Northbrook, Chicago cops recover bronze sculpture with ties to National Cathedral

For more than five years, a bronze piece sculpted by the artist responsible for works at the National Cathedral and Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. has been missing. Read More

County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's son found not guilty of battery

The son of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was found not guilty Thursday in a battery case involving a man who said he drank at least 24 beers before an alleged South Side attack last yea Read More

Mayor Emanuel's first chief of staff is quitting

Mayor Emanuel's first chief of staff is quitting. Read More

Man charged with burglary days after offering to shovel home's driveway

Police say a far north suburban man offered to shovel a driveway to learn when the home would be empty, then returned to break into the home and take cash, jewelry and other items. Read More

Michigan Avenue bank branch robbed

A Michigan Avenue bank was robbed Thursday afternoon by a man who passed a note to a teller demanding money. Read More

Michelle Obama visits Chicago, promotes crusade against childhood obesity

First lady Michelle Obama headlined a star-studded workout at McCormick Place today to promote her crusade against childhood obesity. Read More

Wells Street Bridge shutdown begins Friday night

Nine days of disruption begins Friday for CTA rail line riders heading into Chicago’s Loop. Read More

Intoxicated semi driver deemed 'imminent hazard'

A semi driver from California was issued a rare federal out of service order in Gary, Ind. Read More

Reward offered in Naperville graffiti defacements

Naperville Crime Stoppers are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that helps police make an arrest in a series of graffiti incidents. Read More

Man shot outside 911 Center on Near West Side

A man was shot in the leg late Wednesday night near the city’s 911 call center on the Near West Side. Read More