Former CPD officer, now psychologist, helps others process grief
"You start feeling numb, and you internalize by developing anxiety, depression, PTSD or you externalize, and you can drink alcohol, gamble and things like that."
Grandmother, kids who fled Venezuela sleep at crowded Chicago police station
Volunteers who've been caring for migrants said there are nearly 500 people at police districts across the city.
Suburban teens help clean up trash to beautify Chinatown
One morning of work fills at least 100 bags of trash and let's the beauty of a neighborhood shine.
Volunteers helping migrants arriving in Chicago call for city, state help
Volunteer leaders sent a letter this week to all 50 aldermen saying the crisis can't be shouldered by volunteers for much longer.
Soon-to-be high school grads build tiny shops in McHenry
The construction job is a great learning experience for the young people.
Historic bur oak tree cut down at Lincoln Park Zoo
Rainy weather delayed the tree being cut down Monday.
Rogers Park Refugee Free Store gives refugees basic necessities, hope for a new life
"I think I'm paying back for the great life I've had."
Redefining Redlining brings fields of tulips to vacant Washington Park lots
An artist hopes the project makes people think about how inequity can change our landscape.
Chicagoans clean parks, beaches to celebrate Earth Day
On Earth's big day, Chicagoan's focused on the small ways to make the city a better place to live.
Leona's Pizzeria hosts fundraiser for families of 2 fallen Chicago firefighters
A local pizzeria hosted a fundraiser to help support the families of two fallen Chicago firefighters who died while on the job.
Hyde Park's renovated Harper Theater eyes reopening next month
The Harper Theater closed its doors last November when the operator called it quits, but a family business is banking on a sequel.
Wheeling firefighters get specialized training surrounding EVs
"As long as we can get a little extra education to put in our toolbox, so we have it when we need it."
Chicago crime: Man beaten, carjacked at gas station on Northwest Side
Police say the car was recovered in the 2500 block of West North Ave.
Faculty strike at Governors State University continues; classes continue with different instructors
Students say they support their teachers, but they want campus to return to normal.
Wisconsin man charged in 3 separate incidents involving female students at DePaul
Police arrested Frank Redd, 26, around 5:36 p.m. on Thursday, in the 900 block of West Belden Avenue.