Lurie Children's launches genetics and rare diseases division behind $11M gift

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has received an $11 million gift to establish the Edwards Family Division of Genetics and Rare Diseases.

Chicago weather: Get ready for more snow

More light snow and strong winds today lead into a midweek snowfall and dangerously cold arctic air arriving by the weekend.

Man fatally shot by Chicago police during stolen car investigation

A man was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer Tuesday night after allegedly dragging an officer during a struggle inside a vehicle linked to a stolen-car investigation on the city’s Northwest Side.

Feds demand changes to improve Chicago transit system safety
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Riders could see more police presence on CTA trains and buses after the Trump administration is demanding changes to make the system safer.

After ICE leaves Chicago, Little Village businesses recover slowly
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Just weeks after federal immigration agents left Chicago, many largely Latino communities like Little Village are slowly seeing things get back to normal but are still feeling the impact.

Broken elevator makes disabled Chicago area woman 'feel like a prisoner'

Joyce Isom says she’s been trapped inside her home for three months since the only elevator in her apartment building went out of service.

Chicago alderman revives curfew plan with longer police notice window

Ald. Hopkins is back with another proposal that would give police the authority to declare curfews at any public space, at any time of day.

Chicago's Little Village still recovers after immigration operations
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While most of the immigration agents have left Chicago after Operation Midway Blitz, many communities like Little Village are still recovering.

Chicago alderman proposes new curfew
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Chicago Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) is back with another curfew proposal — one that would give police the authority to declare curfews at any public space, at any time of day, to curb teen group violence. And he says this proposal is different than a “snap curfew."

Federal government issues safety directive to CTA
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The federal government is putting the CTA on notice. You might see more police patrols on your rides.