Environmental group calls for halt to demolition of Chicago's Damen Silos
The organization is demanding the City of Chicago address community concerns around the public health and environmental impacts of the Damen Silos' demolition.
Dogs trained by Cook Co. inmates visit domestic violence court as therapy dogs
Tails of Redemption is a program from the Cook County Sheriff's Office, pairing up inmates at the Cook County Jail with shelter dogs for their mutual benefit. Now they're helping others as therapy dogs.
Loyola University mourns death of Sister Jean
The Loyola University community in Chicago is mourning the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt.
Metal object crashes through windshield, kills SUV driver on I-94
Illinois State Police are asking for the public's help with information after the driver was hit by a large metal object that went through his windshield on the Dan Ryan Expressway on Monday morning.
Hundreds turn out for job fair in Englewood amid national rise in layoffs
Hundreds gathered on the South Side of Chicago on Thursday in hopes of getting hired, as a pair of nonprofits hosted a job fair in Englewood.
Elderly woman's body pulled from SW Side lagoon, death investigation launched
An elderly woman's body was pulled from a lagoon in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood Wednesday morning. A death investigation is underway.
Epic Academy honor roll student killed in shooting near school
A 17-year-old honor roll student was killed in a Chicago shooting just a block away from EPIC Academy, where he attended high school.
Runaway tortoise found under peach tree in Arlington Heights
A quick response from Arlington Heights police helped catch as slow-moving culprit.
Cook Co. property tax relief program offers $15 million in assistance
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
Woman struck by stray bullet through window of Pullman home
Police said the 57-year-old woman was standing near a front window of the house when she was hit by gunfire.
Atlanta artist mixes spirit of city and Shakespeare in new mural
In the heart of Midtown, you'll find an artist at work combining the words of William Shakespeare and the spirit of Atlanta.
Atlanta Community Food Bank calls for more volunteers and donations during Hunger Awareness Month
Food insecurity has reached its highest rate in over a decade, and the Atlanta Community Food Bank needs your help.
The Wieners Circle makes good on promise, hands out free Chicago-style hot dogs
What started with a tweet from the Wieners Circle led to the popular hot dog stand handing out thousands of Chicago-style dogs to hungry people and Bears fans on Tuesday in Lincoln Park.
Brighton Park bar temporarily closes after 2 shot during fight over weekend
Chicago police said officers responded to a call of a person shot Friday night at Mario and Sandra's Bar, in the 3600 block of South California Avenue, just before 10:40 p.m., and found two men with gunshot wounds.
Mother of woman shot, killed in South Loop fight wants justice
The mother of a woman who was shot and killed during a fight in the South Loop Monday wants justice for her daughter.