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.
40-year-old man missing from South Loop
A 40-year-old man has been reported missing from South Loop on the Near South Side.
A 40-year-old man has been reported missing from South Loop on the Near South Side.
Man charged with threatening CTA bus driver with a gun
Chicago police said that Maurice Lowry, 28, got on a bus on the South Side last Wednesday and demanded the 64-year-old driver take him to an off-route location.
Chicago police said that Maurice Lowry, 28, got on a bus on the South Side last Wednesday and demanded the 64-year-old driver take him to an off-route location.
Warning to women on Chicago's South Side: Beware of carjackers with guns
In each incident, a woman was approached by two males with guns as she sat inside or stood just outside her vehicle, and who demanded her keys.
In each incident, a woman was approached by two males with guns as she sat inside or stood just outside her vehicle, and who demanded her keys.
Man shot on DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Near South Side
The 19-year-old was walking about 9:30 p.m. when he was struck in his knee by gunfire, Chicago police said.
The 19-year-old was walking about 9:30 p.m. when he was struck in his knee by gunfire, Chicago police said.
2 wounded, 1 critically, in Lithuanian Plaza shooting
Two people were wounded, one critically in a shooting Saturday night in Lithuanian Plaza on the South Side.
Two people were wounded, one critically in a shooting Saturday night in Lithuanian Plaza on the South Side.
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.
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.
At about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nixon allegedly carjacked a male victim in the 2500 block of South State Street.