Woodlawn church looks to develop hub for Black life
The Apostolic Church of God has been in Woodlawn for nearly 70 years. Now, it’s looking to use some of its property to create a hub of Black life, culture and entertainment for the community.
The Apostolic Church of God has been in Woodlawn for nearly 70 years. Now, it’s looking to use some of its property to create a hub of Black life, culture and entertainment for the community.
Videos show Lyft driver, passengers being shot at in Woodlawn; driver then beaten up by passengers' friends
TERRIFYING VIDEOS: No one was hit by the gunfire, but the driver was later beaten by friends of the passengers when he dropped them off.
TERRIFYING VIDEOS: No one was hit by the gunfire, but the driver was later beaten by friends of the passengers when he dropped them off.
Rideshare drivers being carjacked at gunpoint on Chicago's South Side
In each incident, a rideshare driver arrives at the requested location to pick up a customer. One to three male suspects then enter the vehicle, display a handgun and order the victim to leave the vehicle.
In each incident, a rideshare driver arrives at the requested location to pick up a customer. One to three male suspects then enter the vehicle, display a handgun and order the victim to leave the vehicle.
2 women shot, 1 struck in face in West Woodlawn Saturday
Two women were shot while standing on a sidewalk in West Woodlawn Saturday morning, according to police.
Two women were shot while standing on a sidewalk in West Woodlawn Saturday morning, according to police.
Pastor Corey Brooks living on a roof top to raise money in Woodlawn
The pastor joins Good Day Chicago to talk about why he is on the roof top, and how the money raised will be used to help bring a new community center to Woodlawn.
The pastor joins Good Day Chicago to talk about why he is on the roof top, and how the money raised will be used to help bring a new community center to Woodlawn.
Woman dies after rear-ending CTA bus in Woodlawn: police
The bus was stopped at a bus stop when the woman slammed into the back of it.
The bus was stopped at a bus stop when the woman slammed into the back of it.
Woodlawn community looks to reinvent itself behind new master plan
Dr. Byron Brazier from Apostolic Church of God and his son, J. Byron Brazier, talk about their vision for the Woodlawn neighborhood and the community's opportunity for transformation.
Dr. Byron Brazier from Apostolic Church of God and his son, J. Byron Brazier, talk about their vision for the Woodlawn neighborhood and the community's opportunity for transformation.
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.