Jussie Smollett conviction reversed by Illinois Supreme Court
The conviction of Jussie Smollett was reversed by the Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday.
Country star Luke Bryan's tour truck gets stuck under downtown bridge ahead of Chicago show
An equipment semi-truck from country star Luke Bryan's tour got stuck under a bridge in downtown Chicago ahead of his show at Wrigley Field this weekend.
Escaped Mississippi murder suspect arrested at Chicago restaurant after hours-long standoff with police
A murder suspect who escaped from a Mississippi courthouse was arrested at a restaurant on Chicago's Near West Side, blocks from the Democratic National Convention, after an hours-long standoff with police.
Bomb threats made to Chicago hotels deemed not credible on 2nd day of DNC
Chicago police and the U.S. Secret Service said a bomb threat that was sent Tuesday at several hotels on the Near West Side was unfounded.
DNC speaker schedule Tuesday: Obamas headline second day of convention
The Democratic National Convention speaker schedule for Tuesday features a warm Illinois welcome from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a keynote speech from former President Barack Obama, and a few special appearances from well-known Republicans.
Chicago DNC protest: Additional fencing installed on Day Two following breach, police announce more arrests
Security at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago was increased Tuesday after a group of protesters broke down fencing and breached a secure area on the first day.
Kamala Harris makes surprise appearance on 1st night of DNC in Chicago
Kamala Harris made an unannounced appearance onstage Monday night to thank President Biden.
Chicago DNC protest: Video shows moment security fence breached outside United Center
Chicago protesters breached a security fence outside the United Center on Monday as thousands inside prepared for the first night of the Democratic National Convention.
Chicago DNC 2024: Protesters march on first day of convention
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago has prompted large demonstrations and marches as activists seek to have their voices heard.
Chicago DNC 2024: Everything you need to know
The Democratic National Convention returns to Chicago next week for the first time in 28 years to decide one half of a pivotal presidential election.
Indiana resident killed after tree falls on home amid severe weather identified
A person was killed when a tree fell on their house in Cedar Lake, Indiana, as powerful storms barreled through the Chicagoland area on Monday night.
Taylor Casey: Chicago police issue missing persons alert for woman who vanished in the Bahamas
Chicago police on Monday issued a missing persons alert for a local woman who disappeared in the Bahamas last month.
MDOT to expand passenger rail service between Detroit-Windsor, 2 other corridors with new federal grants
Train service is set to be expanded in Michigan, with improvements coming to three corridors used by Amtrak. A separate plan has also been proposed to connect Detroit Metro Airport to the city.