Boy, 8, dies weeks after crash at Illinois child care facility, coroner says
An 8-year-old boy who was injured after a car crashed into an after-school care building in downstate Chatham on April 28 died on Monday.
An 8-year-old boy who was injured after a car crashed into an after-school care building in downstate Chatham on April 28 died on Monday.
Woman, 20, shot in Chatham
A 20-year-old woman was shot and killed early Thursday morning in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood, police said.
A 20-year-old woman was shot and killed early Thursday morning in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood, police said.
'Spend in the Black' aims to reclaim the Black dollar on Chicago's South Side, organizers say
$1,000 giveaways, 100 vendors, and a big message: reclaim the Black dollar. See what's happening in Chicago this weekend.
$1,000 giveaways, 100 vendors, and a big message: reclaim the Black dollar. See what's happening in Chicago this weekend.
'Spend in the Black' aims to reclaim the Black dollar in Chicago
$1,000 giveaways, 100 vendors, and a big message: reclaim the Black dollar. See what's happening this weekend in Chicago.
$1,000 giveaways, 100 vendors, and a big message: reclaim the Black dollar. See what's happening this weekend in Chicago.
CTA crime: Pair charged in Red Line robberies
Two men were charged in connection with a pair of armed robberies Wednesday on the CTA Red Line.
Two men were charged in connection with a pair of armed robberies Wednesday on the CTA Red Line.
CTA violent robbery: 7 wanted for jumping Red Line rider
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying seven people who attacked and robbed a CTA Red Line rider last month on the South Side.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying seven people who attacked and robbed a CTA Red Line rider last month on the South Side.
Chicago shooting suspect arrested in Indianapolis by U.S. Marshals
A suspect in a South Side shooting that wounded a woman in December was arrested in Indianapolis, authorities said.
A suspect in a South Side shooting that wounded a woman in December was arrested in Indianapolis, authorities said.
Herschell Lewis: Missing 25-year-old man has died, medical examiner confirms
A 25-year-old Chicago man, who had been missing earlier this month, has died, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner.
A 25-year-old Chicago man, who had been missing earlier this month, has died, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner.
Chatham shooting leaves 25-year-old dead
A man was shot and killed Sunday night in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood.
A man was shot and killed Sunday night in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood.
Herschell Lewis: Family seeks help after man missing for nearly 10 days on South Side
A South Side family is asking for help finding 25-year-old Herschell Lewis, who has been missing for nearly 10 days.
A South Side family is asking for help finding 25-year-old Herschell Lewis, who has been missing for nearly 10 days.
Herschell Lewis: Family seeks help after man missing for nearly 10 days on South Side
A South Side family is asking for help finding 25-year-old Herschell Lewis, who has been missing for nearly 10 days.
A South Side family is asking for help finding 25-year-old Herschell Lewis, who has been missing for nearly 10 days.
Student shot outside high school on Chicago's South Side
A 15-year-old student was shot outside a school on Chicago's South Side Tuesday morning.
A 15-year-old student was shot outside a school on Chicago's South Side Tuesday morning.
Mother of student at Chicago charter school speaks out after girl shot before class
The mother of a freshman said her daughter witnessed the shooting and called her immediately after.
The mother of a freshman said her daughter witnessed the shooting and called her immediately after.
15-year-old student at Perspectives Leadership Campus in Chicago shot outside school
A 15-year-old student was shot outside a school on Chicago's South Side Tuesday morning.
A 15-year-old student was shot outside a school on Chicago's South Side Tuesday morning.
15-year-old student shot outside Chicago charter school
A 15-year-old girl was wounded in a shooting outside her school Tuesday morning.
A 15-year-old girl was wounded in a shooting outside her school Tuesday morning.
Chicago barbecue joint named winner of James Beard Award
A Chicago barbecue restaurant was named a winner of one of the most prestigious awards in the food industry.
A Chicago barbecue restaurant was named a winner of one of the most prestigious awards in the food industry.
Chicago BBQ restaurant named James Beard Award winner
A Chicago barbecue restaurant was named a winner of one of the most prestigious awards in the food industry.
A Chicago barbecue restaurant was named a winner of one of the most prestigious awards in the food industry.
Lem's Bar-B-B-Q names James Beard Award winner
Lem?s Bar-B-Q was one of six recipients of the James Beard Foundation?s 2025 America?s Classics Award in the restaurant and chefs category.
Lem?s Bar-B-Q was one of six recipients of the James Beard Foundation?s 2025 America?s Classics Award in the restaurant and chefs category.
Chicago BBQ restaurant named James Beard Award winner
A Chicago barbecue restaurant was named a winner of one of the most prestigious awards in the food industry.
A Chicago barbecue restaurant was named a winner of one of the most prestigious awards in the food industry.
From MLK's driver to community impact: The powerful story of Leak and Sons Funeral Home in Chicago
For over 90 years, Leak and Sons Funeral Homes has been supporting Chicagoland families during their times of loss. But beyond their funeral services, they remain deeply committed to giving back to the community in ways that many people may not realize.
For over 90 years, Leak and Sons Funeral Homes has been supporting Chicagoland families during their times of loss. But beyond their funeral services, they remain deeply committed to giving back to the community in ways that many people may not realize.


















