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.
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.