Roseland shooting victim was working to turn his life around with Chicago organization
Organization members said he was working on outreach and was preparing to graduate with his high school diploma soon.
1st annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival takes place in Bridgeport
"It highlights the diversity of what it means to be Asian American, using the arts to highlight the far ranging perspective we have as a community."
After teen was runover by a CPD vehicle, her family wants justice
"Instead of putting the car in park, they jump out of that vehicle, the car begins to roll backwards and then you hear screaming."
South Siders hopeful new Mayor Brandon Johnson will bring needed change
"We gonna be behind him, but don't do like the rest of the mayors – other than Harold Washington – and push us back. Then now we got sad faces again," said Englewood resident Billy House.
3 wounded, 2 critically in River North shooting, police say
Police say the men, 22, 26, and 32, were standing outside when they were struck by gunfire from two passing cars.
Man shines flashlight down from window at catalytic converter thieves, only to be shot at
It took only seconds, but the Humboldt Park man realized too late that a simple flash of light almost cost him his life.
Special Olympics athletes shine in Chicago for Spring Games
"I get emotional when I see him around other kids just like him because it's amazing what these kids can actually do. Especially in their situation."
Niolis Collazo, school counselor, volleyball coach in Waukegan, dies in shooting
Niolis Collazo, 23, was a counselor for the Waukegan School District and a freshman volleyball coach.
Chicago suburban students step into sneaker design project
"I wanted to show them that if they have a really good idea, that they can have what they thought of in their hands."
Goodman Theatre hosts national competition in the name of playwright August Wilson
"Your spirit can fit inside these words. So I think that's an important skill to have. Blackness is not just contained into the skin, but it's also a culture that's important."
Illegal street takeover causes chaos in Hometown
Video shows people jumping on cars and revving up engines, doing donuts and drifting.
At least 7 armed carjackings reported across Chicago in 24 hours
In at least one case, a suspect shot at a victim trying to get away. Another carjacking took place near a school.
Munster High School students head to Austria for Salzburg Choral Festival
"It's great that I can end my high school career on such a high note."
Citizens United for Harvey's Youth helps teens get on the right path
"I just know that without something to do, trouble will find them. And I just wanted to be a part of breaking that cycle."
Argo Community High School to unveil statue honoring Mamie Till-Mobley
Artist Sonja Henderson started sculpting the 850-pound Till-Mobley statue in 2021, using hundreds of pounds of clay.