Violence interrupter says gathering on West Side got "out of hand" before mass shooting
The mass gathering turned into a shooting in which seven teens were shot in two separate incidents.
Chicago US atty. announces 179 charged in federal anti-violence initiative
Chicago's top federal prosecutor announced 179 people have been charged in 140 newly filed criminal cases as the result of an intensive two-month operation coordinated across 11 federal agencies.
Chicago area volunteers collect donations for Venezuela earthquake survivors
Volunteers in the Chicago area are gathering donations to send to Venezuela earthquake survivors.
Video shows struggle, police shooting in Oak Park
New video released Tuesday by the Oak Park Police Department shows tense moments from an officer-involved shooting this past spring.
Photographer captures 3 years of construction of Obama Presidential Center
For the past three years, practically every day on Erielle Bakkum's jog, she stopped at the same place and snapped a picture.
Pregnant teen found murdered in 1975 identified as Waukegan girl
A pregnant teen who was found murdered more than 50 years ago in Iowa has been identified as a girl living in Waukegan thanks to DNA testing.
Ribbon cut on Logan Square redesign 2 years in making
The Logan Square Chamber of Commerce and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled the now-completed renovations and new public spaces after two years of construction in Logan Square.
Ford City Mall permanently closes Monday after more than 60 years in operation
The main building of a once mid-century Chicago retail icon will close forever on Monday—something shoppers say they are not looking forward to.
Obamas greet first visitors to Obama Presidential Center in Chicago
The Obamas surprised the first visitors to their new Chicago presidential center as it opened to the public Friday morning on Juneteenth.
Thousands thrilled at Midway Plaisance watch party for Obama Center ceremony
Thousands of people gathered on the Midway Plaisance Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
Recovery efforts from last week's storms continue in Merrillville, Indiana
Some customers in the area are still without power from the June 11 storms.
Teen killed in crash between e-bike, car in Franklin Park ID'd
A 19-year-old died after a crash between his e-bike and a car in Franklin Park Tuesday morning, police said.
Ava's Pet Palace treats will be available at Obama Presidential Center gift shop
Ava Dorsey started the pet treat business, Ava's Pet Palace, at the age of eight and is now a teenager.
Obama Center outdoor spaces built on community input
The Obama Presidential Center's Great Lawn spans 58,000 square feet and is designed for year-round use, including winter sledding, as the complex prepares to open to the public on Juneteenth.
NWS confirms 11 tornadoes with Streator, Merrillville among hardest hit areas
The National Weather Service confirmed multiple tornado touchdowns on June 11 across Illinois and Indiana.