South Shore fire: 2 children among 5 hurt after fire breaks out in Chicago apartment building
Five people were injured, including two children, after a fire broke out at an apartment building Saturday morning in South Shore.
Special Report: West Side pastors, community leaders say family values are key to decreasing Chicago crime
SPECIAL REPORT: Some West Side pastors and community leaders believe having older family members talk to younger family members about guns and the impact they can have on loved ones who aren't even involved in gangs, can help decrease violence in Chicago. FULL REPORT:
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month with Sunda New Asian
In case you didn't know, it is Asian-American and Pacific Islander heritage month, and we've got a neat way for you to help celebrate their culture.
Chicago Police Department retirements soar amid increasing backlash
Many officers say they are calling it quits due to increased stress in the wake of mass protests and anti-police sentiments, in addition to working 12-hour shifts and having days off canceled.
Woman killed, 2 injured, including 15-year-old boy, in Back of the Yards shooting
At the scene, a birthday balloon was seen on the porch of a home surrounded by crime tape. Next-door neighbors said there was a gathering at the home but then went inside before any shooting broke out.
3 men shot in East Side attack
'GETTING WORSE': Three men were shot in an attack in the East Side neighborhood. One neighbor in the area said the neighborhood “was usually quiet,” but that crime had been “getting worse,” recently.
Man shot by security guard during attempted robbery in West Englewood
A man began taking items at a gas station without paying for them. When he was approached by a security guard, the man pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the officer.
Police warn of violent bike robberies in the Loop
Police are warning people in the Loop about two violent bike robberies that happened Wednesday.
Bears QB Justin Fields, rookie players surprise Chicago family with groceries
Adam Lindgren of Humboldt Park ordered some last-minute groceries through the delivery service Gopuff, but when he walked outside to pick them up, he quickly realized it was no average delivery.
Rookie Bears players surprise Chicago family with grocery delivery
Adam Lindgren of Humboldt Park ordered some last-minute groceries through the delivery service Gopuff, but when he walked outside to pick them up, he quickly realized it was no average delivery.
Chicago boy honored after saving mom's life
Seven-year-old DJ got to tour a fire house and the Office of Emergency Management, where he was honored for his bravery and life-saving actions.
CPD officer owns home where 8 people were shot
A Chicago police officer is relieved of his duties after being listed as the owner of the home where a mass shooting in Englewood occurred.
Chicago cop owns Englewood home where 8 people were shot, 4 fatally
A Chicago police officer has been relieved of his powers after it was discovered that he is the owner of the Englewood home where a mass shooting occurred earlier this week.
Fireworks in the Chicago suburbs: List of events scheduled, canceled and postponed
Several suburbs say their annual shows will be canceled or postponed this year, while others say the festivities will go on as scheduled.
Chicago boy credited with saving mom's life honored for bravery
Seven-year-old DJ got to tour a fire house and the Office of Emergency Management, where he was honored for his bravery and life-saving actions.
Chicago Botanic Garden charging admission for first time in history
For the first time in its 50 year history, the Chicago Botanic Garden is charging admission.
Woman killed, man critically wounded in Ashburn shooting; child riding in car unharmed
A woman was killed and a man critically wounded in a shooting Friday afternoon in Ashburn Park on the Southwest Side. A child riding in their car was not harmed but hospitalized as a precautionary measure.
Pritzker signs law that will make alderman name more inclusive
Chicago aldermen are a thing of the past.
Lincoln Park Zoo gives sneak peak of new lion habitat
Lincoln Park Zoo's brand new renovated lion habitat is getting ready for a new pride, and zoo officials gave a hard hat tour of the new state of the art exhibit on Friday.
Chicago boy struck by vehicle still attends preschool graduation
"He could have been gone. Just to even be able to celebrate this day is amazing. My baby could have been gone," the child's mother said.