Harvey City Council held first meeting since 69 city employees were furloughed
City officials and furloughed workers were in attendance during the first meeting since the financial cuts were made, leaving 69 people without work.
Midway Delivery Program rallies community to feed families in need
If the federal government shutdown doesn't end soon, it could put the food stamp benefits of millions. Some Chicago area businesses are working to help keep food on the table for people who might need it.
Software developer hopes MyPal app can help schools and kids tackle bullying
October is Bullying Prevention Month, and an app designer from the Chicago area is hoping to help both schools and kids.
West Side foundation is helping people experiencing homelessness reshape their reality
A Safe Haven Foundation provides a program that includes a place to sleep, hot meals, and job search help to those experiencing homelessness in the city.
Chicago police officers honored during Valor Awards for their bravery
Chicago Police Officer Andrew Paulauskas reflected on receiving the honor after getting shot during a drug investigation back in May.
At least 29 business burglaries reported across Chicago since September, CPD warns
Chicago police released a community alert of 10 burglaires earlier this month. Since then, 19 others have been reported.
2 United Airlines planes clip wings at O'Hare International Airport
Crews are responding on the tarmac at O'Hare Airport in Chicago after two United planes reportedly clipped wings.
Harvey City Council moving to declare suburb "financially distressed"
South suburban Harvey is preparing to shut down parts of city government as a result of mounting financial problems.
Air traffic controllers at O'Hare continue to work despite government shutdown
Drew MacQueen, vice president of the Great Lakes Regional National Air Traffic Controllers Association, said what's hitting the more than 16,000 members nationwide is they're considered essential workers but aren't getting treated as such.
Video: Feds chase, crash into vehicle, sparking standoff on Southeast Side
Federal agents fired tear gas at a crowd during a tense standoff in East Side, Chicago following a car crash Tuesday.
Broadview police enforce new protest curfew ahead of possible National Guard movement
A small group of protestors gathered outside the ICE processing facility, with their chants energized following a federal judge's extension of a nationwide consent decree.
Staff shortages impact airports nationwide, including Chicago's O'Hare
Since the shutdown, many across the country have failed to show up to work, including at Chicago's O'Hare.
Officials set up designated protest zone outside ICE facility in Broadview
Officials have put new safety measures in place outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, establishing a designated protest zone, and setting up a restricted area between protesters and ICE.
Church leaders say they weren't contacted before ICE operation outside South Side shelter
Bright Star Church, which runs the former migrant shelter, now a 260-bed homeless shelter, said Homeland Security never contacted them to see if who they were looking for was registered.
Second woman punched by same guy believed to be behind another attack
A second woman said she was punched by a man who is believed to be connected to another random attack in downtown Chicago this month.