Little Village Community Council held 13th annual Christmas Toy Drive
Each year, the toy drive expands, but this year, the demand grew as many families found themselves limited with finances due to ongoing ICE activities in the community.
Family of 62-year-old man beaten by teens on CTA bus speaks out
A boy and a girl, both 15, were charged with multiple felony counts of aggravated battery in the attack that left Larry Gilkey, 62, in a medically induced coma.
Fire destroys home in West Chatham; no injuries after firefighter mayday call
A South Side home was destroyed after a fire Friday night in the West Chatham neighborhood. The flames and smoke could be seen for miles as firefighters called for all hands on deck.
Suspects in custody after armed home invasions in Homer Glen and Lemont
Investigators believe the same crew is behind a pair of armed home invasions in recent days targeting women pulling into their driveways before forcing their way into their homes in Chicago's southwest suburbs.
Border Patrol officer indicted for sexually assaulting, robbing 4 women
A Chicago Border Patrol agent is facing federal charges for allegedly sexually assaulting four women at Chicago area hotels while on the job in 2022.
Push for more protective vests after Morgan Park shooting of officer
The vests police officers wear are good for about five years, if not damaged, before they're recommended to get a new one.
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Former Robbins Police Chief Carl Scott speaks about beating man
Former Robbins Police Chief Carl Scott, who pleaded guilty earlier this year to beating a man in an interview room, apologized on Friday and took accountability for what happened.
Brighton Park neighbors upset with traffic impact from Archer Avenue bike lanes
Residents in Brighton Park said their side streets and alleys are overflowing with traffic, as drivers look to get around backups on Archer Avenue after the Chicago Department of Transportation installed new bike lanes.
7 men charged following drug bust near Cook Co. Sheriff's Office downtown substation
The suspects were arrested and charged following an undercover drug bust near the South Loop corridor.
Officer fires shot in incident involving alleged police impersonator in Aurora
An Aurora, Illinois, police officer fired a gun, but did not strike anyone, during a fracas Tuesday that involved another person pretending to be an officer.
Evanston/Skokie District 65 board vote to close schools ends in deadlock
Evanston/Skokie District 65 is facing true financial problems, and board members know they must close at least one or more school in order to get a handle on its finances.
Thieves point guns at Chicago firefighters while trying to steal car in Avondale
Three Chicago firefighters were held up at gunpoint Thursday morning in front of their fire station on the Northwest Side in an apparent attempt to steal one of their cars in the Avondale neighborhood.
Man robbed, stabbed on CTA Red Line train on South Side
A man was robbed and stabbed on a CTA Red Line train on Thanksgiving Thursday.
Residents say they're living in "deplorable conditions" at West Side CHA complex
Residents of Harrison Courts Apartments are looking for their units to get fixed from what they say are ongoing problems.
Thieves target van delivering cash to ATM at South Side gas station
The van was full of cash, and the workers were at the gas station to fill an ATM inside, according to Chicago police.