Non-Profit's Goal To Strengthen Racial Equity With Transit-Oriented Development
A non-profit believes neighborhood transit is the catalyst for future economic growth in depressed areas of Chicago.
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A non-profit believes neighborhood transit is the catalyst for future economic growth in depressed areas of Chicago.
A Homewood native has transported her spirit of volunteerism to the campus of Michigan State University and the community of East Lansing.
The owner of a new restaurant in Washington Park thanks a networking resources giant for allowing her realize her dream and help a struggling neighborhood grow.
The turkey supplier is shutting down its processing plant in Montgomery, which would put about 600 full-time employees out of work.
More than 1,000 people are expected to rally outside the BP Refinery in Whiting, Indiana on Sunday.
Parents who're concerned about cyber-bullying, sexting and cyber-predators may be able to get some answers Monday night at an internet safety workshop in Des Plaines.
One of the fastest growing recreational events in the country will take place next weekend in six Cook County nature preserves.
The YMCA of Metro Chicago wants your kids to join in the fun next Friday and Saturday to help celebrate the Y's Healthy Kids Day.
Life as a performing artist can be rewarding but also brutal. A Chicago therapist/musician offers a unique perspective for artists struggling to achieve their goals, reports WBBM's Keith Johnson reports
An 18-year-old Chicago college student could be on the verge of claiming the Boys & Girls Club of Chicago's Youth of the Year award.
A new anti-violence program has popped up in some high schools in Northwest Indiana. It's called, SAVE, Students Against Violence Everywhere.
The 22nd annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards will honor outstanding work in community development and architectural achievement.
In celebration of Black History Month, the Museum of Science and Industry is hosting programs highlighting technology and the arts.
A University of Illinois Chicago study delivers a sobering assessment on job prospects for Chicago's teenagers of color.
A vertical farming company in Portage called Greensense helped create a course at Indiana University South Bend on the future of sustainable farming.
The Chicago Urban League wants residents to have a say in selecting the next Chicago Police superintendent, reports WBBM's Keith Johnson.
A northwest Indiana outreach group begins a new year with a new leader but with the same mission: to reduce teen violence.
Some Chicago, suburban and downstate middle-schoolers are hooked on engineering, with the goal of creating a cleaner, efficient future environment.
This weekend's unseasonably warm weather has created an opportunity to bond with nature in the Cook County's forest preserves, reports WBBM's Keith Johnson.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago is not letting state budget cuts take a bite out of its vital science and technology programs, reports WBBM's Keith Johnson.
A non-profit that promotes literacy says the state of adult education in Chicago is alarming and the current budget mess only makes matters worse, reports WBBM's Keith Johnson.
The Chicago City Council Latino Caucus is on a mission, to elevate its status and raise funds for its Latino Youth Foundation, reports WBBM's Keith Johnson.
Five people have been killed and at least 18 others wounded — including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition — in shootings across the city since Friday night.
A national non-profit focused on closing the opportunity divide has set up a branch in Chicago.
Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star shortstop who won the 2019 AL batting title with the Chicago White Sox, has decided to retire after spending 10 years in the major leagues.
One pedestrian was killed and another was critically injured when they were hit by a car while crossing the street on Saturday night in northwest suburban Hanover Park.
A lightning strike hit a natural gas main, setting a tree on fire late Sunday night in northwest suburban Bartlett.
President Trump is signing an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.
A man died over the weekend, nearly two weeks after the e-scooter he was riding was hit by the wheel of a trailer in the far north Chicago suburb of Gurnee.
President Trump is signing an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.
Liam Stanton, one of the 10 candidates for mayor of Chicago, announced Monday morning that he was withdrawing from the race and endorsing Alexi Giannoulias.
A group of activists and elected officials filed reports with the Chicago Police Department on Monday, alleging crimes committed by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz last fall.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
With the cyclosporiasis linked to iceberg lettuce growing and consumers wary of the products on grocery shelves, many in Chicago are turning to local farmers market for fresh and safe greens.
East Chicago, Indiana is being placed on a precautionary boil water advisory starting Monday morning for planned installations that could affect water safety.
A new Northwestern Medicine study on long COVID shows women show more neurological symptoms than men.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
While the building that housed the flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue has been torn down, the renowned Chicago restaurant chain is now set to open a new Lakeview location.
Nationally, data centers used 17.4 billion gallons of water in 2023 — a figure projected to reach 72.6 billion gallons by 2028, raising concerns about states' water supplies.
Chicago's Wishbone Restaurant will soon be closing after 36 years in business.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
If weather forces an evacuation, shelter sites are located at Grant Park North, Grant Park South, and Millennium Lakeside Garages, accessible through the vehicle entrance on Michigan Avenue.
Grant Park was filled with tens of thousands of people Thursday for the start of Lollapalooza, as warm weather greeted festivalgoers on day one of the four-day music festival.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
More rounds of severe storms are possible Monday, especially in the late afternoon and evening. Highs in the mid-80s.
At least seven people are dead from a flesh-eating bacteria found in the warm coastal waters along the Gulf of Mexico. Louisiana state officials say there have been at least nine cases this year.
A 15-year-old boy is in a coma after being seriously injured in an e-bike crash in Crystal Lake, his parents said.
A group of activists and elected officials filed reports with the Chicago Police Department on Monday, alleging crimes committed by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz last fall.
The National Weather Service will survey the area near Ransom, Illinois, after a reported tornado touchdown overnight in LaSalle County.
The National Weather Service will survey the area near Ransom, Illinois, after a reported tornado touchdown overnight in LaSalle County.
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a former Cicero firefighter against Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook, alleging contaminated oysters he was served there cause catastrophic brain injuries.
Attorneys announced a lawsuit Monday on behalf of a man who was shot and killed by police in Humboldt Park in March, claiming an officer fired deadly shots just after arriving at a controlled scene instead of de-escalating.
One pedestrian was killed and another was critically injured when they were hit by a car while crossing the street on Saturday night in northwest suburban Hanover Park.
A lightning strike hit a natural gas main, setting a tree on fire late Sunday night in northwest suburban Bartlett.
Neighbors of a South Side animal feed plant have complained about the noxious smell and air quality for years. Now the city of Chicago and state of Illinois are suing Pullman Innovations to clean up the air, as well as for alleged illegal work and permit violations.
The owners of a Far South Side funeral home where dozens of decomposing bodies were found earlier this week have run into trouble with state regulators before over their handling of bodies at a crematory in the south suburbs.
University of Illinois researchers have found a correlation between more green spaces and less violence in neighborhoods. A group in Chicago is planting trees with the mission to bring beauty and safety to the whole city.
Security video captured the moment a utility pole fell in a parking lot behind a La Grange Park, Illinois, animal hospital, igniting a fire that destroyed multiple cars.
An Illinois Tollway glitch that left thousands of drivers with unexpected warnings about unpaid tolls stemmed from an extra digit in codes within the system's computers, according to records obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.
Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star shortstop who won the 2019 AL batting title with the Chicago White Sox, has decided to retire after spending 10 years in the major leagues.
The Chicago White Sox are preparing for another sold-out crowd on Tuesday night at Rate Field as they celebrate the team's most famous fan, Pope Leo XIV.
Colson Montgomery's 26th homer, a three-run shot, capped Chicago's four-run third inning and the White Sox held on to beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-3 on Sunday.
Chicago Bears receiver Luther Burden III will reportedly miss a little bit of time with a groin injury he suffered at practice on Saturday.
Ian Happ hit a two-run homer, Miguel Amaya added a three-run shot and the Chicago Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 10-2 on Sunday.
Chicago police issued a business alert this past weekend, warning store employees to be vigilant as detectives investigate a pair of robberies.
At least five people were killed, and 14 more were wounded, in shootings in Chicago this weekend as of early Sunday afternoon. The victims ranged in age from 17 to 50.
A woman was found stabbed to death early Sunday morning in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood.
Two Chicago men were arrested early Sunday morning following a pursuit along the Borman Expressway in Northwest Indiana.
Chicago police this weekend were looking for help from the public in finding a man accused of shooting a 16-year-old boy in the West Lawn neighborhood earlier this year.
