Chicago students receive free shoes to kick off the school year
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Each child at Randolph Elementary in Auburn Gresham now sports brand-new sneakers. As every parent knows, these aren't cheap.

New menu items available for CPS students

Smoothies, baked potatoes with chili and cheese, and veggie pasta salad were just some of the new menu items selected during summer taste testing sessions.

Houston woman says she was being tracked through Apple AirPods

A Houston woman says a recent night out turned into a nightmare in the Galleria-area after she says someone was tracking her every move through her AirPods.

Man shot in neck while riding CTA Red Line Train

A man was shot in the neck on a CTA Red Line Train on Chicago's Near South Side Wednesday night.

McDonald’s adds new dessert to fall menu

McDonald’s is bringing back a “fresh take” on a pastry it hasn’t served since the ‘80s.

Ald. Howard Brookins Jr. announces retirement from City Council
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Ald. Howard Brookins Jr., (21st) announced Wednesday he will not seek re-election to Chicago City Council at the end of his term.

Man, 22, charged with damaging CTA property twice

A Chicago man is facing charges for damaging CTA property twice last August on the South Side.

Fallen Chicago police officers honored at Annual Candlelight Vigil

Among those scheduled to speak include Officer Tony Graffeo, who was shot by an offender when his gun had fallen while waiting at a hot dog stand earlier this year.

Annual Candlelight Vigil held for fallen Chicago police officers
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Officer Tony Graffeo, who was shot by an offender when his gun had fallen while waiting at a hot dog stand earlier this year, spoke at the event.

Chicago's beaches to close for swimmers after Labor Day

All 21 of Chicago’s public beaches will be closed to swimmers after Monday, as lifeguards will no longer be on duty.