Chicago-area residents find success changing careers mid-pandemic
Lita Selmon and Erich Krumrei talk about what led them to seek a career change during the pandemic and how their new ventures are going now.
94 individuals from River Forest school quarantined after potential COVID-19 exposure
Ninety-four individuals from Roosevelt Middle School in River Forest are quarantining after potential exposure to COVID-19, the school said.
Chicago professors caught gushing over teaching social justice on Zoom: 'I'm living the life over here'
Two Chicago-based professors were caught gushing about teaching social justice in the classroom during a school board meeting held via Zoom in February.
Cyclist dies days after being struck by vehicle in River Forest
A man who was hit by a vehicle while riding a bicycle earlier this month in suburban River Forest has died from his injuries.
Archdiocese of Chicago to consolidate 2 more parishes in western suburbs
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Friday they would be consolidating two more parishes in the western suburbs following a series of similar consolidations in the Chicago area.
Concordia University Chicago lays off 51, closes 15 programs
A liberal arts college in suburban Chicago has laid off 51 faculty and staff members and closed more than a dozen academic programs because of budget concerns exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Driver in River Forest crash that killed 4, including relative, charged with reckless homicide
A Chicago man is facing several reckless homicide charges after crashing the vehicle he was driving into a Starbucks in River Forest, killing four of his passengers, including a relative.
4 killed in River Forest crash
Four people died after a vehicle crashed into a building Sunday in west suburban River Forest.
High school reprinting yearbooks after potentially racist symbol appeared in photos
A high school in suburban Chicago has decided to reprint its yearbooks after pictures of a potentially racist symbol appeared in the books initially.