Budget cuts cause Waukegan airport tower to close April 1

Officials at Waukegan Regional Airport received notice from the Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday that the facility’s control tower is one of 189 nationwide that would close. Read More

Number of Chicago homicides plummets in February

After the bloodiest January in the city in a decade — coming on the heels of a particularly violent 2012 — the killings slowed to a relative trickle in February. Read More

Police warn of car thefts across city

Chicago Police are warning residents of a recent increase in motor vehicle thefts throughout the city. Read More

Firefighter among three injured in Rogers Park fire

A firefighter was among three people injured early Friday during a fire in the North Side Rogers Park neighborhood. Read More

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