Graduation day for Restorative Justice Community Court program participants
The program helps young adults charged with non-violent felony or misdemeanor crimes reintegrate into their communities.
DNC Host Committee highlights volunteers at Greater Chicago Food Depository
The Chicago 2024 Host Committee said giving back this way is part of being the most inclusive convention.
DNC sets up for the big show at Chicago's United Center
Construction crews were revamping the arena, and seats where thousands of screaming fans once sat were removed. The DNC Executive Director credits his team for pulling this off.
Family wonders what went wrong when sailboat capsized in Lake Michigan
Cristen Bolan, 53, was brought to shore at Montrose Harbor and was pronounced dead. Her friend on the boat was able to swim 2 miles to shore.
Multiple people rescued from Lake Michigan in less than a day; teen and woman dead
On Sunday, a woman on a sailboat that capsized near Winnetka swam 2 miles to get help, while the body of another woman who had been missing was later pulled from the water.
2 killed, 2 others hurt in crash near Cook County Jail
A passenger in one of the cars was taken to Chicago's Mt. Sinai Hospital, where they died.
Chicago residents fight to bring basketball courts back to Beverly
Temporary hoops will be set up for this weekend's events. Cole and Gray said they've also contacted the city's park district to bring back permanent basketball courts.
Riot Fest, now "RiotLand," moving to Chicago suburb of Bridgeview
The new location was announced Wednesday morning and the venue SeatGeek Stadium comes with parking, organizers emphasized on social media.
Underground Railroad stop in downtown Chicago that used to be home to a church
In the mid-1800s, the church became a station in the Underground Railroad, a secret network of travel routes and safe houses that guided slaves to free states.
Chicago alderman to introduce curfew for teens downtown following violent weekend
Regular classes for Chicago Public Schools ended just days ago, and in this time, several teens have been shot.
Chicago police reveal training tactics for DNC
At a public forum, the superintendent said they're down close to 2,000 officers.
Group aims to bridge the LGBTQ+ generational divide through art and dialogue
The LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Dialogue Project began in 2019 after organizers found a disconnect between the generations.
Man's body recovered after explosion destroys house in Lake Zurich
The homeowner, a 77-year-old man, was unaccounted for after the explosion.
Chicago's Loop expecting more visitors, local organization focuses on safety
The expansion comes ahead of major events like NASCAR, Lollapalooza, and the DNC.
Hundreds turn out in Chicago for Ride to Remember honoring fallen officers
The event helps the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation raise funds for Gold Star families.