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Co-founder Cobe Williams and participating coach Benny Estrada discuss the league's mission to help curb violence and crime through basketball.
A retired Chicago police officer was shot and killed on the city's West side on Thursday. The 73-year-old man was shot in the 4300 block of West Monroe Street around 11:30 a.m., according to the Chicago Police Department. Neighbors said they heard five or six shots. He was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he died.
A retired Chicago police officer was shot and killed on the city's West side on Thursday. The 73-year-old man was shot in the 4300 block of West Monroe Street around 11:30 a.m., according to the Chicago Police Department. Neighbors said they heard five or six shots. He was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he died.
A family of martial arts instructors came to the rescue of a woman during an alleged attempted sexual assault of woman.
A retired Chicago police officer was shot and killed on the city's West side on Thursday. The 73-year-old man was shot in the 4300 block of West Monroe Street around 11:30 a.m., according to the Chicago Police Department. He was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he died. Longtime friends and neighbors identified the victim as Larry Neuman.
Prosecutors accused Joshua Pleasnick of coming to the Capitol on Oct. 4 and demanding to see the governor while armed with a handgun. He was arrested, posted bail and returned to the building that night with a rifle and a baton hidden in his backpack.
Authorities on Sunday identified the man who opened fire at a splash pad in the Detroit suburb of Rochester Hills on Saturday night before taking his own life. His motives, however, remain unknown as investigators worked to determine if he left behind any hint of his plans.
The FBI is searching for a man they say is responsible for robbing the same two banks in two Chicago suburbs, with the latest happening on Thursday.
The acquittal will allow Shannon to go forward with his plans to be drafted in this month's NBA Draft as one of the top prospects.
Ritka Jain, 36, of Naperville, was charged with two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, one count of burglary and one count of retail theft, all felonies.
Chicago police said a 70-year-old man was shot during a verbal altercation on Thursday with a neighbor. He was shot in the arm.
A 19-year-old was found dead after a shooting and crash on Chicago's South Side. The teen was driving a Chevy Malibu in the 800 block of West Garfield Boulevard when someone inside a silver SUV fired shots, police said.
A Chicago alderman introduced an ordinance at Wednesday's City Council meeting for an 8 p.m. curfew in the central business district, citing recent violent incidents.
A 19-year-old was found dead after a shooting and crash on Chicago's South Side. The teen was driving a Chevy Malibu in the 800 block of West Garfield Boulevard when someone inside a silver SUV fired shots, police said.
Xavier Tate was charged with first-degree murder, aggravated vehicular hijacking and possession of a stolen firearm in the death of Ofc. Luis Huesca.
The man charged in connection with the murder of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday. Xavier Tate, 22, was charged with first-degree murder, aggravated vehicular hijacking and possession of a stolen firearm in the death of Huesca, who was shot and killed on April 21 while he was returning home from work in Gage Park.
Preliminary violent crime data released by the FBI shows dramatic decreases, including a 26% drop in murders in the first quarter of 2024, compared to last year at the same time.
At least 10 people, ranging in age from 14-23, were hurt during a Madison, Wisconsin shooting, police said.
Jeffrey Austwick was arrested in St. Louis in the murders of his brothers, Marc and John, in Chicago's north suburbs.
A resident of south suburban Oak Forest was shot early Friday morning during an exchange of gunfire while chasing a group of people who had been trying to break into local cars and homes.
Wilson Barreno, 25, was charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery in connection with the stabbing.
The man accused of stabbing a woman walking her dog on Wednesday outside of Chicago's Union Station will remain in jail. Wilson Barreno, 25, was charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery in connection with the stabbing of Arlene Rado, 71, while she and her dog, Mickey, were walking on the sidewalk outside of the train station.
A resident of south suburban Oak Forest was shot early Friday morning during an exchange of gunfire while chasing a group of people who had been trying to break into local cars and homes.
The man accused of stabbing a woman walking her dog on Wednesday outside of Chicago's Union Station will remain in jail. The victim, a 71-year-old woman, was released from the hospital on Friday.
With a "Shawshank Redemption"-style stone exterior and high castle-like guard towers, Wisconsin's oldest prison, built in the 1850s, has long been a target for closure amid concerns about deterioration, lockdowns and staff shortfalls. Now the calls are growing again.
Chicagoan Laura Hubka designs and creates all the hats at her pop-up shop at the Drake Hotel; a mix of serious and whimsical, colorful and nifty neutrals.
During this season of giving, many Chicagoans are generously helping Christmas special for other families. See what groups across the area are doing and what you can still do this holiday season.
Matas Buzelis and Nikola Vucevic each score 24 points as the Chicago Bulls pull away in the fourth quarter for a 136-125 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
A man has been charged with stealing hundreds of cases of ice cream from delivery trucks in northwest Indiana.
Over the weekend, 50 young men between the ages of 9 and 25 embraced the cold and handed out toys, water, and food in the South Shore neighborhood.
The alternative budget proposal championed by a group of Chicago aldermen won a crucial first full City Council vote on Friday, setting up a final vote on Saturday
Defenders of a Wisconsin judge found guilty of felony obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal officers are raising alarms about judicial independence and say they hope the conviction will be overturned on appeal.
Village leaders in Broadview, Illinois, voted down a proposal that would limit the setting up of additional detention centers in the area.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump.
A jury convicted a Milwaukee judge on one count of felony obstruction Thursday, the Associated Press reported, after she was accused of helping a man who was in the U.S. illegally evade federal immigration authorities.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre is hosting "The Phantom of the Opera," and staff offered a firsthand look at the iconic chandelier inside the theater this week.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
The nearly 100-year-old cinema will close briefly after New Year's Day and reopen on Jan. 9 with a showing of Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother."
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
Meet a woman who creates beauty off the top of her head. Laura Hubka does it with style.
During this season of giving, many Chicagoans are generously helping Christmas special for other families. See what groups across the area are doing and what you can still do this holiday season.
With an end-of-the-year deadline fast approaching, it looks like Chicago aldermen have agreed on a city budget to avoid a shutdown, with a final vote expected on Saturday. This plan didn’t stop Mayor Brandon Johnson from making a last-minute effort to revive a controversial measure of his own.
In the South Shore neighborhood, a group of teens recently took over the street to give back to their community. Over the weekend, 50 young men between the ages of 9 and 25 embraced the cold and handed out toys, water, and food.
The alternative budget proposal championed by a group of Chicago aldermen won a crucial first full City Council vote on Friday, setting up a final vote on Saturday
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law. Follow live updates here.
Chicagoan Laura Hubka designs and creates all the hats at her pop-up shop at the Drake Hotel; a mix of serious and whimsical, colorful and nifty neutrals.
During this season of giving, many Chicagoans are generously helping Christmas special for other families. See what groups across the area are doing and what you can still do this holiday season.
A man has been charged with stealing hundreds of cases of ice cream from delivery trucks in northwest Indiana.
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
Homeowner and Army veteran Kaliff Chilembwe's property tax bill has seen an increase of 118%.
Matas Buzelis and Nikola Vucevic each score 24 points as the Chicago Bulls pull away in the fourth quarter for a 136-125 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Zachary Bolduc scored twice and Lane Hutson had three assists as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1.
After years of planning, Chicago State University is officially launching its first football team. The school is launching the only NCAA Division 1 football program in the City of Chicago.
The Bears will be severely depleted at wide receiver for Saturday's rematch with the Packers, as both Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III will be out with injuries.
The Bulls shot 56.2% overall and made 14 of 36 3-pointers on the way to a rather convincing win after losing eight of nine.
Defenders of a Wisconsin judge found guilty of felony obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal officers are raising alarms about judicial independence and say they hope the conviction will be overturned on appeal.
Village leaders in Broadview, Illinois, voted down a proposal that would limit the setting up of additional detention centers in the area.
A grand jury this week indicted a man on charges of setting a young woman on fire on a Chicago Transit Authority train last month, and also setting a fire outside City Hall.
Three teens have been charged with robbing a person who came to buy items that had been offered for sale in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Two days after the shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, MIT professor Nuno Loureiro was shot to death at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts.
