Illinois lawmaker threatens to block $50M for proposed CPS school
One of the strongest backers for a new high school on Chicago's Near South Side is threatening to block $50 million in state funding for the project.
One of the strongest backers for a new high school on Chicago's Near South Side is threatening to block $50 million in state funding for the project.
Chicago police: Man wanted for shooting another man in the neck
Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying a man who allegedly shot another man in the neck last week.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying a man who allegedly shot another man in the neck last week.
Man shot in neck while riding CTA Red Line Train
A man was shot in the neck on a CTA Red Line Train on Chicago's Near South Side Wednesday night.
A man was shot in the neck on a CTA Red Line Train on Chicago's Near South Side Wednesday night.
Surveillance video shows Chicago carjacking with child inside vehicle
"As we were walking out the shop, they were pulled off in his car, and he was like, ‘Oh my God, my baby, my baby!’" said a witness.
"As we were walking out the shop, they were pulled off in his car, and he was like, ‘Oh my God, my baby, my baby!’" said a witness.
Surveillance video shows Chicago carjacking with child inside vehicle
A one-year-old boy was found safe after the vehicle he was in was stolen Wednesday afternoon on Chicago's South Side.
A one-year-old boy was found safe after the vehicle he was in was stolen Wednesday afternoon on Chicago's South Side.
Man, 24, shot standing at Near South Side bus stop
A man was shot and wounded while waiting at a bus stop Monday night on the Near South Side.
A man was shot and wounded while waiting at a bus stop Monday night on the Near South Side.
Chicago Public Schools scraps plans for new $120M Near South Side high school
In an eleventh-hour reversal, Chicago Public Schools officials on Wednesday pulled their proposal for a controversial $120 million Near South Side high school.
In an eleventh-hour reversal, Chicago Public Schools officials on Wednesday pulled their proposal for a controversial $120 million Near South Side high school.
CPS hits pause on new high school proposal
In an eleventh-hour reversal, Chicago Public Schools officials on Wednesday pulled their proposal for a controversial $120 million Near South Side high school.
In an eleventh-hour reversal, Chicago Public Schools officials on Wednesday pulled their proposal for a controversial $120 million Near South Side high school.
Man shot dead on Chicago's Near South Side
A 26-year-old man was a passenger in a vehicle when a black Sedan approached. Police said unknown passengers began shooting into the vehicle, and the man was struck in the chest.
A 26-year-old man was a passenger in a vehicle when a black Sedan approached. Police said unknown passengers began shooting into the vehicle, and the man was struck in the chest.
Chicago Public Schools setting aside $70 million for a new Near South high school
Chicago Public Schools is setting aside $70 million for a new Near South high school, giving the community a major boost in its yearslong push for a new building in or near Chinatown.
Chicago Public Schools is setting aside $70 million for a new Near South high school, giving the community a major boost in its yearslong push for a new building in or near Chinatown.
Swimmer dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Northerly Island
A swimmer died after he was pulled from Lake Michigan Tuesday evening near Northerly Island.
A swimmer died after he was pulled from Lake Michigan Tuesday evening near Northerly Island.
Teen charged with robbing two people, including one on public transit in Chicago's Loop
Donovon McClary is charged with robbing an 18-year-old man on public transit on North State Street in the Loop on April 22, and attacking another man on the Near South Side a couple days later.
Donovon McClary is charged with robbing an 18-year-old man on public transit on North State Street in the Loop on April 22, and attacking another man on the Near South Side a couple days later.
Missing 13-year-old found safe: police
A 13-year-old girl who was reported missing Friday from the Near South Side has been found safe.
A 13-year-old girl who was reported missing Friday from the Near South Side has been found safe.
Teen armed with weapon robbed multiple people on public transit: police
A 17-year-old boy is accused of robbing multiple people in Chicago on public transit.
A 17-year-old boy is accused of robbing multiple people in Chicago on public transit.
Two Chicago carjacking suspects who died after jumping into river to escape police identified
Illinois State Police said that they spotted a carjacked car around 4:40 a.m., and tracked it to 173rd and Torrence Avenue.
Illinois State Police said that they spotted a carjacked car around 4:40 a.m., and tracked it to 173rd and Torrence Avenue.
Third body recovered from Chicago waters in 24-hour period
A body was recovered from Lake Michigan Saturday morning, the third body pulled from Chicago waterways in less than 24 hours.
A body was recovered from Lake Michigan Saturday morning, the third body pulled from Chicago waterways in less than 24 hours.
Chicago Transit Authority confirms a CTA employee has been arrested for allegedly shooting a man on Red Line
The CTA said in a statement: “Based on our own investigation, we can also confirm that this employee was in violation of several CTA workforce rules, including one that expressly prohibits the possession of a firearm. CTA is pursuing termination of this employee.”
The CTA said in a statement: “Based on our own investigation, we can also confirm that this employee was in violation of several CTA workforce rules, including one that expressly prohibits the possession of a firearm. CTA is pursuing termination of this employee.”
17-year-old girl shot in the neck on Chicago's Near South Side
Two suspects walked up to the 17-year-old girl. One produced a handgun and began firing shots. She was struck in the neck.
Two suspects walked up to the 17-year-old girl. One produced a handgun and began firing shots. She was struck in the neck.
Fundraiser to provide bulletproof vests for Chicago Police held on the South Side
A bulletproof vest typically costs $500 to $700, and they need to be replaced every few years. Normally officers pay for them.
A bulletproof vest typically costs $500 to $700, and they need to be replaced every few years. Normally officers pay for them.
19-year-old shot while driving on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
A man was shot while driving on DuSable Lake Shore Drive Tuesday night on the Near South Side.
A man was shot while driving on DuSable Lake Shore Drive Tuesday night on the Near South Side.