Project OneTen pairs Black and brown high school freshmen with mentors
Freshman year of high school is not easy. The nonprofit understands it can be especially tough for young Black and brown students.
Firefighters from across Illinois train in Glenview for battling high-rise fires
The training comes one week after a Chicago firefighter collapsed and died in the stairwell of a Gold Coast high rise.
Woman dead, firefighter injured after fire in Hammond, Indiana
The victim's family identified her as 72-year-old Jacqueline McEntire.
Fire destroys Austin church one day before Easter
The church also served as a daycare and offered after-school programs.
Englewood church rebuilds after fire destroyed its building last year
"We'll be raising funds until we cut the ribbon. It's like a blank canvas that gives us an opportunity to build something incredible."
Fisherman shot while walking to his car in Albany Park
The victim told police several men he did not know came up to him and started shooting.
Roof collapse kills one man, injures dozens of others in Belvidere
"I was able to look out the door from the inside, and I could see the tornado coming directly at us."
A reimagined DuSable Lake Shore Drive show addition to Oak St. Beach
"More public space is a great way to engage our community and say we are prioritizing people over cars."
Meet Darren Watkins, the Metra conductor who offers a fist bump to brighten your day
No matter the day of the week, Watkins wishes you a happy one too.
Chicago Troublemakers see no limitations while bowling blind
"Gives you something else to do rather than sit around the house."
Suspect charged in crime spree that killed Tracey Showers
In bond court, prosecutors detailed a crime spree on the 28th.
At Northbrook camp, children with cancer can be 'just a regular kid'
Counselors who wee once campers themselves will guide kids through a weekend of fun and games.
Repairs continue under viaduct near Guaranteed Rate Field
"Yeah, it's really disconcerting to walk through as a pedestrian."
A family tradition at Beverly's County Fair celebrates St. Patrick's Day
"My grandma did it. My mom did it. now, It's my turn. Typically we do, we like to say ten tons, which is 20,000 pounds of corned beef in about a six-day period."
Chicago firefighter's wife, 3 kids critically injured in Montclare house fire
A Chicago Fire Department spokesman said the firefighter who lives on the home performed CPR on his wife before she was taken to the hospital.