Malcolm X College students take trip of a lifetime in visit to Africa
The students in the study abroad program said it helped them stay focused on their studies and learn more about themselves.
Dolton warehouse fire under investigation; owner believes blaze is suspicious
A U-Haul facility that was destroyed in a massive fire on Tuesday in south suburban Dolton, Illinois, also caught fire days earlier, and the owner believes both fires were suspicious.
Edens Expressway reopens after fatal crash
A semi-truck and a sedan were involved in the crash just before 4 a.m.
Medical event may have played role in deadly La Grange crash: police
La Grange, Illinois, police are investigating whether a medical event may have played a role in a deadly car crash last week.
Man shot to death while exiting car in Bridgeport neighborhood
The victim was getting out of his car when a red SUV approached him, and someone from inside fired shots in his direction.
Woman charged with murder in Lincoln Park shooting
A woman has been charged with murder in a Lincoln Park shooting that left a 28-year-old man dead.
Veteran Chicago firefighter dies after battling West Side blaze; person in custody
A veteran Chicago fire captain died from injuries fighting a garage fire and collapse on the city's West Side Wednesday morning.
Main stretch of Lincoln Square closed to traffic for a week
One of the main stretches of Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood is closed to traffic this week, giving pedestrians a unique chance to enjoy themselves.
Community leaders in Englewood call for end to violence after teen is shot dead
The community leaders have seen an increase in violence in the specific area where the teen was gunned down.
Boy, 16, dies after being shot multiple times in Englewood neighborhood
Officers arrived at that area and found the victim on the ground with several gunshot wounds.
Chicago man searching for lost dog who went missing after crash in NW Indiana
Joseph Kelly was driving on Interstate 80 with his dog near New Carlisle, Indiana, when he hit a patch of ice and his Jeep flipped over, knocking him unconscious. When he woke up, Lulu was gone.
Landscaper saves driver after car drives into Naperville pond
Landscaper Tino Mora jumped into action and rescued a woman from a Naperville pond Wednesday, when her car veered off the road and into the water.
Alderman to try again to pass earlier downtown curfew after Streeterville shootings
Opponents have said an earlier curfew won't make a difference, and will just push the problem of teen takeovers to other neighborhoods.
Alderpeople push to shut down hookah lounge after shooting
Two years ago, CBS News Chicago reported Samah Hookah Lounge was shut down by police when two people were also shot outside the business.
2 men hurt after shooting near Loyola University in Rogers Park
It happened around 2 a.m. outside Samah Hookah Lounge in the 1200 block of West Devon Avenue.