Lakeview students who held mock conclave to travel to Rome to see Pope Leo XIV
A group of Chicago grade schoolers who made headlines for their mock conclave in May is about to take the trip of a lifetime to see Pope Leo XIV in Rome.
Community activist Jahmal Cole launches project of living in Chicago's 77 communities
CEO of "My Block, My Hood, My City," Jahmal Cole, said he is on a mission to find the positives in each of the city's 77 communities.
New plaque dedicated to Pope Leo XIV on display at Near South Side hospital
Staff members at Insight Hospital and Medical Center joined in the commemoration of Pope Leo XIV with the unveiling of a new plaque in his honor.
Annual LemonAid fundraiser in River Forest commemorates Sept. 11 attacks
For more than two decades, one block in Chicago's western suburbs has been dedicated to giving back. Every Sept. 11, LemonAid in River Forest hosts a charity fundraiser to help their community.
Anthony Rizzo's Cubs jerseys in high demand after retirement announcement
Sports World Chicago said the demand for Rizzo jerseys has ramped up following his retirement announcement on Wednesday.
Bears become water cooler topic as they signal move to Arlington Heights
The Chicago Bears are the talk of the water cooler these days following their Monday Night Football loss and potential move to a new stadium in Arlington Heights.
National Puerto Rican museum in Humboldt Park unveils new outdoor space
The CEO of the museum hopes the full outdoor space and mosaic wall will invite people to gather, learn, and celebrate Puerto Rican culture.
CPD officer shoots and kills burglary suspect in Austin; 1 suspect arrested, 1 flees
A Chicago police officer shot and killed a burglary suspect early Saturday in the Austin neighborhood, police said. A second suspect was arrested, and a third got away.
Chicago honors Bob Newhart with honorary street name in Edgewater
It's been more than a year since Chicago lost comedy legend Bob Newhart. On Friday, Chicago paid special tribute to Newhart with an honorary street designation along Sheridan Road in the Edgewater neighborhood.
IL Lottery holds ticket giveaway in Hyde Park for $1.3B Powerball jackpot
If you're feeling extra lucky, you can head to Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood for the chance to grab as many Powerball tickets as you can for the $1.3 billion jackpot.
Northwestern professor Nina Kraus found after going missing in Evanston
Late Tuesday afternoon, an ambulance came and took Kraus away on a stretcher. Her family said she was alive and was going to the hospital.
Johnson signs executive order against possible deployment of federal agents to Chicago
The signing of the "Protecting Chicago Initiative" comes amid growing concerns of federal agents arriving in the city as soon as Friday.
2 women stole items, threatened another woman at West Side gym, police say
Chicago police said the two women entered the gym and took items from the back of the facility on Friday morning.
Chance the Rapper gives $100,000 grants to 5 Chicago schools
Five Chicago schools had reason to celebrate Thursday, all thanks to grant money and a Grammy Award-winning artist.
Black Men United renovates Maywood building for affordable housing
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cut the ribbon Wednesday at a party celebrating upgrades to apartments in the west Chicago suburb of Maywood that are putting smiles on the faces of the residents.