April 6, 2017 Pope Francis prays for Chicago violence victims in letter Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich (blayz SOO'-pich) says Pope Francis has written him a letter saying he is praying for the city's victims of violence.
April 6, 2017 Mock explosive device found in Chicago-bound suitcase at Toronto airport Passengers on a flight set to travel from Toronto to Chicago have experienced lengthy delays after what U.S. authorities describe as a security breach aboard the plane.
April 6, 2017 Chicago mayor touts new requirement to graduate: Proof of a plan Chicago Public School students who want to graduate will have to show proof that they have a plan after high school—such as providing an offer letter for a job or acceptance into college or military service, under a plan expected to be approved next month.
April 6, 2017 Woman sues Uber, says she was stabbed by another passenger A Chicago woman has sued Uber and a customer of the ride-sharing company, saying she was stabbed by another passenger.
April 5, 2017 The Latest: Transgender issue dominates Illinois school race The Latest on a suburban Chicago school board election (all times local): 4:30 p.m.
April 5, 2017 Man charged in fatal shootings of 4 at Chicago restaurant Authorities say a 19-year-old man has been charged in the fatal shootings of four men at or near a Chicago restaurant.
April 5, 2017 The Latest: Dad of man charged with 4 deaths shot day before The Latest on charges filed against a Chicago man in a quadruple homicide shooting (all times local): 12:40 p.m.
April 5, 2017 Attempt to overturn school board's transgender policy fails Some Chicago suburban school board members who approved a policy allowing a transgender student to use the locker room of the sex she identified with survived an election challenge mounted by angry parents.
April 4, 2017 Prosecutors: Facebook assault victim was threatened with dog Prosecutors say at least four Chicago boys who streamed the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl live on Facebook threatened the victim with a dog if she tried to flee.
April 4, 2017 Chicago Facebook Live sex assault: Teen suspect's mother turns him in A wanted suspect in the sexual assault of a Chicago teenager -- streamed online for the world to see on Facebook Live -- is now under arrest, after his mother hauled him into a police station, officials confirmed Monday.
