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.
Chicago police identify child found alone on South Side
UPDATE: Chicago police say this boy, who was found alone on the South Side, has been reunited with family.
Lightfoot celebrates election results with voters on the South Side
Chicago's 21st Ward had the highest percentage of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris votes citywide. "I'm very excited," said Southsider Roxie Scott. "I started shouting last night and went to church still shouting."
Robberies reported on the Near South Side
Chicago police are warning residents of three robberies report on the Near South Side.
Two men shot in West Woodlawn on South Side
Two men were shot Saturday in Chicago's West Woodlawn neighborhood, added two more people to the list of more than 3,000 shot and wounded in the city so far this year.
Two men wounded in shooting in West Lawn on the Southwest Side
Two men were shot and wounded in the West Lawn neighborhood on Chicago's Southwest Side on Saturday. More than 3,000 people have been shot and wounded in Chicago so far this year.
Six people in custody in paintball shootings released without charges
Six people who were taken into custody in paintball attacks have been released without charges. Over 200 paintball shootings have been reported in Chicago in September and October.
Man blows red light and crashes into Chicago police car
A 27-year-old man blew a red light and crashed into a Chicago police car on Saturday night on the South Side, police say. The officers were not injured. The 27-year-old was hospitalized in good condition, and cited for disobeying a stop light and driving without insurance.
Two shot dead, seven wounded in Chicago so far this weekend
At least two people have been shot dead and seven others wounded in Chicago so far this weekend.
Man charged with robbing man on CTA train
A 43-year-old man is facing a felony charge after he was arrested in connection with a robbery Oct. 12 on a CTA train on the Southwest Side.
14-year-old among 7 fatally shot in Chicago this weekend
Seven people were killed and 26 others were injured in shootings across Chicago since over the weekend.
Man shot in Trumbull Park on Chicago's South Side
A man was shot and wounded in Chicago's Trumbull Park neighborhood on the South Side Saturday, one of more than 2,800 people shot and wounded so far this year.