Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

An 18-year-old woman was shot and killed while walking with friends near Loyola University in Rogers Park Thursday morning, Chicago police said. A vigil was held on campus as students mourn the loss.

Catalan police say Chicago-area native college student James Gracey has been found dead in waters off a Barcelona beach after he went missing during a spring break trip.

The man who oversaw public safety in the mayor's office is speaking out after being suddenly fired for reasons that are now raising questions as agencies begin turning their attention to summer and plans to prevent violence.

All but one Joliet City Council member voted yes on a 795-acre database center next to the Chicagoland Speedway.

Allegations of sexual abuse against civil rights and farm labor icon César Chavez are reverberating through Chicago's Latino community.

Metra is testing out new ticket checks at five downtown Chicago stations. Riders will need to have their Ventra or paper ticket scanned before boarding trains.

The Chicago Board of Education has voted unanimously to revoke the charter of the ASPIRA charter school network.

Huerta is speaking on camera for the first time about her allegations against Cesar Chavez, describing decades of private pain.

A local utility says it has a plan to help lower electric bills for consumers concerned about rising costs as data centers move in.