Keep pets away from lillies, some candies, emergency vets say

While Easter lillies and candies can add to the holiday experience for those celebrating it, an emergency veterinary center is warning pet owners of their hazards. Read More

Judge clears way for Islamic group to open facility near Naperville

A federal judge in Chicago has ruled against DuPage County's refusal to allow an Islamic organization to open a worship center just over the eastern border of Naperville. Read More