Leo Catholic High School principal earns Golden Apple Award for leadership | ChicagoNOW
Shaka Rawls, principal of Leo Catholic High School, was surprised with the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership.
Shaka Rawls, principal of Leo Catholic High School, was surprised with the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership.
One of the world’s largest cities is sinking – what we know | ChicagoNOW
This city is sinking by as much as 9 to 10 inches per year. Some areas have even dropped more than 100 feet.
This city is sinking by as much as 9 to 10 inches per year. Some areas have even dropped more than 100 feet.
Chicago-area college supports teachers of color during National Teachers Week
It's National Teachers Week, and one suburban community college is celebrating its young teachers of color.
It's National Teachers Week, and one suburban community college is celebrating its young teachers of color.
Explosion sparks massive apartment fire in Des Plaines, multiple injured
Investigators are working to determine the cause of a powerful overnight explosion and fire that tore through a Des Plaines apartment building, injuring several residents and displacing families.
Investigators are working to determine the cause of a powerful overnight explosion and fire that tore through a Des Plaines apartment building, injuring several residents and displacing families.
How MetroSquash is changing lives with help from Greater Chicago Food Depository
MetroSquash is doing more than teaching a sport. It is helping change lives. The Woodlawn-based program helps Chicago students succeed both on and off the court, combining squash training with academic support that continues through college. With support from the Greater Chicago Food Depository, students also receive meals that help fuel their success. This visit is part of FOX 32 Cares’ effort to raise $15,000, enough to provide 45,000 meals for kids this summer.
MetroSquash is doing more than teaching a sport. It is helping change lives. The Woodlawn-based program helps Chicago students succeed both on and off the court, combining squash training with academic support that continues through college. With support from the Greater Chicago Food Depository, students also receive meals that help fuel their success. This visit is part of FOX 32 Cares’ effort to raise $15,000, enough to provide 45,000 meals for kids this summer.
Chicago airbag thefts: Dozens of vehicles targeted in crime spree
Chicago police are warning residents after thieves broke into dozens of cars and stole airbags last month.
Chicago police are warning residents after thieves broke into dozens of cars and stole airbags last month.
Mexico Week brings citywide celebrations beyond Cinco de Mayo
Mexican officials highlight how Mexico Week events across Chicago aim to celebrate culture, build community connections, and showcase traditions beyond the holiday.
Mexican officials highlight how Mexico Week events across Chicago aim to celebrate culture, build community connections, and showcase traditions beyond the holiday.
Tickets now available for Obama Presidential Center as volunteer push begins
The Obama Foundation shares details on museum experiences, opening plans, and a new ambassador program inviting the public to get involved ahead of the center’s debut.
The Obama Foundation shares details on museum experiences, opening plans, and a new ambassador program inviting the public to get involved ahead of the center’s debut.
Suburban Chicago man charged with having, sharing child sexual abuse material
Prosecutors say a suburban Chicago man is facing serious felony charges tied to child sexual abuse material.
Prosecutors say a suburban Chicago man is facing serious felony charges tied to child sexual abuse material.
Gas prices surge in Illinois and Indiana, outpacing national average
GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan explains why fuel costs are climbing faster in the Midwest and what rising gas and diesel prices could mean for consumers and everyday expenses.
GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan explains why fuel costs are climbing faster in the Midwest and what rising gas and diesel prices could mean for consumers and everyday expenses.
Agreement reached in Brookfield Zoo strike
Brookfield Zoo Chicago workers have reached a deal with management to end a strike that began earlier this week after contract negotiations broke down.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago workers have reached a deal with management to end a strike that began earlier this week after contract negotiations broke down.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago strike ends as workers, management reach deal
More than 100 Brookfield Zoo workers have reached a deal with management to end a strike that began earlier this week after contract negotiations broke down.
More than 100 Brookfield Zoo workers have reached a deal with management to end a strike that began earlier this week after contract negotiations broke down.
Scratch-off lottery ticket nets winner $1M in Chicago suburb
A woman landed a $1 million prize after buying a $50 scratch-off ticket in a Chicago suburb.
A woman landed a $1 million prize after buying a $50 scratch-off ticket in a Chicago suburb.
Obama Presidential Center museum tickets go on sale today
Tickets for the Obama Presidential Center museum go on sale today. Here’s what to know before it opens.
Tickets for the Obama Presidential Center museum go on sale today. Here’s what to know before it opens.
Chicago man busted for stealing from railcars on South Side: officials
A man is facing felony charges after officials said he was caught stealing merchandise from railcars last week near the Chicago Skyway.
A man is facing felony charges after officials said he was caught stealing merchandise from railcars last week near the Chicago Skyway.
Chicago man who died after falling into Lake Michigan identified
Chicago police say a man died after falling into Lake Michigan Tuesday night on the city's South Side.
Chicago police say a man died after falling into Lake Michigan Tuesday night on the city's South Side.
Reported explosion, condo fire in Chicago suburb
Five people were hospitalized after a reported explosion and condominium fire early Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Five people were hospitalized after a reported explosion and condominium fire early Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
7 hospitalized after reported explosion, condo fire in Des Plaines
Seven people were hospitalized after a reported explosion and condo fire early Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Seven people were hospitalized after a reported explosion and condo fire early Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Man stabbed in neck during argument on Chicago's West Side, police say
Chicago police say a dispute inside a home turned violent overnight, leaving one man hospitalized with a stab wound to the neck.
Chicago police say a dispute inside a home turned violent overnight, leaving one man hospitalized with a stab wound to the neck.
Chicago police: Man killed in South Side drive-by shooting
A man is dead after a drive-by shooting on Chicago’s South Side Tuesday night.
A man is dead after a drive-by shooting on Chicago’s South Side Tuesday night.