Mother speaks out after son's murder in south suburban Harvey
The family of the man killed in a double homicide last week in south suburban Harvey said he was in the wrong place at the wrong time, helping a neighbor with a violent ex.
Merrionette Park police host annual National Night Out
Bringing neighbors, police, and firefighters together, that's the mission behind National Night Out, an annual event to promote community partnerships and public safety.
Recovery efforts continue in Hazel Crest one week after tornado touched down
A week after seven tornadoes roared through the Chicago suburbs, the lengthy process of cleaning up and rebuilding remained underway on Monday.
Noisy motorcycle caravans create chaos and raise safety concerns downtown
A caravan of hundreds of motorcycles created a loud, chaotic, and potentially dangerous situation on the Dan Ryan Expressway and in the South Loop and downtown Chicago late Thursday night.
Loved ones mourn mother of 5 killed in hit-and-run on I-57
A mother of five was remembered Thursday night, after she was hit and killed along Interstate 57 in a hit-and-run crash on the South Side of Chicago this week.
"Operation Eau de Fraud" takes down $250,000 luxury fragrance scam
A Chicago man has been charged with ripping off nearly a quarter of a million dollars' worth of designer perfumes as part of an elaborate scheme that investigators said went on for months.
South Loop restaurant trying to keep the peace amid neighbors' noise complaints
Residents in Chicago's South Loop say a new business is too noisy and too many of their customers are hanging out after leaving the restaurant and bar. The owner of Reserv said he's trying to keep the peace and keep his business open.
Mother upset after son with autism unknowingly wanders from CPS summer school camp
On July 8, Josiah managed to leave the school building and wander from Cermak nearly half a mile down State Street.
Teen sucker-punched, robbed of cell phone charger in Block 37 mall near Red Line stop
A Chicago teen said she was punched in the face and robbed of her phone charger while heading to a CTA Red Line stop downtown earlier this week.
Chicago air quality worst in the world as Canadian wildfire smoke chokes skies
Chicago air quality is now hazardous as Canadian wildfire smoke has settled in an acrid haze over the area Thursday morning.
Failed health inspections forces several restaurants across city to close
Several well-known restaurants across Chicago have recently had their licenses suspended after failing health inspections.
Cars in Hyde Park could be towed if not moved for street cleaning: Alderman
Ald. Desmon Yancy (5th) said that permanent street sweeping signs have been installed, and now in Hyde Park, he's requested the city go a step further.
Taste of Chicago, Windy City Smokeout among festivals happening this weekend
It's summer and that means there's plenty to do, especially if you want to get outside this weekend.
South Side house music beach crawl boosts businesses, community
A South Side beach crawl set to the sounds of Chicago's very own house music was a boon for small businesses and a spirit booster for the community Wednesday evening.
CPD release photos of suspect in fatal shooting of CTA switch worker in Roseland
Chicago police said the victim, a 57-year-old man identified by family as Kevin Barlow, was shot in the chest outside the CTA 98th Street rail maintenance facility on June 29.