Institutes for Nonviolence Chicago hits streets to curb violence in West Garfield Park
There is a new push by the city to address violence as we head into the summer – but the plan doesn't involve extra police patrols.
Illinois health officials warn of potential cases of severe hepatitis in 3 children
"IDPH is working to learn of other suspected cases in Illinois and is asking healthcare providers in the state to be on the lookout for symptoms and to report any suspected cases of hepatitis in children of unknown origin to local public health authorities," officials said.
Man jumps into action to save another man trapped in a submerged pickup truck in Northwest Indiana
A man's date suit was left drenched in water and ruined when he jumped into a pond in Northwest Indiana recently – but he was more than happy to do it all to save a driver trapped in a submerged car.
CTA bringing in unarmed security guards to curb crime, but will it be enough?
Robberies, stabbings, and shootings are among the violent attacks that have been reported in the CTA system within just the last month.
Whitney Young High School principal Joyce Kenner announces retirement after 27 years
Dr. Joyce Kenner spent nearly three decades walking the halls of a Whitney M. Young Magnet High School s principal, and now she is preparing to step down from the helm.
17 cows and bulls have to be wrangled on roadway on I-80 after livestock truck crashes near Joliet
The driver of the cattle hauler has been charged with driving under the influence.
Boy, 7, hit and critically injured by SUV in Humboldt Park
A 7-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital Thursday evening after being struck by a sport-utility vehicle in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Little girl found abandoned in alley after apparently being dropped off from stolen SUV
The girl – believed to be 3 years old – was reunited with her parents at Lurie Children's Hospital late Wednesday.
Search for answers on the East Garfield Park building where porch collapsed
At least eight people lived in the building, including the owner. She lived on the second floor and is related to Wright and the others were injured. She declined to be interviewed.
Frank James, person of interest in NYC subway mass shooting, has ties to Milwaukee
It was unclear when James was last in Milwaukee, but an online video showed he traveled from Milwaukee and through Illinois on Sunday, March 20.
Canaryville drive-by shooting leaves woman dead, man in critical condition
The frightening events all happened within feet of children and parents who had gathered at Taylor-Lauridsen Park.
Man in custody after police say he snatched girl in South Shore
Someone called police after witnessing the girl with the man and observing that the girl was in distress.
Woman critically injured when façade falls from building at Ashland and Milwaukee
The 25-year-old woman was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County in critical condition.
Dinkel's Bakery on Lincoln Avenue to close after 100 years
Dinkel's Bakery on Lincoln Avenue in West Lakeview will be going out of business at the end of the month.
Prom dreams come true for free as organization gives away dresses in Evanston
Some students soon will have the chance to go on a shopping spree to pick up hundreds of prom dresses for free in Evanston.