Boy, 14, arrested in connection with armed carjackings, robberies
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with four felonies in connection with multiple carjackings and robberies on the north and northwest sides last summer.
Saint Patrick High School students buzz about expanding beekeeping program
Saint Patrick High School students are buzzing with excitement about a growing beekeeping program that has expanded significantly this year.
Saint Patrick High School students excited about expanding their beekeeping program
Students are involved in all aspects of the operation, from building and maintaining beehives to cultivating peppers for their signature hot honey. The program provides real-world experience that’s both sweet and spicy.
Cook County judge faces criticism after deadly stabbing in Portage Park
A deadly stabbing on Chicago's Northwest Side is reigniting calls for changes in how domestic violence cases are handled, following a tragic incident that left a woman dead and an off-duty police officer wounded on Tuesday afternoon.
'He killed her': Chicago neighbors react after woman fatally stabbed, suspect found dead
A woman was fatally stabbed and an off-duty police officer was grazed by gunfire Tuesday afternoon on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Suspect found dead after woman fatally stabbed, off-duty cop grazed by gunfire in Portage Park
A suspect was found dead after a woman was fatally stabbed and an off-duty police officer was grazed by gunfire Tuesday afternoon on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Chicago man allegedly carjacked woman in Portage Park
A Chicago man allegedly carjacked a woman at gunpoint in Portage Park earlier this month.
Chicago police arrest 16-year-old boys who allegedly robbed 2 people at gunpoint
Two 16-year-old boys were arrested this week after allegedly committing two armed robberies on Chicago's Northwest Side in June.
Future of Portage Theater, courtroom sketch art and more from Block Club Chicago
Block Club Chicago's Jon Hansen joined the show to discuss the latest news from the neighborhoods.
3 smash-and-grab burglaries reported overnight on Chicago's Northwest Side
Chicago police are investigating after two businesses were burglarized early Monday morning on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Reinberg Elementary boosts security amid potential social media threat
Peter Reinberg Elementary School is tightening security this week after learning of a potential threat on social media.
Reinberg Elementary boosts security amid potential social media threat
Peter Reinberg Elementary School is tightening security this week after learning of a potential threat on social media.
Northwest Side businesses targeted by burglars: CPD
Chicago police issued an alert after three businesses were broken into and burglarized Saturday morning on the Northwest Side.
Man, 21, shot in Portage Park backyard
A man was shot during an argument Thursday night in the Portage Park neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Driver in custody after hitting several parked cars in Portage Park
Two people were arrested after fleeing the scene of a crash in Portage Park Monday night.
Portage Park school converted into migrant shelter, hosting 300 migrants
A Portage Park Catholic school building which was converted into a migrant shelter officially opened its doors Tuesday.
New Chicago migrant shelter still undergoing renovations despite grand opening
A former Catholic school building on the Northwest Side is being converted into migrant housing. A grand opening celebration was held on Tuesday but there's a hiccup, as the main facility isn't ready.
Chicago school converted into migrant shelter
A Portage Park Catholic school building which was converted into a migrant shelter officially opened its doors Tuesday.
Winner of Windy City Hot Dog Eating Contest devours 12 hot dogs in 5 minutes
The third annual Windy City Hot Dog Eating Contest officially has a winner!
Windy City Hot Dog Fest showcases hundreds of variations of Chicago franks
Hot dog lovers, this one's for you! Portage Park will play host to Windy City Hot Dog Fest on Sunday.