The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

Chicago cop, child injured in Southwest Side crash

The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. in the 2000 block of West 47th Street when a woman drove into oncoming traffic and struck the officer’s squad car, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2023

Democratic-led cities pay for migrants' tickets to other places as resources dwindle

Some Democratic cities are spending taxpayer dollars on bus, plane and train tickets for migrants to move on to other places

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2023

DuSable Lake Shore Drive briefly blocked by protesters calling for ceasefire in Gaza

Around 3 p.m., about 3,000 protesters gathered in the 300 block of South Columbus Drive before continuing onto Lake Shore Drive, Chicago police said. No arrests or citations were reported.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2023

Chicago outoors: Great egret detail, IL lake sturgeon, Bassmaster’s 1st “Million Dollar Man”

Paul Vriend photographing a great egret in flight, Illinois’ effort to reestablish lake sturgeon and Bassmaster’s 1st “Million Dollar Man,” Larrry Nixon retiring from competitive fishing are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2023

Voice of the CTA Lee Crooks isn’t a familiar name, but we’ve been listening to him for over two decades

He lives in Milwaukee but has become a symbol of Chicago thanks to being heard on the L since 2000 and on CTA buses since 2003. The inspiration for his “train voice” was a Walt Disney World monorail announcer.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2023

City’s official Christmas tree lights up Millennium Park

A 45-foot Colorado Blue Spruce was lit Friday night, signaling the official start to Chicago’s holiday season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2023

Federal safety officials launch probe into Chicago commuter train crash

Federal safety officials have started an investigation into a Chicago commuter train crash that left almost 40 people injured

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

Illinois Commerce Commission steps up for natural gas customers

The commission’s decision will put money back into the pockets of ratepayers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2023

Chicago cops tied to Oath Keepers barred from testifying in court, Kim Foxx decides

The move by the Cook County state’s attorney’s office comes weeks after WBEZ and the Sun-Times identified officers who appeared on leaked membership rolls for the anti-government group.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2023

Picture Chicago: 20 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

A Chicago firefighter died battling a blaze in Lincoln Park, several protesters demanding peace in Gaza were detained at the Ogilvie Transportation Center, and Hannibal Buress performed stand-up comedy and music as Eshu Tune at The Chicago Theatre.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2023