Chicago house fire: 8-year-old victim identified after 4 deaths ruled homicides

One more victim has been identified after a suspected arson in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood left four people dead, including two children.

Chicago Firefighter Steven Decker funeral: City mourns loss of veteran

Family, friends and fellow first responders gathered Friday morning on the Northwest Side to honor fallen Chicago firefighter Steven Decker, who died during a training exercise earlier this month.

Chicago’s Koreatown didn’t disappear — it moved to the suburbs
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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.

2 men shot, critically wounded on Chicago sidewalk

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.

Aurora apartment residents told to leave after asbestos exposure
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 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
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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
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 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
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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
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  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.

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.

What's next with the new CTA safety task force | The Chicago Report
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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
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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.