'Didn't take our spirit': Robbery, arson hasn't deterred Chicago group from decorating homes for Christmas
A weekend event that was meant to spread hope was dimmed when four volunteers were robbed Saturday night while putting up Christmas decorations in Bronzeville on the South Side.
A weekend event that was meant to spread hope was dimmed when four volunteers were robbed Saturday night while putting up Christmas decorations in Bronzeville on the South Side.
Christmas tree goes up in flames, volunteers robbed while decorating homes in Chicago
WHO DOES THIS? The women told investigators they were decorating a fence on Saturday afternoon in Bronzeville when a group of people got out of a white SUV and took their wallets and purses, then took off. The Christmas tree installed at Washington Park by “My Block, My Hood, My City” caught fire overnight.
WHO DOES THIS? The women told investigators they were decorating a fence on Saturday afternoon in Bronzeville when a group of people got out of a white SUV and took their wallets and purses, then took off. The Christmas tree installed at Washington Park by “My Block, My Hood, My City” caught fire overnight.
Spreading holiday cheer around Chicago area with good deeds and giveaways
Another event held on the city’s South Side on Saturday was sponsored by the Washington Park Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with “My Block, My Hood, My City." Three hundred people decorated Washington Park, adding ribbons, garland and so much more. Some volunteers went door to door.
Another event held on the city’s South Side on Saturday was sponsored by the Washington Park Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with “My Block, My Hood, My City." Three hundred people decorated Washington Park, adding ribbons, garland and so much more. Some volunteers went door to door.
Robber pulls down his mask, letting surveillance cameras get a clear image of his face
He had a mask, but left it dangling from his ears as he threatened an employee in a Chicago business with a handgun.
He had a mask, but left it dangling from his ears as he threatened an employee in a Chicago business with a handgun.
Obamas break ground on Chicago Presidential Center after 5-year delay
After five years of legal battles, gentrification concerns and a federal review, Barack and Michelle Obama dug shovels into the ground Tuesday during a celebratory groundbreaking on their legacy project in a lakefront Chicago park.
After five years of legal battles, gentrification concerns and a federal review, Barack and Michelle Obama dug shovels into the ground Tuesday during a celebratory groundbreaking on their legacy project in a lakefront Chicago park.
14-year-old boy, 39-year-old woman shot in Washington Park
About 7:45 p.m., the 39-year-old woman and the boy were exiting the expressway on East 59th Street when someone pulled up in an Audi and opened fire.
About 7:45 p.m., the 39-year-old woman and the boy were exiting the expressway on East 59th Street when someone pulled up in an Audi and opened fire.
Wu-Tang Clan foundation helps cleanup Chicago streets
The Wu-Tang Clan is from New York, but their foundation focuses much of its energy in Chicago.
The Wu-Tang Clan is from New York, but their foundation focuses much of its energy in Chicago.
Bud Billiken Parade makes triumphant return Saturday
Chicago’s Bud Billiken Parade is back, stepping off on the South Side for the 92nd year.
Chicago’s Bud Billiken Parade is back, stepping off on the South Side for the 92nd year.
Woman, 81, missing from Washington Park
An 81-year-old woman has been reported missing from Washington Park on the South Side.
An 81-year-old woman has been reported missing from Washington Park on the South Side.
Bud Billiken Parade returns with COVID protocols
It's been a year since the Bud Billiken Parade stepped off down Martin Luther King Drive in Bronzeville. This year, it's back with COVID-19 protocols that everyone must follow.
It's been a year since the Bud Billiken Parade stepped off down Martin Luther King Drive in Bronzeville. This year, it's back with COVID-19 protocols that everyone must follow.
Fire breaks out in Washington Park apartment building
No one was injured after a fire broke out in an apartment building in Washington Park on the South Side Thursday night.
No one was injured after a fire broke out in an apartment building in Washington Park on the South Side Thursday night.
Man killed in Washington Park drive-by shooting
A man was fatally shot Monday night in a drive-by in Washington Park on the South Side.
A man was fatally shot Monday night in a drive-by in Washington Park on the South Side.
7 shot, 2 fatally, in Chicago since Monday evening
Two people have been killed, and five others have been wounded in shootings in Chicago since 5 p.m. Monday, including, a man who was fatally shot in a drive-by in Washington Park on the South Side.
Two people have been killed, and five others have been wounded in shootings in Chicago since 5 p.m. Monday, including, a man who was fatally shot in a drive-by in Washington Park on the South Side.
GoFundMe raises over $72k for Chicago student killed by stray bullet while sitting on CTA train
A 20-year-old University of Chicago student shot while sitting on a Green Line train has died after days in the hospital.
A 20-year-old University of Chicago student shot while sitting on a Green Line train has died after days in the hospital.
Teen charged in Uptown carjacking
A 17-year-old was charged in connection with a carjacking in May in the Uptown neighborhood.
A 17-year-old was charged in connection with a carjacking in May in the Uptown neighborhood.
More than 1,200 Cook County nurses plan to walk off the job Thursday
On Thursday, over 1,200 nurses in Cook County plan to strike and walk off the job. The strike could affect patients at Stroger and Provident Hospitals and Cermak Health Services.
On Thursday, over 1,200 nurses in Cook County plan to strike and walk off the job. The strike could affect patients at Stroger and Provident Hospitals and Cermak Health Services.
12 shot dead, 42 wounded in Chicago's deadliest weekend of the year
At least 12 people were killed and another 42 were wounded in Chicago over the weekend, the deadliest of the year.
At least 12 people were killed and another 42 were wounded in Chicago over the weekend, the deadliest of the year.
14-year-old girl missing from Washington Park returns home
Serenity Nelson, a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing from Washington Park, was found and is back home, Chicago police said.
Serenity Nelson, a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing from Washington Park, was found and is back home, Chicago police said.
3 shot, 1 fatally, in Washington Park
A man was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting Saturday night in Washington Park on the South Side.
A man was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting Saturday night in Washington Park on the South Side.
Man killed, two others wounded in shooting on South Michigan Avenue
The three men were standing on the sidewalk about 7:30 p.m. at 55th and South Michigan Avenue when people inside a gray Jeep and blue Acura opened fire.
The three men were standing on the sidewalk about 7:30 p.m. at 55th and South Michigan Avenue when people inside a gray Jeep and blue Acura opened fire.