Hundreds of CPS Safe Passage workers celebrated for their commitment to keep kids safe
The Chicago Public Schools Safe Passage program now caters to 192 schools citywide and supports almost 80,000 students.
Obama Presidential Center hosts My Brother's Keeper Alliance Family Reunion
The Obama Presidential Center does not open to the public for another two weeks, but a group of young men and community leaders recently held a panel discussion inside on how they can make an impact on their communities.
West Side activists hold annual Wear Orange March for Peace to end gun violence
Dozens of people walked in the rain on Friday afternoon to promote peace and community and raise awareness about gun violence on the West Side of Chicago.
Lansing police search for gunman after fatal workplace shooting
An employee was killed in a shooting inside a business in south suburban Lansing on Thursday afternoon, and police were still searching for the gunman.
Annual "We Walk For Her" march raises awareness for murdered and missing women
Activists were gathering in Bronzeville on Wednesday afternoon to raise awareness for the dozens of unsolved cases of missing and murdered Black and Brown women and girls in Chicago.
Work begins to reinstall latest stained-glass window at Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago
Work was under way Tuesday to reinstall a 133-year-old stained-glass window inside the historic Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago in the South Loop.
Spencer Leak Jr.'s death devastates family and community
The sudden and unexpected death of Spencer Leak Jr., vice president of Leak & Sons Funeral Home, has many in the Chicago community in mourning, but none as much as his own family.
Focus Fairies helps girls in Chicago dealing with violence feel like kids again
The mentoring group Focus Fairies throws events for girls in Chicago who may be dealing with violence so they can feel like children again.
Suspect pleads not guilty to Michigan City shooting that paralyzed deputy
A Chicago man pleaded not guilty to all charges from a shooting at a Michigan City hospital that paralyzed a La Porte County Sheriff's deputy last week.
15-year-old shot, critically injured in Bronzeville
A teen was shot and critically injured in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Violence intervention members search for solutions to prevent "teen takeovers"
The community violence intervention held its weekly meeting at UIC on Wednesday, with this one addressing the latest gathering.
53 arrested, 9 weapons seized during large teen gathering in Hyde Park
Ald. Desmon Yancy (5th Ward) said that before things got out of hand at 57th Street Beach and moved into Hyde Park, officers confiscated dozens of weapons, including tasers, guns, knives, and bear mace.
Fallen service members honored during Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony in Grant Park
For some, the holiday marks the start of summer, but for others, it's a sacred day to pause, reflect, and remember.
LaPorte County deputy critically injured in shooting at Michigan City hospital
A LaPorte County Sheriff's Office deputy is in critical condition after being shot at Franciscan Health hospital in Michigan City, Indiana, Friday morning.
Son mourns parents and foster siblings killed in West Englewood arson fire
As Chicago police continue to investigate who intentionally set a house fire that killed four people in West Englewood, the son of the woman who died is remembering his late mother's dedication to her foster children.