Chicago street performer arrested during performance says he is being targeted
A Chicago street performer said he got arrested Friday night in the middle of his performance in front of the Wrigley Building.
A Chicago street performer said he got arrested Friday night in the middle of his performance in front of the Wrigley Building.
Record-setting Indiana pole vaulter college bound without scholarship
Despite ranking among Indiana's best pole vaulters and earning a 3.8 GPA, Demarco Easter said he did not receive any athletic or academic scholarship offers and will attend the University of Cincinnati.
Despite ranking among Indiana's best pole vaulters and earning a 3.8 GPA, Demarco Easter said he did not receive any athletic or academic scholarship offers and will attend the University of Cincinnati.
Record-setting Indiana pole vaulter college bound without scholarship
But despite finishing his senior season as Indiana's No. 1 high school pole vaulter with a personal best of 16 feet, 9 inches—and ranking among the nation's top senior pole vaulters—Easter says he never received the scholarship support he expected.
But despite finishing his senior season as Indiana's No. 1 high school pole vaulter with a personal best of 16 feet, 9 inches—and ranking among the nation's top senior pole vaulters—Easter says he never received the scholarship support he expected.
'It's a traumatic experience': Street performer speaks out after arrest
Street performer Andrew David, known for belting on the streets of Chicago, was arrested Friday night over a noise violation. David speaks out about being arrested despite having a street performer license.
Street performer Andrew David, known for belting on the streets of Chicago, was arrested Friday night over a noise violation. David speaks out about being arrested despite having a street performer license.
Lincoln Park bar shut down by CPD after fatal shooting
Chicago's police superintendent ordered Lincoln Park bar The Dime to close for up to six months in connection with a fatal shooting that happened Sunday after a fight broke out at the bar.
Chicago's police superintendent ordered Lincoln Park bar The Dime to close for up to six months in connection with a fatal shooting that happened Sunday after a fight broke out at the bar.
Judge orders 6 men accused in suburban Chicago brothel ring to remain in jail
On Thursday, officials revealed that another brothel had been discovered in Hanover Park. Later that day, a Kane County judge ordered all six defendants to remain in jail pending trial.
On Thursday, officials revealed that another brothel had been discovered in Hanover Park. Later that day, a Kane County judge ordered all six defendants to remain in jail pending trial.
New fins in town: Rescued belugas from Canada arrive in Chicago
Four beluga whales arrived safely at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium Tuesday morning after being flown in from Canada.
Four beluga whales arrived safely at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium Tuesday morning after being flown in from Canada.
Local youth sports nonprofit receives big donation from Barstool 'Big Cat' Dan Katz | ChicagoLIVE
Barstool's Dan Katz, known as Big Cat, donated $75,000 to local youth sports nonprofit that provides mentorship to children through baseball and softball. Lost Boyz Inc. Executive Director LaVonte Stewart Sr. talks about the nonprofit and what this donation means for him and the organization.
Barstool's Dan Katz, known as Big Cat, donated $75,000 to local youth sports nonprofit that provides mentorship to children through baseball and softball. Lost Boyz Inc. Executive Director LaVonte Stewart Sr. talks about the nonprofit and what this donation means for him and the organization.
Illegal immigrant who murdered Michigan woman sues Trump, demands $75M, public apology, US citizenship
An illegal immigrant serving a lengthy prison sentence for the murder of a Michigan woman is suing President Donald Trump, alleging he faced humiliation when his case was used as a political talking point, and is demanding $75 million, a public apology, and U.S. citizenship.
An illegal immigrant serving a lengthy prison sentence for the murder of a Michigan woman is suing President Donald Trump, alleging he faced humiliation when his case was used as a political talking point, and is demanding $75 million, a public apology, and U.S. citizenship.
Lincoln Park bar shut down after fatal shooting outside following fight
A fatal shooting outside a Lincoln Park bar has led to the business being shut down by Chicago police. Here's what we know.
A fatal shooting outside a Lincoln Park bar has led to the business being shut down by Chicago police. Here's what we know.
Highland Park shooting: Police identify persons of interest, victim's condition improving
Highland Park police say Monday's shooting involved people who knew each other and investigators have identified two persons of interest.
Highland Park police say Monday's shooting involved people who knew each other and investigators have identified two persons of interest.
2 independent candidates for Rep. 'Chuy' Garcia's seat removed from ballot by state board
The board voted to keep Mayra Macias and Byron Sigcho-Lopez, a Chicago alderman, off the ballot in "Chuy" Garcia's district.
The board voted to keep Mayra Macias and Byron Sigcho-Lopez, a Chicago alderman, off the ballot in "Chuy" Garcia's district.
Cook County crime: 5 charged in separate gun, drug and machete cases
Guns, drugs and a machete: The Cook County Sheriff's Office released details on five recent criminal cases across the Chicago area. Here's what we know.
Guns, drugs and a machete: The Cook County Sheriff's Office released details on five recent criminal cases across the Chicago area. Here's what we know.
Chicago high school is emptiest big-city school in the nation
Frederick Douglass Academy was built to serve a thousand students, but only 27 students are enrolled. Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center Austin Berg breaks down the finances of keeping the school open and the consequences.
Frederick Douglass Academy was built to serve a thousand students, but only 27 students are enrolled. Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center Austin Berg breaks down the finances of keeping the school open and the consequences.
Why the US cyclospora outbreak is difficult to trace
Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient interviews instead of lab confirmation.
Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient interviews instead of lab confirmation.
Chicago's Brother Rice High School mourns death of recent graduate Patrick Noonan
Brother Rice High School is mourning the loss of 17-year-old Patrick Noonan, who graduated in May.
Brother Rice High School is mourning the loss of 17-year-old Patrick Noonan, who graduated in May.
Chicago police release new details in officer-involved shooting
Chicago police say an officer's gun discharged during a struggle with a suspect accused of having a stolen vehicle on the West Side early Tuesday.
Chicago police say an officer's gun discharged during a struggle with a suspect accused of having a stolen vehicle on the West Side early Tuesday.
Retired general explains what could happen next in the US-Iran conflict
Retired Major General William Enyart discusses the goals of the U.S. military campaign against Iran, the chances for diplomacy, the risks to American troops and what to watch in the days ahead.
Retired Major General William Enyart discusses the goals of the U.S. military campaign against Iran, the chances for diplomacy, the risks to American troops and what to watch in the days ahead.
Highland Park shooting: Police search for 2 persons of interest
A shooting in Highland Park on Monday prompted a shelter-in-place order as police searched for two persons of interest believed to have spoken with the victim before the shooting.
A shooting in Highland Park on Monday prompted a shelter-in-place order as police searched for two persons of interest believed to have spoken with the victim before the shooting.
Police-involved shooting reported on Chicago's West Side
COPA is investigating an officer-involved shooting on Chicago's West Side early Tuesday.
COPA is investigating an officer-involved shooting on Chicago's West Side early Tuesday.