Nonprofits help provide teachers and students with supplies for new school year
Some Chicago nonprofits are busy this weekend helping students and teachers get ready to go back to school.
St. Rita of Cascia Parish displays exhibit designed by first millennial saint
St. Rita of Cascia Parish in Chicago on Saturday debuted an exhibit designed by the soon-to-be-canonized first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis.
2 sick coyote pups rescued from culvert in Northbrook, Illinois
Two coyote pups are getting a second chance after a wild rescue in Chicago's northern suburbs.
CPD warns of string of 18 ATM thefts on West and Northwest sides
Chicago police are searching for thieves who break into businesses, load ATMs into the back of their vehicles, and take off.
Manhunt underway for naked suspect after 2 officers shot in central Illinois
Two police officers were shot in central Illinois early Saturday while responding to a report of a naked man walking in the street.
NW Indiana police detective dies after medical emergency while playing hockey
The northwest Indiana community of St. John is mourning the death of a police detective.
Rainbow PUSH hosts Texas Democrats protesting GOP redistricting effort
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition is standing with Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled their state to halt a redistricting vote.
26 dogs removed from Chicago Lawn home amid animal cruelty investigation
More than two dozen dogs were removed from a home on Friday in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, after police responded to a report of animal cruelty.
CPS teacher Jaron Woodsley charged with sharing child pornography
A Chicago Public Schools teacher who also is on the staff of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra has been charged with sending and receiving child pornography over a messaging app.
2 men killed in shooting near strip mall in Gary, Indiana
Two men were shot and killed early Thursday near a shopping center in Gary, Indiana.
State lawmakers to hold hearing on CPS finances amid $734M budget shortftall
As Chicago Public Schools face a $734 million budget shortfall, some local officials are holding a public hearing over the district's finances.
Taste of Bud Billiken to give sneak peek at annual back-to-school parade
The second annual Taste of Bud Billiken, a sneak peek of the city's back-to-school parade, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shine Bright Community Center at 8560 S. Cottage Grove Av.
Giannoulias launches campaign against "unfair and excessive" car insurance rates
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is taking on what his office said are "unfair and excessive" car insurance rates that are often charged to safe drivers.
City Council panel urges CTA to crack down on smoking on trains and buses
Interim CTA President Nora Leerhsen on Wednesday faced questions from members of the Chicago City Council who are seeking to crack down on smoking on trains and buses.
2-year-old killed, 13 people injured when car crashes into Portillo's in Oswego
A 2-year-old was killed and 13 other people were injured Wednesday afternoon, when a car crashed into a Portillo's restaurant in Oswego, Illinois.