Passengers on the CTA Yellow Line had to be rescued after part of a tree fell on the tracks during Thursday night's storms.

The Ruby Princess cruise ship was docked for disinfection at San Francisco's Pier 27 Thursday morning after a norovirus outbreak affected dozens of passengers and crew.

Investigators now believe the suspects entered the Empire State Building the night before and hid there overnight.

The Chicago area had another day of dangerously high heat Thursday, with strong storms also possible.

A naked man was arrested and charged after at least three woman were physically and sexually assaulted in downtown DeKalb, Illinois, police said.

Chicago police are investigating a horrific attack on a popular trail on the city's Northwest Side, where woman was tackled and groped as she jogged this week.

Two people are facing charges after a Plainfield man's dismembered remains were found dead in Lake Mattoon, Illinois State Police said.

Excitement is building in Joliet as NASCAR prepares to return to the Chicagoland Speedway for the first time in seven years, with fans getting an early taste of the weekend festivities during a downtown fan festival.

The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability is now looking for the next Chicago Police Department superintendent following Larry Snelling's retirement announcement.

As the nation prepares to mark its 250th birthday Saturday, communities across the Chicago area are hosting celebrations and tributes.