Celebrating AAPI Month at the Chicago Cultural Center
"We are not mono cultured. So the point of this festival is to highlight as many voices from our community as we can."
iMentor helps high schoolers reach their higher ed goals with guidance
"I was blessed that I had mentors that stepped up in my life to help guide me."
Drivers, students injured in crash involving school bus in Little Village
Police said the driver of the SUV was issued citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving on a revoked license.
Bronzeville porch roof collapse leaves two injured, one critically
Neighbors said the men had been working at that site for weeks before this collapse.
Illinois assault weapons ban case will likely head to Supreme Court, expert says
This comes after a downstate judge tempeorarily halted the state's ban on so-called assault weapons and high capacity magazines.
Federal judge blocks Illinois assault weapons ban
U.S. District Judge Stephen P. McGlynn granted an injunction prohibiting Illinois from enforcing the ban statewide.
One person shot during quarrel at funeral service in Maywood
The victim's condition was not immediately available.
Elmhurst opens Umbrella Project to showcase its community
"To see this canopy of color it's quite amazing."
DuPage County Senior Citizens Council seeks volunteers to feed seniors in need
About 17 percent of the county's residents are over the age of 65 – and that number is growing.
Late singer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte helped shape Chicago's Rev. Michael Pfleger
"He had a major shaping of my life, and my formation of who I am today, because of I had such admiration for him," Pfleger said.
Deerfield residents banding together to stop industrial park
"This is a warehouse facility that will have trucks coming in and out potentially 24/7."
COPA investigating after CPD officer shoots person in Lawndale
After the shooting, some people said the man had a concealed carry permit, something police would not discuss.
Hundreds turn out for funeral of CFD firefighter Jermaine Pelt
"My heart goes out to his family, his young firefighters family. May God be with them."
Rec & Roll program for adults with special needs is fielding more applications than ever
The Western DuPage Special Recreation Association holds the day program for adults with special needs who have aged out of the school system at 22.
Brinks armored trucks robbed in Calumet City, Lansing, Bridgeport within hours
The FBI is investigating if the robberies are connected.