Activists demand more affordable housing near Obama Presidential Center
The Obama CBA Coalition called on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to follow through with the "Woodlawn Housing Preservation" ordinance and designate 52 city owned vacant lots near the Presidential Center for affordable housing. Their request includes all the city-owned vacant lots on 63rd Street, east of Cottage Grove Avenue.
The Obama CBA Coalition called on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to follow through with the "Woodlawn Housing Preservation" ordinance and designate 52 city owned vacant lots near the Presidential Center for affordable housing. Their request includes all the city-owned vacant lots on 63rd Street, east of Cottage Grove Avenue.
Chicago police pay $100 for every gun turned in, no questions asked
Police paid $100 per real gun, and $10 for each BB gun, air gun or replica gun.
Police paid $100 per real gun, and $10 for each BB gun, air gun or replica gun.
Chicago man charged with shooting victim multiple times in Woodlawn
Chicago police said Major Taylor, 20, shot a man multiple times in Woodlawn last month.
Chicago police said Major Taylor, 20, shot a man multiple times in Woodlawn last month.
Chicago pastor living in tent on roof of his church shares update
The cold weather is not hampering Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks.
The cold weather is not hampering Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks.
Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks gives update from Woodlawn rooftop
The cold weather is not hampering Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks.
The cold weather is not hampering Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks.
Pastor raising money for community center by sleeping on roof for 100 days
Pastor Corey Brooks is committed to sleeping outside for 100 days in order to raise money for a community center in Woodlawn.
Pastor Corey Brooks is committed to sleeping outside for 100 days in order to raise money for a community center in Woodlawn.
13-year-old girl reported missing from Woodlawn located
Chicago police canceled a missing persons alert for a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing from the Woodlawn neighborhood over the weekend.
Chicago police canceled a missing persons alert for a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing from the Woodlawn neighborhood over the weekend.
Man, 28, dies after shot in neck and shoulder in West Woodlawn: Police
The Chicago Police Department is investigating a homicide after a 28-year-old man was shot in the neck in the West Woodlawn neighborhood.
The Chicago Police Department is investigating a homicide after a 28-year-old man was shot in the neck in the West Woodlawn neighborhood.
Illinois lawmaker says Pritzker not doing enough to curb Chicago's rising violence
A Republican candidate for Illinois governor talked about Chicago's deadly street violence after spending a night camped outside on the South Side.
A Republican candidate for Illinois governor talked about Chicago's deadly street violence after spending a night camped outside on the South Side.
Illinois lawmaker says Pritzker not doing enough to curb Chicago's rising violence
A Republican candidate for Illinois governor talked about Chicago's deadly street violence after spending a night camped outside on the South Side.
A Republican candidate for Illinois governor talked about Chicago's deadly street violence after spending a night camped outside on the South Side.
Undefeated Chicago boys football team surpasses $30K goal to travel to Florida for national championship
Former President Barack Obama visited the junior league football team and inspired them to win every game. They're now undefeated, but the 13-year-old boys need $30,000 to get to Kissimmee.
Former President Barack Obama visited the junior league football team and inspired them to win every game. They're now undefeated, but the 13-year-old boys need $30,000 to get to Kissimmee.
Chicago city worker rescued after getting trapped in hole on South Side
Some scary moments for a Chicago worker on Wednesday.
Some scary moments for a Chicago worker on Wednesday.
Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks sleeping outside for 100 days to raise money for community center
Chicago’s famous “Rooftop Pastor“ is back up on the roof again. Pastor Corey Brooks plans to spend 100 days living outdoors on top of some freight containers, in an effort to raise millions of dollars for a community center in Woodlawn.
Chicago’s famous “Rooftop Pastor“ is back up on the roof again. Pastor Corey Brooks plans to spend 100 days living outdoors on top of some freight containers, in an effort to raise millions of dollars for a community center in Woodlawn.
Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks starts his 100 day campout against gun violence
Ten years ago, Pastor Corey Brooks became known as the “rooftop pastor” when he spent 94 days on the roof of a crime-infested motel at this same location, raising $45,000 for it to be demolished.
Ten years ago, Pastor Corey Brooks became known as the “rooftop pastor” when he spent 94 days on the roof of a crime-infested motel at this same location, raising $45,000 for it to be demolished.
New push for tougher penalties for people who murder children in Illinois
“What kind of nonsense is that to have people think that they can get away with shooting in places like an amusement park?” said State Rep. LaShawn Ford, referencing a shooting in Villa Park. “On the west side, we have someone shooting at McDonalds. That's ridiculous. We have to send the message to people that we are not going to tolerate killing our babies."
“What kind of nonsense is that to have people think that they can get away with shooting in places like an amusement park?” said State Rep. LaShawn Ford, referencing a shooting in Villa Park. “On the west side, we have someone shooting at McDonalds. That's ridiculous. We have to send the message to people that we are not going to tolerate killing our babies."
Man shot in the back in Woodlawn
A 27-year-old man was shot while standing outside of a vehicle Sunday morning in Woodlawn.
A 27-year-old man was shot while standing outside of a vehicle Sunday morning in Woodlawn.
Chicago police release new video showing vehicle, suspects connected to fatal shooting of 4-year-old
VIDEO RELEASED: New video was released by Chicago police in connection to the fatal shooting of a 4-year-old in Woodlawn last month.
VIDEO RELEASED: New video was released by Chicago police in connection to the fatal shooting of a 4-year-old in Woodlawn last month.
Woman wounded in Woodlawn shooting
A woman was shot while riding in a car in the Woodlawn neighborhood.
A woman was shot while riding in a car in the Woodlawn neighborhood.
8 Chicago businesses cited for violating mask mandate
The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) investigated 74 businesses from Oct. 14 through Oct. 17.
The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) investigated 74 businesses from Oct. 14 through Oct. 17.
Chicago crime: Carjackings reported in Woodlawn
In each incident, someone entered a person’s vehicle armed with a black handgun, struck the person in the face with the gun, and demanded the person get out the car, Chicago police said in a community alert.
In each incident, someone entered a person’s vehicle armed with a black handgun, struck the person in the face with the gun, and demanded the person get out the car, Chicago police said in a community alert.