Chicago Mexican Independence Day celebrations subdued amid ICE fears
Organizers of an El Grito event at a Pilsen neighborhood church on Monday said they changed locations at least three times for safety.
Mexican Independence Day Parade held despite ICE worries
Organizers of the parade said keeping it going shows the community's commitment to heritage and cultural resilience.
Chicago volunteers pack 500,000 meals for day of service on 9/11
A total of 1,800 volunteers turned out at Union Station beginning at 9 a.m. for the event.
Car fleeing Mag Mile burlary hits, kills innocent driver
Police confirmed that one of the fleeing vehicles hit a Honda CR-V at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Ohio Street, killing the innocent bystander.
3 shot during balloon release in Dolton, Illinois
A spokesperson for Dolton said a person hiding in the bushes stepped out and shot three people moments before a balloon release was about to take place.
Senior Helpers provide services to help keep seniors safe and independent
Senior Helpers assisted 85-year-old Grace Hensley in making safety adjustments around her home after her fall.
Chicago Commission on Human Relations holds hearing on crisis of antisemitism
Mayor Brandon Johnson called for the hearing specifically focused on antisemitism amid a troubling trend in Chicago.
Chicago daycare was plagued by nasty leak, and it turned out city didn't know
Chicago's Department of Buildings commissioner said her inspectors did not know the daycare was in such a condition because no one ever told the city about the problems.
Parents of Illinois boy with autism worry U.S. DOE cuts will impact investigation
The Reeds are concerned that with the Chicago office of a unit within the U.S. Department of Education having closed, an incident involving their special-needs son will not get the attention it needs.
Graduation at Restorative Justice Community Court in Sauk Village
There was cheering and applause at a graduation in Chicago's south suburbs Monday as a group of young men walked out of a unique program — not with a diploma, but with a clean criminal record.
Johnson, Pritzker call Trump's threat to send National Guard to Chicago illegal
"There are many things the federal government could do to help us reduce crime and violence in Chicago, but sending in the military is not one of them," Johnson said in a statement.
Residents being forced to move as Chicago senior living community is closing
With the community closing, the residents are worried they'll be torn about for good.
Rock climber undergoes brain surgery by doctor who's a rock climber too
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
Hundreds of homes in northwest Indiana flooded during heavy storms
Homeowners in northwest Indiana were cleaning up Tuesday, after heavy storms on Monday caused water to overflow from the sewer system into their basements.
Savannah Bananas sell out back-to-back Chicago games at Rate Field
The Savannah Bananas are in Chicago for the first time ever to play their signature Banana Ball against the Firefighters at Rate Field Friday.