Light pole falls in South Loop amid strong winds
At the time, a High Wind Warning was in effect, with possible wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph.
Search for answers on the East Garfield Park building where porch collapsed
At least eight people lived in the building, including the owner. She lived on the second floor and is related to Wright and the others were injured. She declined to be interviewed.
Probation for Melodie Gliniewicz, widow of disgraced Fox Lake police officer
Melodie Gliniewicz has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of deceptive practices, connected to her late husband's financial misdeeds, avoiding a trial on more serious charges.
Taft High School robotics team raising money for competition in Texas
"This competition means so much for all of us."
Families furious after crosses, decorations were left in pile at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery
Dozens of Catholic families say a cemetery in the southwest suburbs is only adding to their grief - by the way they handled crosses and other decorations on the graves.
Couple says moving company charged them exorbitantly, damaged their property, among other things
This tale of a cross-country move involves the police coming for the mover, people's property being swapped, items arriving damaged, and a very frustrated couple who were just trying to move.
Blazin' Bots robotics team at Bloom Trail High School needs help getting to big competition
A high school robotics team is on a roll – just having qualified for a major competition in Dallas. But they don't have the cash to get everyone to Texas.
Elderly woman may be forced to move after landlord raises her rent by nearly 30%
"28% is just too much, and I think really shouldn't even be allowed," said John Bartlett, head of the Metropolitan Tenants Organization.
City pushes to address issue of vacant lots; some call for more affordable housing
City Hall says a new push is under way to address the issue of vacant lots - including a survey asking people what they'd like to see replace them.
Chicago non-profit COFI celebrating record $2 million donation from Mackenzie Scott
The parent-based nonprofit says it will help them fund college savings accounts for local kids and fight for change – including increased mental health services in schools.
Viewer has warning after scammer impersonated Florida nonprofit to offer him job, fake check
What's worse than a job rejection? How about getting hired by scammers?
Attorney general says city must release public records on complaints of racism, harassment
Mayor Lightfoot campaigned on a promise to make city government "much more transparent," but for more than a year has fought public records requests about racism and discrimination among city workers.
Amid rise in homelessness, outreach group partnering with Berwyn police to ease burden on officers
"We're a team of social service professionals here to help the homeless population, and they're here to protect. The police are here to protect the community. So it frees up a lot of their time," said Mario Avila, street outreach manager for homeless outreach group Beds Plus.
Bensenville flooring company lays groundwork for March Madness at United Center
"All the way through the Final Four, the games are being played on our courts," said Jeff Krejsa, Vice President of Marketing and Strategy for Connor Sports.
Two suburbs back out of Willie Wilson's plan to give away $1 million in free gas
A $1 million gas giveaway is set for Thursday. But the southwest suburb of Alsip managed to stop philanthropist Willie Wilson from bringing his free fill-ups there.