Boys injured in Fourth of July mass shooting have long road to recovery
The shooting left the two boys injured and still hospitalized. Three other victims Capri Edwards, 24, Nakeeshia Strong, 45, and Strong's 7-year-old son were killed.
South, southwest suburban residents clean up again second round of severe storm damage
Monday's storms came not even two days after another set of storms over the weekend caused significant damage and power outages.
Restorative justice court program expands to south suburbs
The program, Restorative Justice Community Court, helps young people get rid of their criminal record.
Black Fire Brigade training next generation of Chicago area firefighters, EMTs
The Black Fire Brigade recruits, trains, and provides employment opportunities for young African Americans so they can become medical technicians and firefighters.
Severe storms damage buildings in downtown Joliet, leave thousands without power
Severe weather wreaked havoc southwest of Chicago on Sunday in parts of Will County.
Chicago welcomes DNC with thousands of volunteers
About 1,400 volunteers came through the committee's Neighborhood Ambassadors program. Nearly 75% of the applicants are from Illinois.
Chicago man describes scene after his family was shot to death
They killed his mother, 45-year-old Nakeeshia Strong, his cousin, 24-year-old Capri Edwards, and his seven-year-old brother, Bryson Orr.
Chicago community organization helping victims of gun violence
CRED, which stands for Create Real Economic Destiny, was founded by former Chicago Public Schools head Arne Duncan.
3 men hurt in drive-by shooting near UChicago Medicine in Hyde Park
Chicago police said around 5:19 a.m., the men, 29, 31, and 51, were in the 700 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue when an SUV approached and someone inside started shooting.
2 women and a boy killed in Greater Grand Crossing shooting
Police said the shooting may have stemmed from a personal dispute. One of the victims was a 7-year-old boy who died.
Man wounded in shooting at CTA Orange Line stop in Bridgeport
Police said two men got into a fight at the Halsted stop on the Orange Line around 12:20 p.m., and during the fight a 44-year-old man was shot in the foot.
Chicago's Mahalia's Mile paints neighborhood with brilliant colors and history lessons
From State Street to Cottage Grove on 79th, there are planters, banners, and eight murals featuring Mahalia, former President Barack Obama, and others.
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.