Stateville prison inmates receive diplomas from Northwestern University
"This moment is the culmination of literally 30 years of people pouring into me."
Families of fallen CFD firefighters get the help they need
"It shouldn't happen. We have to get better as a department."
World War II vet shares stories of bravery with suburban Chicago high school students
"I really hope and pray that we never have another war like that one."
Chicago grads get a second chance at North Lawndale Restorative Justice Community Court
"I just want to thank everybody for not only giving me a second chance but not treating me like a criminal."
CPS teams up with Cradles to Crayons to help kids in need
"I come from an immigrant family. So I understand some of the struggles, and this is my way of giving back."
Elmhurst veterans share stories, breakfast with local students
While 77 years separated a veteran from a student, inside the Roosevelt at Salt Creek Retirement Community in Elmhurst, barriers broke down over breakfast.
3 men found shot to death in Brighton Park, police say
Arriving officers located a red Dodge SUV with two men, between 20 and 30 years of age, inside unresponsive.
Mount Prospect man has painted 100 mini-libraries and counting for his community
Joey Carbone's nonprofit put mini-libraries all over the map in Mount Prospect and neighboring communities – free of charge.
Hammond, Indiana gas stations closing overnight to curb crime
"I'm pretty against it. Just because I have gas stations in this area."
Chicago clothing store hit for second time in crash-and-grab burglary
Thieves used a white Jeep to plow through the front of the Urban Jungle clothing store near Paulina and Milwaukee.
Woman, 16-year-old boy found shot to death inside Matteson apartment
A neighbor who wanted to remain anonymous said he heard the gunfire, and believes he saw the shooter.
Chicagoans enjoy record-tying heat in late October
Halloween may have been a week away, but 83 degrees In Chicago felt more like the Fourth of July.
President Joe Biden shares phone call with Evanston mother, daughter released by Hamas
Israeli officials say Hamas kidnapped them a few hundred yards from Gaza.
Photographer captures views of nature at Starved Rock State Park
Variety at the hidden gem is the constant that will always bring a photographer back.
Advocate United Church of Christ destroyed in fire
The flames caused the Advocate United Church of Christ steeple to collapse.