National Night Out kicks off in Chicago West Side neighborhood
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National Night Out offered Chicago West Side residents free food, games and a chance to connect with their local law enforcement officers on Tuesday.

Chicago man charged in attack with 'hatchet-like' weapon at McDonald's

A man was charged with violently attacking three people inside a McDonald's on Chicago's Southwest Side after demanding free food Sunday morning. 

Boy, 12, shot inside Bronzeville home
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A 12-year-old boy was shot inside a residence Monday night in the Bronzeville neighborhood.

Chicago police celebrate National Night Out with community
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It is the first Tuesday of August, which means it is National Night Out. Police departments across the Chicago area have joined the nationwide campaign that focuses on police and community partnership and camaraderie.

Man critically injured after falling onto CTA Red Line third rail

A man was hospitalized in critical condition after suffering severe burns from contact with the third rail near the CTA Red Line's 69th Street station early Monday morning.

Federal judge rules Google violated antitrust law

The judge's ruling sets up a second trial that will cover potential remedies for Google's search monopoly.

CTA opens new Damen Green Line station ahead of DNC
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Mayor Brandon Johnson celebrated the grand opening of the new Damen Green Line station in the city's Near West Side on Monday. The station opened in time to provide transportation during DNC beginning on Aug. 19.

Damen Green Line Station opens on Chicago's Near West Side

A ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Damen Green Line station celebrated the end of a decades-long journey to enhance transit opportunities on the Near West Side.

Damen Green Line station opens to CTA riders weeks ahead of DNC
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The Damen Green Line station is the newest addition to the CTA rail network, offering easier access to the United Center on Chicago's Near West Side.

Chicago bus shelters showcase portraits of unsung neighborhood heroes

Art galleries can be found on the streets of Chicago this summer. All you have to do is look around, while waiting for the bus.

Chicago bus shelters spotlight the 'Unsung Heroes of Uptown'
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Art galleries can be found on the streets of Chicago this summer. All you have to do is look around while waiting for the bus.

Chicago's NextWave STEM inspires youth with cutting-edge tech workshops, classes

A former Chicago Public Schools employee founded NextWave STEM to engage students in STEM fields through hands-on workshops in coding, drone piloting, AI literacy and more.

Suspect breaking into Chicago police vehicles, stealing equipment: CPD

Chicago police are investigating at least three incidents where a person has broken into one of their vehicles on the Northwest Side.