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.
Chicago minister gets another "Chance" as his church is rebuilt after fire
Even though Pastor Martin has been a licensed contractor for 30 years, he said he couldn't have done this alone.
CPD honors its own in special ceremony for present and fallen officers
Dionne Mhoon said she's grateful to receive the police Blue Star Award and Superintendent's Award of Valor on behalf of her daughter, but she wishes Areanah Preston was on stage instead.
Chicago's Root 2 Fruit sows seeds for youth in the community and preventing violence
She said in the safe zone from 2020 to 2023 there have been no homicides, 911 calls have gone down, but there have been more arrests.
5-year-old girl killed, man hurt in shooting on Near West Side
The girl was sitting inside a parked car when she was hit by gunfire, according to police
Rare blue-eyed cicada found by suburban student now at the Field Museum
Blue-eyed cicadas are genetic mutations that rarely occur.
Thousands of dollars of jewelry stolen from Chicago JCPenney
The burglary took place at Ford City Mall, in the West Lawn neighborhood, around 4:30 a.m. on Monday.
Woman charged in Bridgeview murder-for-hire plot with secret lover denied pre-trial release
Prosecutors said Sunday that the reason 33-year-old Agnieszka Rydzewski wanted Arturo Cantu Jr. dead is she was over the relationship and wanted to be with another man.
Man shot during catalytic converter theft on Chicago's Northwest Side
CBS Chicago confirmed there was a catalytic converter theft underway when the victim went outside.