1 dead, at least 4 injured in chain-reaction traffic accident on South Side 1 dead, at least 4 injured in chain-reaction traffic accident on South Side

Around 9:15 p.m., officers responded to a traffic accident involving four vehicles in the 3600 block of West Columbus Avenue.

yesterday, 17:19
Armed robbery crew strikes in pre-dawn hours Thursday on city’s Near West Side Armed robbery crew strikes in pre-dawn hours Thursday on city’s Near West Side

A crew of at least four people in a gray sedan went on a robbery spree that began at about 4 a.m. Thursday on the Near West Side, Chicago police said.

yesterday, 17:31
Cook County judges should be recused in case against former prosecutors accused of wrongdoing in Burge-connected Jackie Wilson case, judge rules Cook County judges should be recused in case against former prosecutors accused of wrongdoing in Burge-connected Jackie Wilson case, judge rules

Cook County judges should be recused from hearing the case against two former prosecutors facing charges in connection with the wrongful conviction of a man who says he was tortured into a confession.

yesterday, 18:35
Springfield politics take center stage in ‘ComEd Four’ trial as star witness grilled about Michael Madigan influence Springfield politics take center stage in ‘ComEd Four’ trial as star witness grilled about Michael Madigan influence

The role lobbyists play in Springfield politics took center stage Thursday in the “ComEd Four” bribery trial.

yesterday, 18:54
Turbulent weather expected Friday as spring storm moves into Midwest, Great Lakes region Turbulent weather expected Friday as spring storm moves into Midwest, Great Lakes region

Officials said in a weather statement Thursday, an all hazards severe threat exist, including tornadoes.

yesterday, 19:33
Census data shows urban counties rebounding, but Cook County’s population has yet to recover from pandemic dip Census data shows urban counties rebounding, but Cook County’s population has yet to recover from pandemic dip

Cook County's population fell by more than 68,000 residents last year, the second biggest decline in the U.S.

yesterday, 20:19
Days before election, City Council OKs new rules and committees, drawing ire from aldermen who call it ‘corrupt process’ Days before election, City Council OKs new rules and committees, drawing ire from aldermen who call it ‘corrupt process’

Backers argued the council had a rare opportunity ahead of the new term to assert its independence.

yesterday, 20:24
Chicago man created viral AI image of Pope Francis while high on mushrooms Chicago man created viral AI image of Pope Francis while high on mushrooms

Pablo Xavier, 31, a utility worker and longtime Chicagoan, told the Tribune he had been high on mushrooms Friday when he began playing around with Midjourney, an AI art tool. In a flash, inspiration struck as he typed his prompts: Catholic Pope Francis. Balenciaga puffy coat. Streets of Paris.

yesterday, 20:29
Will County judge dismisses election fraud lawsuit from November county clerk race Will County judge dismisses election fraud lawsuit from November county clerk race

Will County Judge John Anderson dismissed a lawsuit by Republican Gretchen Fritz that claimed mistakes and fraud were committed in the casting and counting of ballots.

yesterday, 20:43
Afternoon Briefing: Joliet prepares for election amid city hall turmoil Afternoon Briefing: Joliet prepares for election amid city hall turmoil

Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.

yesterday, 20:49
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