Crime
Mather High School Student Charged with Rape in Avondale Alley
Prosecutors say 17-year-old Gerson Castillo Flores assaulted 15-year-old girl at gunpoint while accomplice held her friend hostage.
Car Crashes Into Suburban Chicago Home, Narrowly Misses Resident
Elderly woman inside home was just inches from impact but unharmed, officials say
Questions Raised About Police Response Before Deadly Rogers Park Arson
Resident says he called police about threats the night before a fire killed a Chicago firefighter, but they never responded.
Weather
Chilly Friday Gives Way to Warmer Chicago Weekend
Temperatures climb into the 60s after a cool start to the week.
Chicago Weather Forecast Sees Rollercoaster Temperatures
Warm-up, storms, and cool-down expected in the coming days
Chicago Braces for Cold Front, Rain Chances
Temperatures to plummet from 70s to 40s as cold air moves in this weekend.
Lifestyle
Loyola University Breaks Ground on New $250M Academic Building
The six-story, 190,000-square-foot facility will house nursing, forensic sciences, biochemistry, and chemistry programs.
Chicago's State Street Bridge Reopens After Repairs
The iconic bridge over the Chicago River is back open to vehicles and pedestrians after nearly a year of upgrades.
Legendary Newsman Bill Kurtis Retires After Decades on Air
The 85-year-old anchor plans to spend more time writing, reading, and enjoying the outdoors.
Sports
Wrigley Field Wind Robs Ian Happ of Home Run
MLB data shows wind pushed Happ's fly ball over 100 feet shorter than it should have traveled.
Blackhawks' young core continues to grow with Sacha Boisvert's NHL debut
Boisvert, the team's 2024 first-round pick, made his NHL debut in a 5-1 loss to the Flyers as the Blackhawks iced their youngest roster yet.
Cubs Sign Second Baseman Nico Hoerner to Six-Year Extension
The deal keeps the 29-year-old in Chicago through 2032 season.
Politics
Chicago Mayor Devises Pension Crisis Strategy
Plan includes 'deferred retirement option' to address $11 billion shortfall
Businessman Willie Wilson plans more Chicago gas and grocery giveaways
Wilson also considering another run for mayor after previous campaigns
Jenner & Block Challenges Trump Executive Order
Law firm appeals controversial order targeting firms that criticized former president.
