Chicago's air quality 'very unhealthy' and ranked worst in world
Smoke pouring down from Canadian wildfires has created air quality so bad that Chicago's was deemed the worst on Earth Tuesday.
Body recovered from Lake Michigan during search for 19-year-old woman last seen near Foster Avenue Beach
The woman was identified as Amy Kelts, 20, of Edgewater.
4 fans hit by car before White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field, car later crashes
The driver was taken into custody and hospitalized after the car crashed into a median wall on the Dan Ryan Expressway soon afterward. Charges are pending.
Meeting to discuss plan to house asylum seekers in Gage Park Tuesday
The housing site is inside the Gage Park Field House on West 55th Street.
Chicago Stand Down gets homeless veterans needed resources
"It's a really great time to show up. To really show up for the community."
Kane Co. organization needs help to advocate for kids facing abuse, neglect
In 2022, there was a new record of more than 600 kids served in more than 350 cases.
Family says Chicago woman Kandace Schipper, traveling in Japan, found after going missing
Schipper's family said the U.S. Embassy in Japan has been checking local hospitals and jails, with no luck. The last bank transaction Schipper made was at a burger restaurant in the Shinjuku City ward of Tokyo.
Recent high school graduates killed in Hoffman Estates crash three weeks after graduation
Police say Deni Rubio, 32, of Elgin, is now facing five felony charges in relation to the crash.
Four shot during funeral procession in Oak Park
Police say the incident is believed to be targeted amongst members of the procession without any impact to bystanders.
Cancer drug shortage causes major concerns for Chicago area patients
The shortage stems from manufacturing problems, unexpected demand spikes and tight ingredient supplies.
The 'Alive Center' peer-to-peer program expanding to area YMCAs
"I love that it is having an impact on high school kids and junior high kids, privileged kids, at-risk kids, everybody."
Aurora candy maker Jana Farmer enjoys the sweet taste of success
"I am grateful that Ms. Jana gave me that opportunity to pass on the knowledge and mentorship to me which I will be passing onto some generation down the line."
Chicagoans try to weather the moderate drought to keep things green
"In pots, we usually water small things every two to three days. Larger trees in the heat of the summertime, we will have to water every day."
Hadiya Pendleton's family still pushing for end to gun violence 10 years later
Her murder rocked the nation and sparked a movement.
$5 million bond set for teens charged in shooting death of Waukegan school counselor
The suspects are two boys, one 16 and the other 17 years of age, and were charged as adults.