Family of man shot to death at South Side gas station speak out
The family of Naseem Stevens, 26, is left with questions after he was fatally shot in the Grand Crossing neighborhood on Sept. 25.
14-year-old boy critically wounded in West Rogers Park shooting
A 14-year-old boy was critically wounded in a shooting on Friday afternoon in the West Rogers Park neighborhood on the North Side of Chicago.
Chicago nonprofit offering free new and gently used school uniforms
School uniforms are supposed to be more cost-effective for families and allow for equality and simpler routines for kids. But not every family can afford multiple uniforms, since kids wear them every school day. One program in Chicago is working to change that.
11 current, former Ford Heights officials, employees charged for misusing funds
The Illinois Attorney General charged 11 former and current Ford Heights elected officials and municipal employees with misusing funds for personal gain.
Hazel Crest trustees no-shows at meeting they sought to replace village manager
A special board meeting to replace the village manager in south suburban Hazel Crest came to an end before it could even begin on Thursday.
Hazel Crest trustees seek to fire village manager over handling of July storms
Fallout from this summer's damaging storms in south suburban Hazel Crest has turned into a political storm, and village leaders are at major odds.
Evanston-Skokie School District 65 closing 2 more schools to net $20 million amid budget woes
The interim superintendent says if the district does nothing, it won't be able to pay teachers and staff down the line.
Search on for armed robbers targeting women on North Side
Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Roseland Ceasefire marking 20 years of fighting violence, supporting victims
A big gala on Friday night will honor a local non-profit that has served the community for two decades. Roseland Ceasefire has had some highs and lows but has maintained constant community impact.
Cook County Crime Stoppers running out of money, could shut down at end of 2026
Cook County Crime Stoppers, a non-profit organization that offers monetary rewards to help police solve violent crimes, said they are running out of money and might be forced to close at the end of the year.
Lincoln Elementary parents demand answers as school remains closed after Aug. 11 storms
The school's superintendent said they're still recovering from the August storm that hit Northwest Indiana and left residents without power for days.
Alders announce renegotiated transfer deal for Chicago's parking meters
Three Chicago City Council members announced they have negotiated a revised parking meter deal with New York-based Stonepeak Partners to the benefit of the city.
Burglars smash open gaming machines at The Chill House bar in Frankfort
The owners of a bar in southwest suburban Frankfort say they were hit by burglars again, and they left behind a huge mess.
West Garfield Park residents fed up with problems caused by homeless encampment
Residents say they're fighting back to clean up the area, but despite calls to the police, the people and problems return.
Homewood-Flossmoor accuses Lincoln-Way East of second racist incident over weekend
The incidents happened at a varsity football game on Friday and during a cross-country meet on Saturday.