Rat birth control program expanding to Albany Park
Unlike other communities that used third parties to deploy the bait, program leaders in Albany Park want to get neighbors involved.
Fenwick High School evacuated, multiple cars damaged in parking garage fire
At least three cars were damaged in an explosion and fire on Monday afternoon in the parking garage at Fenwick High School in west suburban Oak Park.
2 in custody after 1-year-old shot inside South Side apartment, police source says
Two people are in custody after a 1-year-old girl was shot and critically injured inside an apartment on Chicago's South Side, a police source said.
Chicago launches street psychiatry teams to bring treatment to the homeless
The Chicago Department of Public Health on Wednesday launched its first "street psychiatry" teams, in an effort to provide mental health services to some of the city's most vulnerable people.
Little Village veterinarian helps future generations achieve their dreams
Dr. Naomi Esquivel knew achieving her dream of becoming a veterinarian meant overcoming major gaps and long odds. Now that she has, she's built an organization to help veterinarians of the future.
Chicago begins switch to new 911 dispatch system despite some alders' concerns
The first phase of the Chicago's switch over to a new 911 dispatch system got underway on Tuesday, despite pushback from alderpeople and union leaders who claim the system is not ready.
Bodycam video catches shootout between officers, murder suspect in Kenosha, Wis.
A neighbor who witnessed the suspect being arrested moments after that shootout says he was yelling at officers that he wanted to die.
Residents jump from burning apartment fire in Hanover Park
Residents from the building say they had to jump from the second and third floors to get to safety.
Cook County Sheriff's correctional officer among 3 men shot in River North
An off duty Cook County Sheriff's correctional officer was among three men injured in a shooting during fight in River North early Saturday morning.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's revised tenant protection ordinance advances
A City Council committee on Wednesday backed Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal to increase protections for Chicago renters, after he dropped a key provision opposed by landlords, but the mayor's critics plan to press on with a competing proposal.
El Grito celebration held in Pilsen
Organizers are calling the event the heart of the neighborhood and will feature performances, food vendors and arts and crafts.
Man killed in mass shooting that left 6 others hurt in Humboldt Park ID'd
CPD says six people were standing outside near an alley when two unknown vehicles approached. Multiple armed suspects got out and fired shots at the victims.
Mayor Brandon Johnson announces reelection bid
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed his supporters at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center Sunday afternoon, officially announcing his bid for a second term.
Girl, 15, charged with pushing man from CTA train, killing him ordered held
The 15-year-old girl is facing murder charges after CPD said she pushed a man from a moving CTA Red Line train on Labor Day.
2,977 flags and 500,000 meals: Chicago marks 25 years since 9/11
A flag for every person killed stands at the Oak Brook Polo Grounds through Sunday, and thousands of volunteers will pack meals at Union Station. Ceremonies run across the city and suburbs on Friday.