Having a respected veteran like Byard buying into Johnson's philosophy, it's a big sign of leadership for this franchise. Johnson clearly wants to build a foundation of winning in Chicago, and getting team leaders like Byard to buy in will be crucial to building a culture that leads to success.

Exactly one year ago, a Chicago journalist was killed when she was struck by a train in Hegewisch. On the somber anniversary, her family says not enough has changed in the past twelve months.

A Chicago man is charged with pulling a knife in the lobby of the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, leading to a 9-hour standoff.

An FBI affidavit alleges that Mario Santoyo, 38, refused to follow law enforcement's commands when told to put down a knife he held to his throat.

New York Red Bulls (9-9-6, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Fire (9-9-5, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. CDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Chicago -108, New York +256,

In a formerly rare move that’s a sign of unusual times at the Justice Department, a panel of federal judges in Chicago has approved Andrew Boutros’ appointment by the Trump

A new report from the Council on Criminal Justice shows most major crime categories in Chicago are down below pre-pandemic levels, including homicides and sexual assaults.

Two men and a woman — the child’s mother — are facing charges in connection with the kidnapping of a 2-year-old girl earlier this week in Bronzeville, Chicago police said.