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Judge denies R. Kelly's bid to be freed from prison, amid claim of prison murder plot

A judge in Chicago determined she has no jurisdiction to rule on Kelly's claims that prison officials are plotting to kill him behind bars in North Carolina.

Chicago under Extreme Heat Warning, Heat Advisory and Watch issued for suburbs

Cook County and Chicago are under an Extreme Heat Warning starting Saturday morning, a Heat Advisory has been issued for the entire rest of the Chicago area, and an Extreme Heat Watch in parts of Northwest Indiana.

Where to stay cool in Chicago during a heat wave

A Midwest heat dome is driving high temperatures and high humidity that will push the Chicago heat index into the triple digits this weekend. Here's where you can go to cool down when the weather gets real hot.

Midwest heat dome will bring worrying temperatures, stifling humidity

A Midwest heat dome will bring worryingly high temperatures and stifling humidity to millions of people this weekend.

Chicago Pride Fest takes over Northalsted this weekend

Anyone attending Chicago Pride Fest 2025 in Northalsted will want to make sure they stay hydrated and protected during the heat wave.

Man, 18, charged in armed carjacking of handicapped woman on West Side

Kennedy Leach, 18, was arrested on Tuesday afternoon by Citywide Vehicular Hijacking Task Force members in the 1100 block of South California Avenue.

Man died of suicide during police shootout in Chesterton, Indiana, autopsy finds

The Porter County Coroner's Office said 45-year-old Joseph Gerber died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Gale Street Inn abruptly closes in Jefferson Park

The Gale Street Inn, a legendary restaurant in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood, has abruptly closed its doors, apparently for good.

No new trial for "Starved Rock Killer"

There will be no new trial for the man known as the "Starved Rock Killer," convicted in the death of a woman in the Illinois state park in 1960.

Heights Crematory agrees to permanent shutdown after body mishandling accusations

Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights has agreed to shut down permanently and had its license revoked through a consent order, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said.

Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel considering run for president, Crain's reports

In an interview with Crain's Chicago Business, Emanuel said he's looking at the Democratic field for 2028 and what he could contribute.

South Shore Line fares increasing July 1

It will cost you more to ride the South Shore Line from Indiana into Chicago starting on July 1.

Still no answers 1 year since Chicago woman Taylor Casey disappeared in Bahamas

Casey was in the middle of a month-long yoga retreat near Paradise Island when she stopped showing up for classes. She was last seen on June 19, 2024.

Man, 69, found fatally shot inside South Side residence, police say

A family member found the victim with a gunshot wound to the head, according to police.