Illinois: Fraudulent jobless claims soar during pandemic
More than 212,000 fraudulent claims for unemployment benefits have been filed since March 1, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
Boy, 15, missing from Chicago Lawn
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? 15-year-old Jarail Walker was last seen Nov. 21, according to a missing person alert from Chicago police.
Teen charged for alleged armed robbery during PlayStation 5 meetup sale in Chicago
A 15-year-old Chicago boy is accused of robbing two people during a meetup to sell a PlayStation 5 console.
City Council approves 2021 budget, $94M property tax increase
The City Council voted Tuesday to accept Mayor Lori Lightfoot's $12.8 billion budget for next year.
Chef Art Smith bringing new restaurant to Navy Pier in spring 2021
Celebrity chef Art Smith talks about opening his new restaurant, Reunion, next spring at Chicago's Navy Pier.
Man charged in West Side murder
A DeKalb man faces a murder charge in connection to an August shooting in the West Side Austin neighborhood.
Man dies after being ejected in I-57 rollover crash at 103rd
A 21-year-old Chicago man died after being ejected in a rollover crash Tuesday morning near 103rd Street on the South Side.
Chicago dodges major snow as rain sweeps away first accumulation of season
The Chicago area woke up Tuesday to its first measurable snow of the season — but it was quickly fleeting as rising temperatures and rain turned streets and sidewalks into puddles.
Group of medical students deliver PPE to homeless amid pandemic
Tricia Pendergrast, a Northwestern Medical student, talks about their efforts to make sure the Chicago area's homeless population has access to PPE and the importance of protecting the city's most vulnerable.
'Portraits of Care' celebrates Chicago's tireless caregivers
Portrait photographer Kris Taylor talks about the "Portraits of Care" mural project and the importance of honoring the selfless contributions of the city's caregivers.
Lovin' Local: French Quiche in Lincoln Park
Dominique Tougne and Chad Bertelsman, co-owners of French Quiche in Lincoln Park, talk about how their business has fared since the pandemic.
North Lawndale College Prep students return to in-person learning
Garland Thomas, principal at North Lawndale College Prep, talks about why they made the decision to bring students back to the classrooms while so many others are going through with remote learning.
Restaurants robbed in South Loop
Three restaurants in South Loop were robbed in November, according to Chicago police.
Missing Bronzeville teen found safe
A 17-year-old boy reported missing from Bronzeville on the South Side has been located.
Teen boy crashes stolen car in the South Loop, three injured; charges pending: police
A 16-year-old boy crashed while driving a stolen car, injuring three people, Tuesday morning in the South Loop, according to Chicago police.
Pilsen man carries message of hope despite heartbreaking loss
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Girl, 11, shot while inside bedroom of home in Park Manor: police
An 11-year-old girl was shot while she was inside the bedroom of a home Tuesday in Park Manor on the South Side, according to preliminary information from Chicago police.
Chicago sees first measurable snowfall of the season
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2 killed, 7 others wounded Monday in Chicago shootings
Nine people were shot, two fatally, Monday in Chicago.
5 teens charged after allegedly choking man in attempted Loop carjacking
Five teenagers face charges after allegedly trying to carjack a man in the Loop Monday evening, pointing a replica gun at him before beating, choking and biting him.