9-year-old boy hit and killed by car outside school on West Side
Anakin Cesar Perez's death comes with a call for change from the community, as neighbors point to one constant — reckless drivers around the school.
Interfaith service held in support of immigrant community at Elgin church
An interfaith service was held on Wednesday night at the First Presbyterian Church in Elgin, where immigration advocates and lawmakers showed their support for the immigrant community.
Balloon release held for mother, 2 children pulled from Lake Michigan
Loved ones gathered to remember 1-year-old Jream Washington, her brother, 6-year-old Wyatt Patton, and their mother, 31-year-old Drake Patton, who were all pronounced dead after being pulled from Lake Michigan last Saturday.
Wife of state trooper injured in 2021 crash outraged after same driver charged with DUI
Angel Casillas, the same man who crashed into ISP Trooper Brian Frank's squad car in 2021, was booked at the Riverdale Police Department in August for a DUI.
Pritzker calls Trump's possible immigration crackdown in Chicago "un-American"
The upcoming ICE activity could begin as soon as next week in Chicago, according to internal documents obtained by the New York Times.
Chicago school board approves CPS' proposed budget plan ahead of deadline
The final vote was 12 in favor, seven opposed, and one abstaining in the vote on the district's plan for closing a $734 million budget shortfall.
CPS, Chicago Teachers Union remain at odds with budget deadline looming
With the school district at odds with the Chicago Teachers Union and its allies on which budget plan to pass, there has been no shortage of last-minute lobbying and jockeying.
Gun violence survivors speak out on Trump's National Guard plan
Community groups with personal experience with gun violence are falling on both sides of the debate on calling the National Guard to Chicago.
Chicago area man remains in ICE custody after wife says they took wrong turn
Sergio Ramirez has been in ICE custody in a Michigan jail since late May. He is originally from Mexico, but has lived in the Chicago area for about the past 20 years.
Chicago Board of Education holds public hearings on 2025-26 budget plan
Community members got a chance on Tuesday to tell the Chicago Board of Education what they think about the proposed budget for Chicago Public Schools.
Lox & Loaded gun club aims for self-defense for Jewish community
The gun club is aimed at giving Jews and allies the tools to defend themselves with antisemitism at historic levels in the U.S.
Naperville teachers rally at school board meeting as strike looms
Students in Naperville went back to school last week, but teachers in Naperville Community Unit School District 203 are threatening to strike if they do not get a new contract.
Chicagoans protest over President Trump deploying National Guard in D.C.
National Guard troops have hit the streets in Washington, D.C., and are now patrolling at President Trump's direction.
CPD officers won't be charged with a crime in Dexter Reed shooting death
Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke announced Wednesday that the Chicago police officers who killed Dexter Reed last year during shootout in Humboldt Park will not face any criminal charges.
Chicago area health officials urge measles shots for kids
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.