Chicago’s Koreatown didn’t disappear — it moved to the suburbs
Once centered along Lawrence Avenue in Albany Park, Chicago’s Korean community has expanded into the north suburbs as families sought better schools, safer neighborhoods and new opportunities while building a broader presence across Chicagoland.
Once centered along Lawrence Avenue in Albany Park, Chicago’s Korean community has expanded into the north suburbs as families sought better schools, safer neighborhoods and new opportunities while building a broader presence across Chicagoland.
Video shows smash-and-grab crew hit Chicago gas station
Four people used a Jeep to crash into a Chicago gas station early Friday before stealing an ATM.
Four people used a Jeep to crash into a Chicago gas station early Friday before stealing an ATM.
2 men shot, critically wounded on Chicago sidewalk
Two men were shot and critically wounded Friday morning in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood.
Two men were shot and critically wounded Friday morning in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Mild weekend ahead with rain chances
Chicago’s forecast turns steadily warmer with only brief rain chances before dry 80-degree weather arrives next week.
Chicago’s forecast turns steadily warmer with only brief rain chances before dry 80-degree weather arrives next week.
Aurora apartment residents told to leave after asbestos exposure
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency said renovation at the building didn't follow proper asbestos safety rules. Lauren Scafidi talked to an Aurora woman who refused to leave her Fox Shore Apartment until air testing was done.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency said renovation at the building didn't follow proper asbestos safety rules. Lauren Scafidi talked to an Aurora woman who refused to leave her Fox Shore Apartment until air testing was done.
From Albany Park to the north suburbs: The evolution of Chicago’s Koreatown
Chicago’s historic Koreatown in Albany Park has gradually shifted to the northern suburbs as Korean families sought better schools, safer neighborhoods, and expanded opportunities, transforming the community from a single neighborhood hub into a broader Chicagoland network.
Chicago’s historic Koreatown in Albany Park has gradually shifted to the northern suburbs as Korean families sought better schools, safer neighborhoods, and expanded opportunities, transforming the community from a single neighborhood hub into a broader Chicagoland network.
CPD Supt., mayor preparing for a safe summer
Summer will be here before you know it. And the Chicago Mayor along with the police superintendent are looking to keep the community safer.
Summer will be here before you know it. And the Chicago Mayor along with the police superintendent are looking to keep the community safer.
Foster Avenue Bridge construction continues
Construction still underway on the Foster Avenue Bridge construction project over I-90, but questions remain on when it will get done.
Construction still underway on the Foster Avenue Bridge construction project over I-90, but questions remain on when it will get done.
13-year-old boy critically injured after being shot in the head
A boy is fighting for his life. He was shot earlier today, Joanie Lum is live at Comer Children's Hospital with more on his condition.
A boy is fighting for his life. He was shot earlier today, Joanie Lum is live at Comer Children's Hospital with more on his condition.
Aurora apartment tenants demand answers after asbestos forces evacuations
Residents who were forced out of the Fox Shore Apartments in Aurora after renovations disturbed asbestos are now speaking out about lingering questions over possible exposure.
Residents who were forced out of the Fox Shore Apartments in Aurora after renovations disturbed asbestos are now speaking out about lingering questions over possible exposure.
State rep talks about what marijuana reclassification means for Illinois | The Chicago Report
State Rep. Will Guzzardi joins us to discuss a new cannabis omnibus bill following the recent federal re-classification.
State Rep. Will Guzzardi joins us to discuss a new cannabis omnibus bill following the recent federal re-classification.
Businesses frustrated as Foster Avenue Bridge project faces more delays
The $25.2 million Foster Avenue bridge replacement over I-90 has been delayed until the end of 2026 due to utility conflicts and coordination issues with nearby rail lines, frustrating local business owners who say the prolonged construction has significantly hurt sales.
The $25.2 million Foster Avenue bridge replacement over I-90 has been delayed until the end of 2026 due to utility conflicts and coordination issues with nearby rail lines, frustrating local business owners who say the prolonged construction has significantly hurt sales.
What's next with the new CTA safety task force | The Chicago Report
Here to break down what ordinances passed, what failed and to update us on the "Operation Midway Blitz" stories is Axios Chicago Reporter Monica Eng.
Here to break down what ordinances passed, what failed and to update us on the "Operation Midway Blitz" stories is Axios Chicago Reporter Monica Eng.
Chicago alderwoman wants changes to electronic monitoring | The Chicago Report
One of the measures approved by Chicago City Council was introduced by Alderwoman Silvana Tabares, who represents Chicago's 23rd Ward. She joins "The Chicago Report."
One of the measures approved by Chicago City Council was introduced by Alderwoman Silvana Tabares, who represents Chicago's 23rd Ward. She joins "The Chicago Report."
From Albany Park to the north suburbs: The evolution of Chicago’s Koreatown
Chicago’s historic Koreatown in Albany Park has gradually shifted to the northern suburbs as Korean families sought better schools, safer neighborhoods, and expanded opportunities, transforming the community from a single neighborhood hub into a broader Chicagoland network.
Chicago’s historic Koreatown in Albany Park has gradually shifted to the northern suburbs as Korean families sought better schools, safer neighborhoods, and expanded opportunities, transforming the community from a single neighborhood hub into a broader Chicagoland network.
Chicago weather: Dry Friday gives way to warm Memorial Day weekend
Chicago weather will stay mostly dry and breezy through the weekend before temperatures climb near 80 degrees by Sunday and into the 80s for a warm, sunny Memorial Day and much of next week.
Chicago weather will stay mostly dry and breezy through the weekend before temperatures climb near 80 degrees by Sunday and into the 80s for a warm, sunny Memorial Day and much of next week.
Megaproject bill and Bears stadium in Arlington Heights
Questions still swirling around the uncertainty about the megaprojects bill and how it will impact the Chicago Bears efforts to build in Arlington Heights. The bill is now in the state senate. Illinois State Senator Bill Cunningham who represents part of the Chicago-area joined our digital show Chicago Live. He shared some of the obstacles still in the way.
Questions still swirling around the uncertainty about the megaprojects bill and how it will impact the Chicago Bears efforts to build in Arlington Heights. The bill is now in the state senate. Illinois State Senator Bill Cunningham who represents part of the Chicago-area joined our digital show Chicago Live. He shared some of the obstacles still in the way.
Chicago-area dentist accused of leaving patients without permanent teeth: 'I used Gorilla Glue'
Jenny, a domestic violence and cancer survivor, says she paid up to $40,000 to implant dentist Dr. Paul Petrungaro for full-mouth reconstruction but was left with years of painful temporary dentures and unfinished treatment.
Jenny, a domestic violence and cancer survivor, says she paid up to $40,000 to implant dentist Dr. Paul Petrungaro for full-mouth reconstruction but was left with years of painful temporary dentures and unfinished treatment.
Chicago-area dentist accused of leaving patients without permanent teeth: 'I used Gorilla Glue'
Jenny, a domestic violence and cancer survivor, says she paid up to $40,000 to implant dentist Dr. Paul Petrungaro for full-mouth reconstruction but was left with years of painful temporary dentures and unfinished treatment.
Jenny, a domestic violence and cancer survivor, says she paid up to $40,000 to implant dentist Dr. Paul Petrungaro for full-mouth reconstruction but was left with years of painful temporary dentures and unfinished treatment.
Aurora apartment residents told to leave after asbestos exposure
A woman who lives in Aurora is waiting on test results from earlier today. She brought a testing crew in herself to see just how much asbestos she was exposed to – after the Illinois EPA found asbestos at Fox Shore Apartments. Lauren Scafidi has the story.
A woman who lives in Aurora is waiting on test results from earlier today. She brought a testing crew in herself to see just how much asbestos she was exposed to – after the Illinois EPA found asbestos at Fox Shore Apartments. Lauren Scafidi has the story.