Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing still changing lives after nearly 50 years
The Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Bensenville looks like a hockey camp, but feels like a family reunion.
Mount Carmel girl, 10, wrestles against the odds, becomes national champion
Mercedes Carrasco is a national champion after two years of competing.
Chicago woman promoting West Side businesses on 'Black Wall Street'
Lavern Herron doesn't just dream of a vibrant Lawndale. She's creating it.
Police speaking with person of interest in string of machete robberies on Northwest Side
Police believe the same person is responsible for at least eight armed robberies involving a machete in Northwest Side neighborhoods.
2 injured, 1 in critical condition, in South Shore shooting
A 27-year-old was shot multiple times.
Massive fire rips through truck maintenance center, parked truck tractors, in Rockdale
An enormous column of black smoke was billowing up from the structure.
"It's awesome to see these kids compete": Gymnasts in Wheeling prepare for Special Olympics Games in Orlando, Florida
Around 100 Illinois athletes are preparing to head to Orlando, Florida to compete in the Special Olympics USA Games.
'I proved them wrong': Fremd High School wheelchair bowler Ellie Brazen defies expectations
"It just means the world to me that I'm lifting up other people."
Thanks to youth advocacy programs, two girls at Julian High School are now thriving at water polo
Many have pointed to the need for more programming that would engage Chicago teenagers.
Police say they've identified a suspect in brutal 2004 murder of Kevin Clewer, but they need more information
It was more than 18 years ago when Kevin Clewer was found stabbed to death in his East Lakeview apartment – and Chicago Police once again are asking for your help in the investigation.
DePaul track and field athletes getting ready for NCAA Regionals
"You have to remain focused and just remember that you're in this race, you're running with nine other people but it doesn't matter because you're running against the clock."
Pinball master Raymond Davidson seeks to defend standing at World Pinball Championship
After a three-year pandemic hiatus, the World Pinball Championship is back this week in Fort Myers, Florida.
Riding along with private security patrolling Bucktown; "There's safety in numbers"
Officials said the officers provide an extra set of eyes and ears for the neighborhood and can help police by reporting information in real time.
University of Chicago men's, women's tennis teams rank No. 1 in their region for first time
For the first time in school history, both teams are ranked number one in their region in Division III.
'Astro Joe' and his telescope bring the wonders of the night sky to city dwellers
Chicago at night is such a beautiful sight that it can be easy to overlook the natural wonders of the night sky.