Chicago students cast their first ballots
"It's very important to me. Especially as a young woman. I feel very proud to be here."
Partnership between Chicago education and medical giants draws future professionals
"It promises to see more students having the opportunity that a secondary education truly provides."
Honoring a Revolutionary War hero on Casimir Pulaski Day in Chicago
"Flowers are life and he's always alive in our hearts."
One dead in teen takeover of downtown Chicago; video shows hundreds fill the streets
Saturday's gathering was the first major "large group" incident in the downtown area since July 30, when hundreds of young people gathered in the same area and looted stores.
Man ordered held in South Side Chicago shooting that killed bystander
Simon Brown Sr., 59, was killed in the shooting, and prosecutors said a second person who was shot in the head died of their injuries early Thursday morning.
Chicago's The Fields Studios opens Logan Square
"We can provide that now and no other facility in the Midwest can say that."
Man charged in shooting death of dollar store security guard in Austin
Rodgerick O'Neal is charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of Loyce Wright. Police said they were former co-workers who might have had a previous argument.
History comes to life with "wax figures" from Chicago school
"(It) connects to that cultural relevancy for our children where they're not only able to learn about these historic figures, but they're also able to learn about people who look like them."
Bond denied for man accused of murdering convenience store clerk in Chicago
Prosecutors say a day before the murder, Jimmy Smith told someone he was going to rob the store and he was going to get the money no matter what.
Multiple CPS players, coaches ineligible for playoffs over residency probe
Five Kenwood players, their head coach and two assistant coaches were ruled ineligible from further participating this season.
2 teens charged in deadly shooting near North Side Chicago school
The shooting killed 16-year-old Daveon Gibson and wounded two other Senn students – boys ages 15 and 16.
Hammond, Ind. could lose 2 schools due to major budget shortfall
A member of the School City of Hammond school board said officials are looking to fix a $15 million to $30 million shortfall.
"Peace Warriors" courageously become violence interrupters in their schools
"They say, 'Hey we heard about your loss. And we're here to support you.' What that says to a student is you see me and you know what I'm going through. What that has done, with the amount of fights, have literally driven down the number of fights."
Thousands turn out for Lunar New Year parade in Chicago
Parade organizers believe more than 30,000 people filled the parade route.
Rev. Dr. Shakira Sanchez-Collins touches hearts and minds with ministry and medicine
Shakira Sanchez-Collins is a determined pastor who can move a room with her words – and she touches hearts and minds as a physician.