Shooting on Chicago's Southwest Side leaves man critically wounded

A man was critically wounded in a shooting early Friday in the Archer Heights neighborhood on the Southwest Side, police said.

Chicago crime: 3 killed, another wounded in Garfield Park shootings

Three people were killed and another was wounded in separate shootings Thursday night in the Garfield Park neighborhood. 

Chicago weather: Fall-like air brings cooler 70s early next week

Chicago will enjoy mostly sunny, mild late-summer weather with only slight chances for showers before cooler, fall-like air arrives early next week

Roseland homeowner?s dream dampened by neighbor?s overgrown lot
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A Roseland woman has reached a major milestone by purchasing her first home through a Chicago Housing Authority program. But her version of the American dream hasn?t come without obstacles.

Chicago weather: Brief warm-up leading into the weekend

Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the low to mid 60s. Areas of patchy fog will be possible by early Friday morning.

Roseland homeowner’s dream dampened by neighbor’s overgrown lot

A Roseland woman has reached a major milestone by purchasing her first home through a Chicago Housing Authority program. But her version of the American dream hasn’t come without obstacles.

First responders help Roseland homeowner
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A woman in Roseland has achieved a major milestone by purchasing her own home through a Chicago Housing Authority program.

Larry's Legacy: Classic car auction
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For decades one of Chicago's most successful real-estate developers was quietly building one of the most impressive and audacious car collections in the entire country.

CTA budget crisis eased by $74M from Metra, Pace

The Chicago Transit Authority avoided immediate service cuts and fare hikes Thursday after regional transportation officials approved a plan to shift suburban transit funds to help cover the city agency’s budget shortfall.

Illinois man busted with over $250K of merchandise stolen from freight trains: police
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A Palos Heights man is facing felony theft charges after police recovered an estimated $250,000 worth of stolen merchandise linked to freight thefts across the Chicago area.

Pritzker says state won't help CPS close $74M budget gap
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The Chicago Teachers' Union rallying after Governor Pritzker dumped cold water on the idea that state lawmakers might come to the rescue on Chicago Public Schools? financial woes.

CTA budget crisis eased by $74M from Metra, Pace
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The Chicago Transit Authority avoided immediate service cuts and fare hikes Thursday after regional transportation officials approved a plan to shift suburban transit funds to help cover the city agency?s budget shortfall.

Winning $400K Lucky Day Lotto ticket sold on Chicago's West Side

A Chicago lottery player is $400,000 richer after buying a winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket at a Mobil gas station on the city’s West Side.

Chicago man sentenced for illegally having gun in home full of children

Prosecutors say Brandon Johnson (not to be confused with Chicago's mayor) has been sentenced after illegally having a gun inside a home full of children.

3 men shot while sitting in car on Chicago's South Side, police say

Two suspects opened fire on a car Thursday morning on Chicago’s South Side, leaving three men hospitalized, police said.

Chicago speed cameras, Pizza City Fest & CPS budget explained | ChicagoNOW
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What's trending in Chicago? A look at the wildest news stories we have seen this week. Block Club Chicago joins us to break down major community stories, including a survey on speed cameras. Then, a preview of Pizza City Fest in River North. Plus, Paris Schutz joins us to explain the politics behind Chicago Public Schools? budget gap. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.