Volunteers travel around Chicago's South and West Sides, giving away turkeys
A unique Thanksgiving turkey giveaway in Chicago had the birds coming to the people, instead of the people coming to the birds. Volunteers traveled to ten locations on Sunday, hitting all of Chicago's Black and Brown communities on the South and West Sides.
Homer Glen man charged with carjacking man in Near South Side
At about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nixon allegedly carjacked a male victim in the 2500 block of South State Street.
8 Chicago businesses cited for violating mask mandate
The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) investigated 74 businesses from Oct. 14 through Oct. 17.
Chicago police search for man who attacked woman near Green Line station
Chicago police are looking for a man who attacked a woman near the CTA Green Line station Friday.
More than 7,200 runners race in Chicago Half Marathon
The runners ranged in age from 14-years-old to 85-years-old. They came from 47 states and 21 countries.
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama to visit Chicago this week
The Obamas will attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.
Chicago launching two-year effort to install 100 miles of new and upgraded bike lanes
“When you look here, you see an example of the equity that CDOT is starting to bring to the bike network in Chicago. There's a long way to go. They can do better, but this is some of the best work they can do. We want all bike lanes to look like this,” said Peter Taylor, President of Friends of the Major Taylor Trail.
Chicago Peace Games tournament brings young men together with NBA stars, former college players
"It's hard to have success without failure," said NBA referee James Williams.
Bicyclist, 70, dies after striking parked truck on Near South Side
A 70-year-old bicyclist died Tuesday after crashing into a parked truck on the Near South Side.
Man, 20, shot in the face on Lake Shore Drive in Near South Side
The 20-year-old was traveling when he heard shots and felt pain
Thunderstorms heading for Chicago and suburbs Monday afternoon and evening
Some of the storms could bring damaging winds and large hail. The National Weather Service said the severe risk exists across the Chicago area, but the most likely spots for the worst storms are south of I-88 in areas including Aurora, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Orland Park, Oak Lawn, Hammond and the south side of Chicago.
Mothers from Chicago and suburbs say that Child Tax Credit expansion will make a huge difference
"This tax credit is definitely a blessing," said Maria Ramirez, a working mom in Waukegan. "I am working two jobs as a middle class American in Lake County. I've never qualified for any government assistance because I've made just over the minimum bracket. So it leaves me in a predicament where I don't qualify, so I have to get a second job."
Man shot in Rosemoor
The victim, 50, was hospitalized in good condition. He is one of more than 300 people shot in Chicago since January 1.
Woman shot in drive-by on the South Side
The woman was driving along South Stony Island Avenue when someone in another car opened fire.
One person shot while driving on Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago
Two people were shot on Chicago expressways this weekend. One was killed on a ramp to the Kennedy. The other was shot on the Dan Ryan near 63rd Street.
Father Michael Pfleger faces second allegation of abuse
A second person is now alleging that Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church on the South Side abused them. This new allegation comes from the brother of the first victim.
Shooter in deadly, random rampage across Chicago posted bizarre videos online before death
Jason Nightengale -- the man who rampaged across Chicago's South Side on Saturday, killing three people and wounding four others -- posted bizarre videos on social media in the days and hours leading up to the rampage. In one video just two days before the shooting rampage, he held a gun to the camera and muttered, "no music, no music, I don't need no seatbelt, I'm coming, girl."
Man wounded in drive-by shooting on South Side
The 26-year-old victim was shot in the head while riding in a car on South State Street in Chicago on Sunday.
15-year-old girl shot in the head while riding in car was one of many victims in shooting rampage
The 15-year-old girl just happened to be riding in a car when Jason Nightengale showed up, police said. He had already shot several other people at random, and he shot her in the head. Her mother was driving.
Woman charged with burglary, looting
A 28-year-old woman from the Near South Side has been charged with burglary and looting after she was identified as an individual who burglarized a business in August.