Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez credits teachers with his success
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools received a big honor from the City Club of Chicago Wednesday.
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools received a big honor from the City Club of Chicago Wednesday.
Family files lawsuit as mom remains on life-support after I-55 road-rage shooting involving off-duty cop
A lawsuit filed claims the officer fired first during the road-rage incident, striking Lizbeth Urbina in the head. Prosecutors have alleged her boyfriend — a passenger in the car — had been aiming a green laser light at the officer before shots were exchanged.
A lawsuit filed claims the officer fired first during the road-rage incident, striking Lizbeth Urbina in the head. Prosecutors have alleged her boyfriend — a passenger in the car — had been aiming a green laser light at the officer before shots were exchanged.
2 wounded, including innocent bystander in shootout with Chicago police in Pilsen
A shootout with Chicago police Friday morning left two people wounded, including an innocent bystand, in the Pilsen neighborhood on the city's Southwest Side.
A shootout with Chicago police Friday morning left two people wounded, including an innocent bystand, in the Pilsen neighborhood on the city's Southwest Side.
Chicago police shoot two people during exchange of gunfire in Pilsen
Chicago police shot two people during an exchange of gunfire in Pilsen Friday morning, according to police.
Chicago police shot two people during an exchange of gunfire in Pilsen Friday morning, according to police.
Chicago police trade shots with gunman in Pilsen
Police are questioning persons of interest after shots were fired at and by officers Friday morning in the Pilsen neighborhood.
Police are questioning persons of interest after shots were fired at and by officers Friday morning in the Pilsen neighborhood.
The 2022 'YETI Film Tour' stops in Chicago
YETI, the brand known for their durable outdoor gear, has teamed up with a variety of nature conservation nonprofits to offer a series of short adventure films set in the wild. They will be shown together, one night only, in Pilsen.
YETI, the brand known for their durable outdoor gear, has teamed up with a variety of nature conservation nonprofits to offer a series of short adventure films set in the wild. They will be shown together, one night only, in Pilsen.
The 2022 'YETI Film Tour' stops in Chicago
Itching to escape from the city this summer? Look no further than Pilsen. YETI has teamed up with a variety of nature conservation nonprofits to offer a series of seven films that will transport you into the wild.
Itching to escape from the city this summer? Look no further than Pilsen. YETI has teamed up with a variety of nature conservation nonprofits to offer a series of seven films that will transport you into the wild.
Pilsen restaurant honoring gun violence victims
The Chicago restaurant staff at Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp is wearing orange in support of ?National Gun Violence Awareness Day.?
The Chicago restaurant staff at Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp is wearing orange in support of ?National Gun Violence Awareness Day.?
Businesses create new Pilsen Chamber of Commerce
Small businesses in the Pilsen community have a new advocate --- the Pilsen Chamber of Commerce.
Small businesses in the Pilsen community have a new advocate --- the Pilsen Chamber of Commerce.
Thousands of Chicago residents apply for chance to receive $500 for a year as deadline looms
The city-run program will select 5,000 participants to give $500 a month for a year.
The city-run program will select 5,000 participants to give $500 a month for a year.
Pilsen residents rally against Chicago metal recycling company that they say is polluting the air
An 8-year-old with asthma says her lungs are being destroyed by polluters. "My asthma inhaler, I always have to carry, sometimes I can’t breathe."
An 8-year-old with asthma says her lungs are being destroyed by polluters. "My asthma inhaler, I always have to carry, sometimes I can’t breathe."
Pilsen residents oppose permit renewal for metal plant
Fears are mounting of a growing pollution threat in Chicago?s Pilsen neighborhood. Now, there?s an effort to stop it.
Fears are mounting of a growing pollution threat in Chicago?s Pilsen neighborhood. Now, there?s an effort to stop it.
Pilsen high school ordering students to lock up phones during school day
The school is ordering students to lock up their phones for the whole school day starting April 25.
The school is ordering students to lock up their phones for the whole school day starting April 25.
Benito Juarez Academy in Pilsen banning cell phones on campus
The school is ordering students to lock up their phones for the whole school day starting April 25.
The school is ordering students to lock up their phones for the whole school day starting April 25.
Pilsen food pantry giving away bikes, scooters
A Chicago food pantry isn't just donating food this weekend.
A Chicago food pantry isn't just donating food this weekend.
Frida Kahlo photo exhibition graces the walls of Pilsen's National Museum of Mexican Art
Hundreds of photos by legendary artist Frida Kahlo are on now display at the National Museum of Mexican Art in the Pilsen neighborhood.
Hundreds of photos by legendary artist Frida Kahlo are on now display at the National Museum of Mexican Art in the Pilsen neighborhood.
Police warn Chicago residents after trio of armed carjackings
Chicago police issued an alert to residents of two districts after groups of people have been robbing and carjacking victims at gunpoint on the West Side.
Chicago police issued an alert to residents of two districts after groups of people have been robbing and carjacking victims at gunpoint on the West Side.
Pilsen kids ask EPA head to protect them from ‘massive amounts of pollutants in … air we breathe’
Saying they can’t take any more air pollution in Pilsen because it’s making them sick, a group of six children hand delivered a letter to the top environmental official in Chicago Wednesday asking her to promise to conduct a comprehensive health study of the community before any new government approvals for a longtime scrap-metal operation is allowed.
Saying they can’t take any more air pollution in Pilsen because it’s making them sick, a group of six children hand delivered a letter to the top environmental official in Chicago Wednesday asking her to promise to conduct a comprehensive health study of the community before any new government approvals for a longtime scrap-metal operation is allowed.
Chicago 'Demolition Surcharge Ordinance' up for City Council vote this week
A plan to slow gentrification in two of Chicago’s hottest neighborhoods is up for a City Council vote this week.
A plan to slow gentrification in two of Chicago’s hottest neighborhoods is up for a City Council vote this week.
Chicago 'Demolition Surcharge Ordinance' up for vote this week
A plan to slow gentrification in two of Chicago?s hottest neighborhoods is up for a City Council vote this week.
A plan to slow gentrification in two of Chicago?s hottest neighborhoods is up for a City Council vote this week.