Anti-Cruelty honors beloved volunteer and crocheter Betty
The shelter is honoring the beloved volunteer following the announcement of her passing this week.
Crete triple homicide victims ID'd, Indiana woman charged
An Indiana woman is charged with first degree murder for a triple homicide in unincorporated Crete, Ill., the Will County sheriff said. The victims were all members of the same family.
1 in custody for triple homicide in Crete Township
Three members of the same family were killed in a triple homicide in Crete Township early Monday morning. A person of interest is in custody.
Group working to preserve Second Presbyterian Church marks 20th anniversary
For some, it's a hidden gem in the South Loop. For 20 years, an organization has been working to preserve the Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago.
Illini fans hopeful for magical NCAA Tournament after 105-70 win over Penn
Fighting Illini fans are counting down to the tipoff of the team's Thursday night matchup against Penn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Local veterans find camaraderie, comfort through art
They're using everything from scrap metal to paint to make critical connections.
Trinity Irish Dancers touring across Chicago for St. Patrick's Day
Teams of Trinity dancers are performing all over Chicago, taking center stage at schools, churches, and pubs.
Operation BBQ Relief serving up hope as Aroma Park residents recover from EF-3 tornado
Operation BBQ Relief has been out helping those impacted by last week's EF-3 tornado.
Twins behind Broken Tart Bakery celebrate 4 years in Oak Park
Two sisters in Oak Park have put their talents together to make something pretty sweet: Broken Tart Bakery, now celebrating its fourth year on Chicago Avenue.
Man killed in Aroma Park tornado identified after EF-3 storm hits Kankakee County
The man killed in Aroma Park after an EF-3 tornado touched down in Kankakee County on Tuesday has been identified.
Kankakee County couple already planning to rebuild after devastating tornado
Two days after a devastating tornado ravaged their home and hundreds of other buildings in Kankakee County, an Aroma Park couple is already planning to rebuild, and not losing their sense of humor during a difficult time.
Aroma Park family hid in bathtub as tornado destroyed home of 35 years
A family in Aroma Park may have lost their home in the Illinois tornado that tore through Tuesday night, but they have their lives and for that, they are grateful.
Owner of Pope Leo's childhood church, school, pushing to preserve buildings
St. Mary of the Assumption in Riverdale hasn't hosted a mass since 2011.
Chicago gas prices jump 34 cents per gallon in the past week amid Iran war
There's no relief in sight for drivers at the pump as the war in Iran is directly driving up the cost of gas. Analysts expect more of the same unless something changes soon.
Rev. Jackson's funeral speakers to include Clinton, Obama, Biden
Final preparations were underway on Thursday for the public celebration of life for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope on the Far South Side.