Chicago Park District to name playground after man killed in 2014 police shooting
The Chicago Park District plans to rename a playground within Washington Park for a man who was killed in a nearby police shooting in 2014.
Fight at CTA 'L' stop leaves man injured, man declines to press charges
A man was injured in a fight with a woman at a CTA the CTA Belmont Avenue Red-Brown-Purple Line station this week, but police said he didn't report until several hours later.
Former Speaker Mike Madigan's attorneys to make case in appeal of conviction
Attorneys for imprisoned former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan were set to return to court Thursday, in hopes of getting his corruption conviction overturned.
Angela Martin, longtime Chicago gospel radio host and faith leader, dies at 62
Dr. Angela Martin, a beloved gospel radio host and minister whose voice was heard in Chicago for nearly 20 years, has died.
Lincoln Park Zoo acquires 2 brother takins
The Lincoln Park Zoo announced Thursday that it is now home to two takin brothers.
Chef Rick Bayless donates $1 million to National Museum of Mexican Art
Chef Rick Bayless' family foundation has donated $1 million to Chicago's National Museum of Mexican Art, the museum announced this week.
Elmhurst University lecture to commemorate Carl Lutz, who saved lives during Holocaust
Elmhurst University is highlighting a man credited with saving tens of thousands of lives in the Holocaust.
Police issue alert after car break-ins targeting gym patrons in Irving Park
Chicago police on Tuesday issued a community alert about car break-ins targeting patrons of a gym in the city's Irving Park neighborhood.
Burglars break into 3 cars in Jackson Park
Chicago police on Tuesday issued a community alert about a rash of car break-ins in Jackson Park on the city's South Side.
Teenage boy fatally shot in South Shore ID'd
A shooting left a 16-year-old boy dead Tuesday morning in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.
White Sox ACE 13-and-under players take field with pros during spring training
Some young Chicago White Sox ACE players got the trip of a lifetime recently.
McHenry man accused of secretly recording men in restrooms
A man from the northwest Chicago suburb of McHenry was facing felony charges Tuesday after police said he secretly recorded people in men's restrooms.
Palestinian students allege discrimination at DePaul University
Palestinian students at DePaul University announced this week that they are filing complaints claiming discrimination.
Chicago Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael posthumously diagnosed with CTE
Chicago Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael has been posthumously diagnosed with CTE, his family announced Tuesday.
Charges announced in string of murders from 2002 in Gary, Indiana
Authorities announced Tuesday that a man stands charged in connection with a string of homicides that took place in Gary, Indiana, in 2002.