Woman dies after hit by semi truck, car on Bishop Ford, police say

A woman died early Tuesday after she somehow fell out of a sport utility vehicle traveling on the Bishop Ford Freeway and was hit by a semi truck and a car in south suburban Dolton, authorities said. Read More

Judge gives former Latin Kings leader 40 year prison sentence

He ruled over 10,000 young "soldiers" in one of the nation's largest and most feared street gangs, ordering killings with blithe indifference. Read More

Another round of tough new gun laws proposed

Another round of tough new gun laws was proposed today by Mayor Emanuel and other law enforcement officials. Read More

'Bully Bandit' strikes again, hitting bank in Berwyn

The so-called "Bully Bandit," who is suspecting of robbing as many as eight banks since late November, struck again Monday morning when he hit a west suburban Chase bank branch. Read More

Feds: Immigration consultant arranged fake marriages

A northwest suburban immigration consultant and her associate arranged phony marriages to aid immigrants in becoming U.S. citizens, federal prosecutors said in announcing their indictments on Monday. Read More

LISTEN: IDOT worker picked to be new 7th Ward alderman

A onetime Illinois Department of Transportation employee has been chosen by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to replace Ald. Sandi Jackson (7th). Read More

READ and WATCH: Reactions to Pope's resignation

Cardinal Francis George has written a statement following the announcement that Pope Benedict XVI will resign at the end of the month. Read More

Wind advisory extended, then snow possible

A wind advisory has been extended in the Chicago area as strong winds are expected to continue into the evening. Read More

Couple accused of forcing teen girls into prostitution

A couple from the Gresham neighborhood has been charged for the rape of two teenage girls and for forcing them to have sex with other men for money. Read More

Newly groomed Chicago detectives to focus mainly on violent crime

Battling a wave of murders this year, Chicago Police are getting some reinforcements: 42 officers newly promoted to detective — with virtually all being assigned to investigate violent crimes. Read More