Murder charges filed against duo accused in killing of Chicago crisis counselor - Chicago news - NewsLocker (2024)

Murder charges have been filed against two suspects accused of gunning down a 24-year-old crisis counselor in Chicago last month.

Bollards coming to protect Michigan Avenue businesses, pedestrians

Deployment along Michigan Avenue, from Chicago to Ohio, should start in the coming weeks and wrap up by the time of the Democratic National Convention in August.

Who won James Beard Awards in Chicago? Here's the full list of winners

Looking for your next dining destination? The James Beard Foundation announced its 2024 restaurant and chef award winners at a live ceremony at the Lyric Opera of Chicago on Monday.

Where to find Chicago farmers markets this summer

The city of Chicago released its full list of summer farmers markets for 2024, and with markets happening five days out of the week, you won’t want to miss this day-by-day schedule of them.

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A timeline of potential severe storms in Chicago area this week

The Chicago area is seeing a blast of summery heat this week, but it could end with the threat of severe thunderstorms.

Chicago's judicial community, local officials pay tribute to federal judge Harry Leinenweber

Chicago's judicial community is mourning the loss of a well-respected federal judge who presided over several very high-profile trials.

Xfinity outage reported across parts of Chicago. Here's what caused it

Xfinity customers across parts of Chicago are dealing with a service outage Wednesday afternoon after damage to network lines, the company said.

Sheriff's deputies shot, suspect wounded in SWAT incident near Dixon, Illinois

Multiple injuries were reported Wednesday in an incident in a northwest Illinois town just outside of Dixon.

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Multiple injuries reported in ‘incident' in northwest Illinois town outside of Dixon

Multiple injuries were reported Wednesday in an incident in a northwest Illinois town just outside of Dixon.

Why is Riot Fest leaving Chicago and moving to the suburbs? New festival plan, location draws strong reactions

Riot Fest, the iconic, circus-themed pop-punk music festival held for the last nine years in Chicago's Douglass Park, will be relocating this year --to the suburbs. But the new location comes with its own series of challenges.

Illinois to launch ‘food truck' DMVs this month, starting in Chicago and several suburbs

While it won't be serving any food, a new kind of "food" truck will be dishing out licenses and other driver services in Illinois starting this month.

Semi smashes into Grundy County apartment building

A semi skidded off a highway and slammed into an apartment building in Grundy County on Wednesday morning.

Fall Out Boy, Slayer, Public Enemy: Riot Fest's 2024 ‘RiotLand' lineup revealed

The highly anticipated lineup for Riot Fest -- which is moving to suburban Bridgeview and becoming "RiotLand" for 2024 -- is officially out.

Chicago Riot Fest moves to suburban Bridgeview as ‘RiotLand'

Goodbye Chicago, hello Bridgeview: The city's popular Riot Fest music festival, will move to the suburbs and rebrand as "RiotLand," organizers revealed Wednesday morning.

Chicago weather: 90-degree temperatures, high humidity and storms on the way

Summer may still be several days away, but hot and humid weather has arrived in Chicago.

Illinois' minimum wage isn't going up July 1, but several locations will see a change

Illinois' minimum wage may not be going up at the start of July, but some locations will still be seeing a raise.

Illinois' minimum wage isn't going up July 1, but 2 major locations will see a change

Illinois' minimum wage may not be going up at the start of July, but some locations will still be seeing a raise.

Chicago alderman proposes 8 p.m. teen curfew to City Council following Streeterville attacks

Should the proposal pass City Council, Ald. Brian Hopkins says Chicago police would be able to take teens into custody and ticket those who violate the curfew.

Chicago Park District releases statement after Riot Fest says it will leave Douglass Park due to park district's ‘lack of care'

The Chicago Park District has released a statement after organizers of Riot Fest, a festival held in Chicago's Douglass Park since 2015, said it would be leaving its current location due to the park district's "lack of care for the community."

Chicago Riot Fest lineup, details of new ‘RiotLand' event to be revealed Wednesday

The announcement comes a day after organizers said the festival would no longer be held in Chicago's Douglass Park "solely because of the Chicago Park District."

New Chicago migrant shelter a joint effort of governments, faith organizations

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle gave a warm welcome to migrants staying at a new shelter at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church.

Indiana woman charged with possession of 61 pounds of cocaine at Midway Airport

A woman from Indiana was arrested at Midway Airport last week with more than 61 pounds of cocaine, according to authorities.

South Loop man charged in 3 CTA Green Line attacks

A South Loop man remains jailed on attempted murder and battery charges in connection with several attacks on CTA passengers.

Summer concerts, events collide with cicada emergence in Chicago's suburbs

In the Chicago area, an historic emergence of cicadas is colliding with major events around the region, including in Downers Grove.

Riot Fest announces departure from Douglass Park, hints at future ‘Riotland'

On the eve of the release of its 2024 lineup, Riot Fest organizers say that the event will leave Chicago’s Douglass Park and will instead be part of an event dubbed “Riotland” later this summer.

Free bereavement camp offers children experiencing loss a way to bond and cope

A unique suburban summer camp is offering children who've experienced the loss of a loved one an opportunity to cope and bond through music and play, and it's all free of charge.

CPD releases new drafts of crowd control, arrest, protest policies ahead of DNC

Chicago police officers have already started training for the Democratic National Convention, but now, with less than 10 weeks to go before delegates flood the Windy City, the department is asking the public to weigh in on new crowd control and arrest policies.

Bally's says it's on track for Chicago casino despite Johnson comments

A spokesperson for Bally’s Chicago Casino said plans for its new casino in the River West neighborhood are still on track despite comments by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson this week published in the Chicago Sun-Times.

A complete list of summer festivals in Chicago for 2024

Summer in Chicago is back, and festival season is in full swing.

From the Kennedy Expressway to Lake Shore Drive: Why it's so hard to get around Chicago

No matter where you drive in Chicago this summer you're likely to hit a road block, making getting around the city challenging.