Chicago animal shelter officially out of adoptable dogs for first time
A Chicago animal shelter has some great news to share in spite of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Chicago Animal Care and Control says it has run out of adoptable dogs for the first time ever.
A Chicago animal shelter has some great news to share in spite of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Chicago Animal Care and Control says it has run out of adoptable dogs for the first time ever.
Lightfoot: Virus deaths in black community 'devastating'
Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot says the city is launching a health campaign focused on black and brown communities.
Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot says the city is launching a health campaign focused on black and brown communities.
WATCH: Suspect stops to hand off baby in the middle of a Detroit Police chase
Detroit Police are chasing a car on the city's west side with a child believed to be in the car Monday afternoon.
Detroit Police are chasing a car on the city's west side with a child believed to be in the car Monday afternoon.
Illinois man who killed wife and then himself feared both had COVID-19, police say
A man who killed his wife and then himself earlier this week in southwest suburban Lockport Township told family that he feared he and his wife had contracted the coronavirus, according to police.
A man who killed his wife and then himself earlier this week in southwest suburban Lockport Township told family that he feared he and his wife had contracted the coronavirus, according to police.
Detroit bus driver dies of Covid-19 weeks after complaining of passenger's cough
A DDOT bus driver who complained on Facebook about a passenger's cough has died nearly two weeks later.
A DDOT bus driver who complained on Facebook about a passenger's cough has died nearly two weeks later.
Skokie couple with COVID-19 dies hours apart
A married couple who emigrated from Ukraine more than two decades ago died of the coronavirus only hours apart over the weekend.
A married couple who emigrated from Ukraine more than two decades ago died of the coronavirus only hours apart over the weekend.
Governor Abbott expands Texas travel order
Abbott has now changed the mandatory self-quarantine to include travelers coming from Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Miami and the states of California, Louisiana and Washington.
Abbott has now changed the mandatory self-quarantine to include travelers coming from Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Miami and the states of California, Louisiana and Washington.
After penguins go viral, beloved Chicago dinosaur 'Sue' checks out Field Museum
From penguins to dinosaurs, people stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic are looking for some levity online.
From penguins to dinosaurs, people stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic are looking for some levity online.
Man charged with coughing in Chicago cops’ faces and saying he had coronavirus
Anthony Ponzi is charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer and several misdemeanor charges, including battery DUI and resisting arrest, Chicago police said.
Anthony Ponzi is charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer and several misdemeanor charges, including battery DUI and resisting arrest, Chicago police said.
20 more people at Illinois nursing home test positive for coronavirus; total now 42
The total number of infected people at the nursing home is 42 – 30 residents and 12 staff members.
The total number of infected people at the nursing home is 42 – 30 residents and 12 staff members.
22 people at Illinois nursing home test positive for coronavirus
Officials have announced that 22 people at a nursing home in suburban Chicago have tested positive for coronavirus.
Officials have announced that 22 people at a nursing home in suburban Chicago have tested positive for coronavirus.
Illinois Governor: Ordering all bars and restaurants to close as of Monday night through March 30
The governor of Illinois announced Sunday that all bars and restaurants to close as of Monday night through March 30. Drive thru, delivery and curbside pickup will be allowed.
The governor of Illinois announced Sunday that all bars and restaurants to close as of Monday night through March 30. Drive thru, delivery and curbside pickup will be allowed.
As coronavirus cases climb, St. Patrick's Day parades in Chicago still on for now
There are now 19 people in Illinois infected with the coronavirus.
There are now 19 people in Illinois infected with the coronavirus.
4 more cases of coronavirus confirmed in Chicago, bringing Illinois total to 11
All four additional cases are in Chicago, and all of the patients are in good condition, according to a statement from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
All four additional cases are in Chicago, and all of the patients are in good condition, according to a statement from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Fourth Chicago convention canceled due to coronavirus worry
The meeting of cardiologists was expected to attract 18,000 people March 28-30.
The meeting of cardiologists was expected to attract 18,000 people March 28-30.
Test ride an autonomous vehicle at the Detroit auto show this year
Seven companies will be offering free rides in autonomous vehicles to patrons at the North American International Auto Show this year as the city pushes itself into the public eye as the nation's center for innovation in the auto world.
Seven companies will be offering free rides in autonomous vehicles to patrons at the North American International Auto Show this year as the city pushes itself into the public eye as the nation's center for innovation in the auto world.
Drag racing vehicle loses control, crashes into building critically injuring 3
Police say that three people are in critical condition after the vehicle they were in crashed into a building shortly before 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning in the area of 8 mile and Mound.
Police say that three people are in critical condition after the vehicle they were in crashed into a building shortly before 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning in the area of 8 mile and Mound.
Jussie Smollett's bid to get charges thrown out rejected by Illinois Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court rejected former "Empire" star Jussie Smollett's request to throw out charges that accuse him of staging a racist, homophobic attack in Chicago.
The Illinois Supreme Court rejected former "Empire" star Jussie Smollett's request to throw out charges that accuse him of staging a racist, homophobic attack in Chicago.
Woman charged in connection with abandoned dog found in trash bag
A 48-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the abuse and abandonment of a dog found last month in southwest suburban Willow Springs.
A 48-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the abuse and abandonment of a dog found last month in southwest suburban Willow Springs.
Man accused of sexually assaulting child in Chicago was deported in 2014, arrested in 2019 but let go
ICE says the suspect, identified as Christopher Puente, was in Chicago police custody last year on theft charges. The agency says police should have handed him over to ICE, but because Chicago’s a sanctuary city, Puente was let go.
ICE says the suspect, identified as Christopher Puente, was in Chicago police custody last year on theft charges. The agency says police should have handed him over to ICE, but because Chicago’s a sanctuary city, Puente was let go.



















