Thousands thrilled at Midway Plaisance watch party for Obama Center ceremony
Thousands of people gathered on the Midway Plaisance Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
Recovery efforts from last week's storms continue in Merrillville, Indiana
Some customers in the area are still without power from the June 11 storms.
Teen killed in crash between e-bike, car in Franklin Park ID'd
A 19-year-old died after a crash between his e-bike and a car in Franklin Park Tuesday morning, police said.
Ava's Pet Palace treats will be available at Obama Presidential Center gift shop
Ava Dorsey started the pet treat business, Ava's Pet Palace, at the age of eight and is now a teenager.
Obama Center outdoor spaces built on community input
The Obama Presidential Center's Great Lawn spans 58,000 square feet and is designed for year-round use, including winter sledding, as the complex prepares to open to the public on Juneteenth.
NWS confirms 11 tornadoes with Streator, Merrillville among hardest hit areas
The National Weather Service confirmed multiple tornado touchdowns on June 11 across Illinois and Indiana.
Rainbow PUSH hosting first annual convention since passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
Attendees gathered inside the building to focus on this year's theme, which is "Fulfilling the American Promise."
Strong storms leave damage, power outages across Chicago area
Cleanup is underway after a line of storms raced east through the suburbs and into the city at 70 to 80 miles per hour on Wednesday, and another round of severe storms is heading in Thursday afternoon and evening.
Hundreds of CPS Safe Passage workers celebrated for their commitment to keep kids safe
The Chicago Public Schools Safe Passage program now caters to 192 schools citywide and supports almost 80,000 students.
Obama Presidential Center hosts My Brother's Keeper Alliance Family Reunion
The Obama Presidential Center does not open to the public for another two weeks, but a group of young men and community leaders recently held a panel discussion inside on how they can make an impact on their communities.
West Side activists hold annual Wear Orange March for Peace to end gun violence
Dozens of people walked in the rain on Friday afternoon to promote peace and community and raise awareness about gun violence on the West Side of Chicago.
Lansing police search for gunman after fatal workplace shooting
An employee was killed in a shooting inside a business in south suburban Lansing on Thursday afternoon, and police were still searching for the gunman.
Annual "We Walk For Her" march raises awareness for murdered and missing women
Activists were gathering in Bronzeville on Wednesday afternoon to raise awareness for the dozens of unsolved cases of missing and murdered Black and Brown women and girls in Chicago.
Work begins to reinstall latest stained-glass window at Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago
Work was under way Tuesday to reinstall a 133-year-old stained-glass window inside the historic Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago in the South Loop.
Spencer Leak Jr.'s death devastates family and community
The sudden and unexpected death of Spencer Leak Jr., vice president of Leak & Sons Funeral Home, has many in the Chicago community in mourning, but none as much as his own family.