Oak Park to move 160 migrants from two churches to local YMCA and hotel
The move comes after the village board last week approved a measure to offer more support to shelter asylum seekers as the weather gets colder.
Voters to decide whether to raise Chicago tax on sales of million-dollar homes to fight homelessness
The City Council voted 32-17 on Tuesday to place a binding referendum on primary election ballots to approve the so-called "Bring Chicago Home" ordinance.
After compromise with local alderman, City Council OKs plan for migrant tent camp in Morgan Park
Ald. Ronnie Mosley (21st) agreed to back the plan after receiving an assurance from the mayor the lot in his ward would not be used as a migrant camp beyond Oct. 31, 2024.
Effort to block ballot question on Chicago's sanctuary city status prompts more heated debate
Allies of Mayor Brandon Johnson offered their own proposal on Tuesday to ask Chicago voters to weigh in on the city's migrant crisis.
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa escapes City Council censure over allegations of bullying and threats
Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd) had sought to formally reprimand Ramirez-Rosa for his mistreatment of Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) at an earlier meeting, and for allegedly threatening other alderpersons.
Missing duck hunter's body found in Chicago's northwest suburbs
Patrick Serzynski's body was found in Fourth Lake in unincorporated Lake Villa on Saturday.
Chicago Police officer wounded, suspect killed in shootout in South Shore
Police Supt. Larry Snelling said the fact that officers are being targeted is a symptom of a crisis of violence in the city.
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa stepping down from leadership posts over bullying allegations
The Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus has accused Ramirez-Rosa of "physical and verbal harassment" of Ald. Emma Mitts (37th).
Father of accused Highland Park shooter pleads guilty to reckless conduct charges
Robert Crimo Jr. was sentenced to 60 days in jail and 2 years probation.
Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson take home Gold Gloves for Cubs
It's the first time in Cubs history they've had three Gold Glove winners in a single season.
Congressman Jonathan Jackson calls for other parts of Illinois to help Chicago with migrant crisis
Jackson said Chicago already has 680,000 people experiencing homelessness, who also need help.
Chicago shooting: 11-year-old girl critically wounded in West Englewood
The girl's brother said a neighbor started yelling at them after they walked on his grass to avoid a muddy area in their own backyard, then later fired shots into their house.
Kyle Beach teammate sues Blackhawks, accuses former coach Brad Aldrich of sexual assault in 2010
Beach also sued the Blackhawks over similar claims against former video coach Brad Aldrich, and reached a confidential settlement with the team in 2021.
Chicago weekend shootings: 8 dead, 2 children among 28 hurt
The ages of the victims range from 10 to 54.
Evanston man charged with murder in Magnificent Mile beating death of Chicago man
Prosecutors said Russell Long was walking past the Cartier store on Michigan Avenue when Henry Graham ran up from behind and punched him in the head, knocking him to the sidewalk.