CHA teens get special gifts before heading to college
A group of 200 teens bound for 70 colleges across the country got a special send-off from the Chicago Housing Authority Tuesday.
Alderman, neighbors stop trespassers from stripping abandoned building in Chatham
Neighbors in Chatham caught people inside the former restaurant, tearing it apart, apparently wanting to sell the metal.
Child among 6 hurt, suspect killed in mass shooting at house party in Harvey
A spokesperson for Harvey said shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to the 14400 block of Des Plaines Street for a shooting at a house party.
Taste of Bud Billiken brings food, school supply giveaways ahead of parade
Discover hosted the second annual Taste of Bud Billiken at the Shine Bright Community Center, near 85th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue.
Bulls player Ayo Dosunmu inspiring Chicago kids at annual Block Party
Hundreds of Chicago kids got an incredible opportunity on Wednesday to play basketball with Chicago Bulls star Ayo Dosunmu, who shared his love of the game.
Attorneys demand action after Florida man hit by police during traffic stop
Attorneys for a Florida man who was hit in the face and arrested during a traffic stop in Jacksonville in February said they have new evidence that shows officers pointed a gun at him without justification.
2 teenage siblings killed, 1 injured in crash in McHenry, Illinois
McHenry police are investigating the cause of the crash.
Many turn out in sweltering heat for weekend festivals in Chicago
The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications pushed out a heat advisory Sunday afternoon.
Search ends for teen missing near Illinois Beach State Park
The search for a a 14-year-old boy who went missing in Lake Michigan near Illinois Beach State Park has ended,
Chicago first responders have warning with extreme heat returning
A heat advisory has been issued from 10 a.m. Wednesday to 10 p.m. Thursday for the greater Chicago area.
Epic Cons Chicago convention abruptly canceled at Navy Pier
Epic Events and Entertainment hosts popular events around the country. The company was set to host Epic Cons Chicago 3 at Navy Pier this coming weekend.
Man killed, 2 others hurt in overnight South Side shooting, police say
Chicago police said the victims were all standing outside when an unknown person shot at them.
World War II veteran who died in 1995 Chicago heat wave gets proper burial
This week marks the 30th anniversary of the infamous 1995 Chicago heat wave, which took 739 lives. One of them was a World War II veteran who got a proper sendoff in Homewood on Thursday.
Historic bus ride honors Chicago journalist and civil rights leader Ida B. Wells
Wednesday is Ida B. Wells' birthday, and a local organization is making sure Chicago girls learn about the trailblazing journalist and civil rights activist.
PAWS Chicago taking in dogs, cats from Texas after deadly floods
PAWS Chicago is taking in cats and dogs from shelters in Texas that were affected by the deadly flooding there.