Teacher's murder uncovers lies, an affair and a secret pregnancy
"20/20" looks at the murder of Lyntell Washington, who was pregnant when she was killed. Her 3-year-old child helped police solve the case.
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LaPorte County deputy shot, critically wounded at Michigan City hospital; Chicago suspect arrested
LaPorte County Deputy Jon Samuelson was shot and critically hurt at Franciscan Health Michigan City hospital. A suspect from Chicago was arrested.
Man driving in car critically wounded in West Englewood, Chicago police say
A 54-year-old man was critically wounded in a drive-by shooting in West Englewood Friday morning, Chicago police said.
Thieves crash into Bronzeville gas station, steal ATM, Chicago police say
Thieves crashed into a Bronzeville gas station and stole an ATM Friday morning, Chicago police said.
Chicago beaches open Friday as officials outline summer safety plan
Chicago beaches open up Friday, marking the unofficial start of the summer.
Chicago beaches open Friday as Mayor Johnson, officials outline summer safety plan
Chicago's Lake Michigan beaches open up Friday. Officials outlined a summer 2026 safety plan to combat Chicago crime and teen takeover incidents.
Friends, family say goodbye at funeral for fallen Firefighter Steven Decker
Friends, family and colleagues gathered Friday to remember fallen Chicago Firefighter Steven Decker.
Illinois secretary of state speaks out on businessman accused of swindling people with large loans
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias spoke out on Brandon "Mr. Finance" Ellington, accused of swindling people out of thousands of dollars.
Unmarked Chicago police squad car rammed in Douglass Park, 3 in custody, CPD says
An unmarked Chicago Police Department squad car was rammed on West Ogden Avenue in Douglass Park, and three suspects were in custody, CPD said.
Bears say they have 'exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago'
The Bears said they have "exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago" despite Mayor Johnson saying meetings were held on a new lakefront stadium.
US Attorney drops 'Broadview Six' case, defense claims misconduct
The U.S. Attorney dropped charges in the "Broadview Six" ICE protesters' case in Chicago. Defense attorneys are claiming misconduct by prosecutors.
Columbia College Chicago Star Wars professor talks Mandalorian & Grogu
Carmelo Esterrich, a professor at Columbia College Chicago who teaches a class on Star Wars, joined ABC7 to talk about "The Mandalorian and Grogu."
Chicago Tribune signs deal to buy Daily Herald
The Chicago Tribune has signed a deal to buy the Daily Herald after the Paddock Publications Board of Directors voted to approve the sale.
New Aurora Hollywood Casino location next to Chicago Premium Outlets set to open in June
The new Aurora Hollywood Casino location next to Chicago Premium Outlets at I-88 and Farnsworth Avenue is set to open on June 24.
CTU-backed candidate joins race for Chicago Board of Education president, drawing some criticism
Chicago Teachers Union-backed candidate Hilario Dominguez is joining the race for Chicago Board of Education president, drawing some criticism.
Mayor Johnson, city officials outline Chicago summer safety strategy
Mayor Brandon Johnson and other city officials outlined the city's summer safety strategy for Chicago on Thursday.
Local artists' pieces among dozens featured at Obama Presidential Center
The public will even be able to admire some of the art pieces at the Obama Presidential Center for free.
13-year-old boy shot in head, critically injured in South Chicago, police say: LIVE
A 13-year-old boy was shot in the head and critically injured Thursday on South Coles Avenue in South Chicago, Chicago police said.
Cook Co. sending out millions in property tax refunds after delay
After a year of finger pointing between a private company and Cook County, property owners are finally getting property tax refunds.
Cook Co. sending out millions in property tax refunds after year-long delay
After a year of finger pointing between a private company and Cook County, property owners are finally getting property tax refunds.
Siblings charged with beating Chicago police officer over parking ticket
Siblings Michael Sopher and Monica Mejia are facing charges for allegedly beating a Chicago police officer over a parking ticket.
Passenger boards flight from Congo to US 'in error' amid Ebola outbreak arrival restrictions
A spokesperson told ABC News that Air France boarded a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo "in error" on a flight to the United States.
'Broadview Six' trial vacated over grand jury developments revealed in sealed hearing
The "Broadview Six" ICE protesters' federal misdemeanor trial in Chicago has been vacated over grand jury developments revealed in a sealed hearing.
Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak
People have set fire to an Ebola treatment center in one of the towns at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo as fear and anger grows.