Teen, falsely accused of stealing bike, takes stand in trial of CPD officer pinning him down
"I didn't know what this man would do to me. I thought I might even lose my life."
Civic Committee announces ambitious plan to cut down on murders in Chicago
In five years, they hope to bring the annual number of murders in Chicago below 400. Chicago hasn't been under that number since 1965.
Chicago senior's monthly SNAP benefits fall to $23
On top of reductions stemming from the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest debt ceiling deal has other proposed changes for SNAP beneficiaries.
Victim of brazen armed robbery crew recounts early-morning horror
Chicago Police said the suspects have been targeting working Chicagoans as they leave for, or arrive at, their jobs.
3,000 youth singers "Paint the Town Red" at Millennium Park concert
"You have to be the light. You have to be the light for yourself, and the choir is not just a choir, but we're movement, and were moving people through music," said Disney II Magnet School junior Isis Clark.
Retired police officer shot while attempting to stop car theft in Austin
A neighbor called the retired officer a hero for trying to stop the would-be thief.
Northwestern student shot at Willye B. White Park in Rogers Park
The student, a 19-year-old woman, was walking with a friend when they heard gunshots. Once she realized she was wounded, her friend took her to St Francis Hospital where she required surgery.
Woodlawn Save A Lot store suddenly closes leaving residents puzzled
"For you to punish the community for this, I'm hoping that through the conversations we're supposed to have in the next couple days that you don't turn out to be a monster."
Chicago man catches suspected burglar in his home, as wife and child were inside
"I'm really happy that I spent last night at my home, in bed, and everybody was safe. The bad guy got arrested."
Lincoln Park organization gives makeovers to women going from homeless to housed
One woman spent months in a shelter at Lincoln Park Community Services, LPCS, after she lost her West Side home.
Owner of illegal tow lot in South Deering appears to have been shut down before
One driver told us Thursday that their car was towed in December – and then there was radio silence.
One new Chicago alderman gives behind-the-scenes look at inauguration day
It's the most diverse class in the Chicago City Council's history, coming with a renewed focus on their wards' priorities.
USPS plans to tighten security on blue mailboxes with so many robberies, thefts
Many times, stolen mail comes out of a mail collection box because someone has access to the arrow key that gets them inside.
South Deering lot holding illegally towed cars, including 6 stolen vehicles
If you suspect one of those cars is yours, CPD wants to hear from you.
Three high-rises where major fires broke out were cited for fire pump problems
Such problems make it harder for firefighters to access water on higher floors.