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.

Pregnant Chicago woman found safe after going missing for days

A 24-year-old pregnant woman who had been missing for five days was found safe and reunited with her family Wednesday morning.

2 wounded, 1 fatally after gunman opens fire on Chicago's Southwest Side

A 24-year-old woman was sitting inside of a parked vehicle, and a 30-year-old man was standing next to the parked car when a gunman opened fire.

Teen carjacked 9 victims at gunpoint in Chicago over the course of one day: police

Chicago police said a 17-year-old boy carjacked a total of 11 victims at gunpoint over the last two weeks. Nine of the carjackings occurred within a single day.

St. Sabina hosting end-of-summer block party on Chicago's South Side
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There's a big back-to-school party happening Friday night on Chicago's South Side. Renaissance Park will fill with music, games, and plenty of giveaways for the Saint Sabina Summer Block Party.

14-year-old boy among 10 people wounded by gunfire in Chicago Thursday

At least three people were injured in drive by shootings in Chicago Thursday. In total people were wounded by gunfire throughout the day.

Chicago driver charged with DUI after running light, causing crash that killed 14-year-old girl: police

The vehicle pinned Angela Short, 14, against a Walgreens sign, the police report states. The child was rushed to Comer Children’s Hospital and pronounced dead. Dwayne Owens has been charged with DUI.

St. Sabina holds first summer block party
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It was all about unity in the community at Renaissance Park in Auburn Gresham Friday night.

Man shot while riding bicycle on Chicago's South Side

A 43-year-old man was on a bicycle when a black vehicle approached, police said. A male offender got out of the driver's side of the vehicle and opened fire.