People with mental illnesses are far likelier to be victims than to commit crimes. But a small number of unprovoked, midday ...

This is the 13th year that Chicago has had more murders than New York, Houston and L.A. There were 573 homicides were committed during 2024.

Severe storms capable of dropping heavy rain resulting in flooding, hail, and spawning tornadoes moved through Indiana ...

The National Weather Service described the disaster as "a once-in-a-generation to once-in-a-lifetime" event, warning that the worst may still be ahead.

Solo travel sounds dreamy until reality throws in a sketchy alley, a stolen wallet, or a bad vibe that makes you wish you’d ...

Flood waters can also hide rocks, trees, trash and other debris that can be dangerous to someone in their path. Additional flood safety tips include: Staying away from flood-prone areas such as ...

A new interactive map might help Cook County drivers avoid road construction and get around the Chicago area faster this summer. The Cook County Department of Transportation released its 2025 ...

For help navigating the city's various neighborhoods, sign up for one of the best Chicago walking tours. Accessible via all L lines. Located near the shores of Lake Michigan, the Loop refers to a ...

If the state would fund its mandates, the doomsday budget cuts looming over the 1.2 million weekday RTA riders could ...

Several Kentucky communities are expected to be isolated by floodwaters as rising rivers and streams cover roads around the region.

The Windy City’s skyline is stunning, yet its crime map tells a different ... to mind when thinking “dangerous,” but Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine and Avondale neighborhoods are no solo ...

At least 16 people have been killed in a wide swath of violent storms, flooding and tornadoes that hit the South and Midwest.