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.
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.