Extra-alarm fire breaks out in Lakeview apartment house
Smoke was billowing from the house at 1539 W. Roscoe St., a short distance east of Ashland Avenue.
Without tax increase, Pennoyer School faces layoffs and elimination of sports
"We also have a lot of seniors that I'm sure are on fixed incomes, families that don't have children anymore. So, our connections are with our families, but it hasn't seemed to be enough to get that 'yes' vote."
Police say man who shot two dogs in Lakeview was in fear for his life
The man is a valid Concealed Carry License and Firearm Owners Identification Card holder, police said. A SWAT team was called to the scene after the incident.
Dixmoor hands out bottled water to concerned residents
Dixmoor's underground pipes are more than a century old often putting residents under "boil orders" whenever a pipe bursts.
Evanston aims to maintain health of its more than 30,000 trees
The city is updating its tree inventory, so it can keep tabs on the health of the urban forest.
St. John, Indiana police officer charged in shooting involving Hammond officer
Police said the St. John officer fired several shots at a car driven by an off-duty Hammond officer.
Granddaughter says she called for wellbeing check on woman later found in freezer
"Some people, she was saying she was in a nursing home in Wisconsin. To other people, she had already passed away, and to me, she was still talking about her, like she was still alive."
Fire destroys Georgis Catering on Southwest Side near Midway Airport
"It was a thriving company. A lot of people worked there, too," neighbor Justin Gilliam said.
Norge Ski Club postpones annual ski jump tournament until February, due to lack of snow
The tournament was supposed to be held this weekend, but is being pushed back to Feb. 11 and 12.
Security concerns at busy Midway Airport parking lot after 25 cars damaged
For one customer, parking at Midway's economy lot seemed like a convenient choice, but ended up causing major headaches.
Highland Park discuss steps to create permanent July 4 mass shooting memorial
As the nation mourns the latest mass shooting in California, Highland Park moves forward with plans for a permanent memorial.
Chicago alderman gets feedback from residents on rising crime
"I want the police superintendent, and I want the mayor to pay attention to us up here. And I want some more resources. And I want this neighborhood to get back under control again."
Hyde Park residents sue apartment complex after power outage
"It was dark. My phone was dead and I didn't know what to do. I was scared."
Chicago's Restaurant Week returns starting Friday
It's 17 days of restaurants showcasing their best food and drinks at fixed prices for lunch and dinner.
Chicago cyclists file lawsuit against city, ComEd over illegal parking in bike lanes
"When I'm biking in Chicago, there isn't a single day where I'm biking, and I don't feel like I could be killed."