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Uptown Man Tried to Pass Bus on Right in Fatal Edgewater Crash, Police Say

Vladimir Tsemekhman was charged with reckless homicide after 71-year-old Frank Kiley's death.

Edgewater Crash Victim Was Visiting Food Pantry When He Was Killed

Frank Kiley, a 71-year-old Lakeview man, was killed Wednesday outside Care For Real, a food pantry.

Archer Heights »

Cicero Man Dies After Archer Heights Car Crash

Atanacio Barrios was traveling at a high speed in the Monday morning incident, police said.

Norwood Park »

Driver, 85, Dies After Norwood Park Car Crash

Vincent Pistilli crashed into a pole in the 6400 block of North Nagle Avenue Tuesday, police said.

Lake Shore Drive Crash Leaves Driver Dead, Two Passengers Injured

The crash occurred on the southbound lanes near the onramp from I-55 at 4:30 a.m., police said.

Belmont Cragin »

Four Killed in Belmont Cragin Car Crash

The vehicle was traveling at a high speed when it crashed early Thursday, police said.

Man Charged in Bridgeport Hit-and-Run That Killed Cyclist

Gabriel Herrera, 65, allegedly struck 59-year-old Suai Xie with a car Thursday evening.

University of Chicago Law Student Dies in Lake Shore Drive Crash

Authorities say alcohol is suspected in a wrong-way crash that killed Laura LaPlante.

Humboldt Park »

Police: Shots Fired from Car That Crashed, Killing 1, Hospitalizing Infant

Shots were fired from the vehicle before the fatal crash, police said.

Man Dies in SUV Rollover on I-57

He was the only one in the car crash that occurred about 1:25 a.m. Saturday, according to police.

Garfield Park »

Third Person Dies Following New Year's Day Car Crash

Two people died on the scene Jan. 1. Laquita Smith, 23, succumbed to her injuries Saturday.

Garfield Park »

Pair Killed When Car Struck Light Pole on West Side Identified

The crash occurred in the 4500 block of West Lake Street at 4:40 a.m. Wednesday.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.