Representatives of Chicago theological school headed to Rome for Pope Leo XIV's installation
While they don't expect to meet Pope Leo XIV in person, they will deliver handwritten prayers to his team.
Students, alumni at Leo Catholic High School honored Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV called for peaceful communication and thanked journalists worldwide for sharing stories illuminating truth, humanity, and hope.
Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral honors Pope Leo XIV at Sunday mass
It was an overflow crowd for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning mass.
Prayers said for cardinals at papal conclave in mass at Holy Name Cathedral
With the papal conclave under way in the Vatican to select a new pope, many at Holy Name Cathedral prayed Wednesday for the cardinal electors to make the right choice.
Chicago moms living in CHA housing treated to free makeovers ahead of Mother's Day
The Chicago Housing Authority hosted the event along with the Daisie Foundation.
Homewood-Flossmoor H.S. senior killed in Bishop Ford Freeway crash
The family of 18-year-old Tom' Mya Lyons had just sent her off to prom the day before.
Prayers at Holy Name Cathedral as Cardinal Cupich prepares for papal conclave
There are 10 American cardinals in the conclave. Five were appointed by Pope Francis, including Cupich.
Driver in custody after CPD officer was dragged by pickup truck in West Garfield Park
As officers investigated, the driver tried to speed off — and hit and dragged an officer, police said. The officer fell to the ground, and the officer's weapon discharged.
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.