Native American art and its incomparable influence on display in Aurora
"I think oftentimes there are holes in students' knowledge of American history and this is really a chance to look at the Native American experience."
CFD investigates blaze in Chicago's Back of the Yards community
"There wasn't a mention of any violations. The place is very clean. I have been in that place two or three times before."
Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange keeps supplies for teachers, artists out of landfills
The exchange stocks everything from books and ink toner to tools and trophies - a supply treasure-trove this group tries to keep out of the trash.
Chicago students prepare farm-to-table Thanksgiving Day meal for senior citizens
"It's gonna taste real, real good. And that's why all the seniors keep coming back. Because it tastes good!"
Limo bus driver gets party to wedding on time even after vehicle fire
Only the driver was aboard at the time, and said he was going to pick up a wedding party when the lights and odometer went crazy.
Jury selection in corruption trial of former Ald. Ed Burke delayed by a week
The judge said one of the attorneys involved in the trial has tested positive for COVID-19, and two others are sick, and likely will test positive.
Two charged after woman is shot, killed at ATM in Worth
The suspects were linked to several recent armed robberies in the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana, police said.
Investigation underway after 4 armed robberies overnight on South, West Sides
The most recent robbery happened in the 1400 block of West Taylor in Little Italy.
Park Ridge students trying to send another experiment into stratosphere in NASA contest
The NASA TechRise Challenge is closing in just one week, and NASA will run the winner's tests aboard a flight.
Chicago residents join calls for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
Saturday's protest was a continuation and escalation of protests around the world since the conflict began with Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7.
Hundreds of Hyundai drivers get security upgrades in Chicago
The upgrades came after hundreds of reports of stolen vehicles around the city between last year and this year.
Volunteers pick up thousands of pounds of trash in East Garfield Park
The organizer of the effort and volunteers collected around 4,000 pounds of trash along an East Garfield Park road during a recent pick-up.
Chicago students get their first trip to college campuses
"It was madness. Everybody could not hold in their energy."
Trick-or-treaters pack Aurora's Halloween event despite cold
It was a good opportunity for trick-or-treaters to hit as many tents and possible in a short timeframe.
Thieves crash cars into 2 more Chicago storefronts overnight
The offenders drove a black Jeep SUV into the front entrance of Boneyard Chicago, a shoe and streetwear store on North Ashland Avenue.