A little cold weather puts no damper on festivities as holiday season kicks off in Chicago
Friday's events were just the beginning of the holiday activities this weekend.
Slain River Oaks Center security guard's family asks killers to turn themselves in
"He lived to protect, and he died protecting," said Maime David, who helped raise her nephew, Norman Thomas.
Security guard dies after being shot during robbery at River Oaks Center
The 57-year-old security guard likely never saw who shot him. The men rushed him quickly out of nowhere.
Recovering victims worry Halloween mass shooting on West Side is being forgotten
Police said they found the vehicle used in the Halloween night drive-by mass shooting, yet no one is in custody.
Would-be robber shot dead by customer at South Shore store; clerk also dies
It was not clear who fired shots first. Witnesses said they heard two shots, a pause, then two more shots.
17 shots fired at house after man yells out window at catalytic converter thieves
Adrian Munoz quickly jumped on his bed and out of the line of fire. But those bullets went right into the bedroom wall, landing right in the living room.
Parents want answers after adult son was critically injured in Indiana house explosion
For reasons still unknown, Dale Heintz Jr., 40, had severe burns after a house in Lake Station exploded. Heintz Jr. did not reside in the home.
Long lines, traffic jams on last day of early voting in Chicago area
In Mount Greenwood, people who had the time to stick around found themselves delayed – much longer than expected.
Residents feeling helpless after mass shooting that wounded 14 people on West Side
"I'm hurt, and I'm angry. I'm frustrated the kids have to go through this," said a woman who was shot, "and they're traumatized."
Furious mother demands justice in road-rage shooting that killed 3-year-old son
Mateo Zastro was riding with his family in the West Lawn neighborhood on Friday, Sept. 30 when he was struck and killed by gunfire.
Homewood-Flossmoor High School, police investigating report of sexual assault at school
The victim's mother was beyond upset Monday night, because she could not understand how this could happen inside the school.
South suburban youth football league wins appeal after losing ranking due to records error
The Midwest Hawks Youth Football organization of Country Club Hills can now play in the playoffs. But there is a catch.
Family crushed after stray bullet kills 7-year-old Akeem Briscoe in Humboldt Park home
The family said the 7-year-old's father passed away earlier this month - they just laid him to rest days ago.
Child shot in Chicago: Stray bullet kills 7-year-old boy in Humboldt Park
The boy was in the bathroom when a bullet came through the window and struck him.
Englewood residents concerned about food desert threat with Whole Foods leaving
The Whole Foods at 832 W. 63rd St. in the Englewood Square complex is set to close Sunday, Nov. 13.