Man found dead, partially dismembered, after house fire in North Lawndale
An autopsy determined the victim had been shot in the neck and chest, and his death was ruled a homicide.
South Side dance team asking for support to attend competition in Atlanta
They had to use its competition funds to find a temporary studio, which put their upcoming trip in jeopardy.
Woman takes on mission to ensure historic buildings are honored in West Loop
Connie Fairbanks noticed that buildings that earned historic designations often have not gotten the visibility they deserve.
3 University of Chicago students robbed at gunpoint on campus
The students were walking near 58th and Dorchester around 5:15 a.m. when four to five people got out of an SUV and robbed them.
CTA worker celebrates her retirement with help from Lincoln Park community
Janet Martin has been with the agency for 32 years, 25 of which as a customer service representative at the Armitage Brown Line Station.
Chicago talent showcased in "Godzilla vs. Chicago" comic book, art show
"Godzilla vs. Chicago" is the first entry into the "Godzilla vs. America" series.
Ice climbing is a passion for a group of friends at Starved Rock State Park
At Wildcat Canyon at Starved Rock State Park, frozen waterfalls are just right — in the right kind of weather — for ice climbing.
South Side Chicago standby Lem's Bar-B-Q wins James Beard Award
The James Beard Foundation announced Lem's Bar-B-Q as one of six recipients of the America's Classics Award.
Volunteers join search for missing dog who escaped South Loop doggy daycare
Flyers with pictures of Minnie have been posted all over downtown Chicago.
Fire destroys apartment building in southwest suburban Justice
One tenant said they've had a lot of electrical problems in the building, but firefighters said the cause of the fire is still under investigation
Groundbreaking photographer Howard Simmons' work on display at Oak Park Public Library
A selection of his favorite images, curated from tens of thousands of negatives, are on display as part of series celebrating Black History Month.
REAL ID deadline is coming up in May in Illinois and nationwide
The deadline for obtaining REAL ID is coming up on May 7, and right now, only about 30% of people have one.
Students celebrate Black heroes and their achievements at Chicago Heights school
At Barack Obama School of Leadership in STEM in Chicago Heights, students dress the part to celebrate Black heroes in science, the arts, and media — both past and present.
Repairs continue after Skokie main break; boil order stays through Sunday evening
Crews determined a fitting cap on a major transmission main failed, causing the break. Crews were working to replace it on Saturday.
Water main break in Skokie leaves basements flooded, dangerous conditions
The huge mess has also left some homes with flooded basements and potentially dangerous conditions for people who live nearby.