Chicago pastor calls on city leaders to stopping Kia, Hyundai thefts
Insurance claims are skyrocketing among Kias and Hyundais nationwide after teens took to social media explaining how to break in and steal these types of cars. West Side pastor Robin Hood says this is a community and legislative issue. State representatives call on the manufactures to do more for car owners.
Insurance claims are skyrocketing among Kias and Hyundais nationwide after teens took to social media explaining how to break in and steal these types of cars. West Side pastor Robin Hood says this is a community and legislative issue. State representatives call on the manufactures to do more for car owners.
Dakotah Earley sues city of Chicago after being wounded in Lincoln Park shooting
Lawyers for Dakotah Early will announce a lawsuit against the city of Chicago today after he was seriously wounded in a shooting last year. The lawsuit claims the city's "no pursuit" policy left Earley in danger.
Lawyers for Dakotah Early will announce a lawsuit against the city of Chicago today after he was seriously wounded in a shooting last year. The lawsuit claims the city's "no pursuit" policy left Earley in danger.
Man killed trying to stop knife-wielding attacker in Edgewater
A man was killed when he tried to stop an woman with a knife from harming two others Wednesday night in Edgewater.
A man was killed when he tried to stop an woman with a knife from harming two others Wednesday night in Edgewater.
Superintendent David Brown preparing to leave CPD: report
Sources tell the Sun-Times Supt. Brown's aids have begun preparing a "legacy document" of his accomplishments and goals, apparently laying the groundwork for his exit.
Sources tell the Sun-Times Supt. Brown's aids have begun preparing a "legacy document" of his accomplishments and goals, apparently laying the groundwork for his exit.
School district auctioning off strange items to benefit students
A local school district is offering a strange collection of items to benefit students.
A local school district is offering a strange collection of items to benefit students.
Chicagoan wins Grammy after advocating for spoken word category
A Chicagoan advocated for spoken word to be acknowledged at the Grammy's and his perseverance is now inspiring the masses.
A Chicagoan advocated for spoken word to be acknowledged at the Grammy's and his perseverance is now inspiring the masses.
Peach's in Bronzeville gives back to community while growing future leaders
Bronzeville is known for its landmark buildings and galleries, but there's also a breakfast and lunch spot the locals flock to that has often been voted one of the best in the city.
Bronzeville is known for its landmark buildings and galleries, but there's also a breakfast and lunch spot the locals flock to that has often been voted one of the best in the city.
Chicago custom shoe store creates special shoe for woman with world's largest feet
Last year, Tanya Herbert earned her place in the Guinness World Record Book for having the world's largest feet on a living female.
Last year, Tanya Herbert earned her place in the Guinness World Record Book for having the world's largest feet on a living female.
Chicago Auto Show returns this weekend with cutting-edge concept cars
The Chicago Auto Show opens this weekend, and one of the biggest draws is always a look into the future of cars.
The Chicago Auto Show opens this weekend, and one of the biggest draws is always a look into the future of cars.
Chicago mayoral candidates bash Lightfoot for public safety record
Chicago Alderwoman Sophia King and other challengers to Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted her record on public safety Wednesday at a forum sponsored by the Sun-Times and public radio.
Chicago Alderwoman Sophia King and other challengers to Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted her record on public safety Wednesday at a forum sponsored by the Sun-Times and public radio.
Students learn how to administer NARCAN
Wednesday was all about education and prevention. EMS organizers want to ensure that high school students are able to recognize if someone is experiencing a medical episode, including an overdose.
Wednesday was all about education and prevention. EMS organizers want to ensure that high school students are able to recognize if someone is experiencing a medical episode, including an overdose.
Sources: Chief of Detectives to leave the Chicago Police Department
Chief of Detectives Brendan Deenihan will be leaving the Chicago Police Department, sources said Wednesday.
Chief of Detectives Brendan Deenihan will be leaving the Chicago Police Department, sources said Wednesday.
Shoppers react after Walmart announces closure of three suburban stores
The reason for the Homewood location closure? Walmart says because of its poor performance record, and that it "did not meet Walmart?s financial expectations."
The reason for the Homewood location closure? Walmart says because of its poor performance record, and that it "did not meet Walmart?s financial expectations."
Hope fading as deaths in Turkey, Syria earthquake pass 11,000
The 7.8 magnitude quake and its powerful aftershocks were so immense — and spread so wide, including in areas isolated by Syria’s ongoing civil war — that many are still waiting for help.
The 7.8 magnitude quake and its powerful aftershocks were so immense — and spread so wide, including in areas isolated by Syria’s ongoing civil war — that many are still waiting for help.
Illinois coalition calls on state to ban discriminatory auto insurance pricing
With car insurance premiums continuing to rise, an Illinois coalition is calling for the state to ban discriminatory pricing.
With car insurance premiums continuing to rise, an Illinois coalition is calling for the state to ban discriminatory pricing.
Towns with ski resorts hit hardest with fake 911 calls --- Here's why
First responders are struggling to do their jobs after an increase in fake 911 calls.
First responders are struggling to do their jobs after an increase in fake 911 calls.
Chicago area lawmakers push for monthly diaper allowance
Two Chicago area lawmakers are pushing for the creation of a monthly diaper allowance. It's estimated that one in three families nationwide do not have the money to purchase diapers.
Two Chicago area lawmakers are pushing for the creation of a monthly diaper allowance. It's estimated that one in three families nationwide do not have the money to purchase diapers.
Illinois group looking to secure family and medical leave for workers
A group is pushing for the Family Medical Leave Insurance Act right here in Illinois. It would create a state-run insurance program that allows workers to use up to 26 weeks of paid protected leave every single year.
A group is pushing for the Family Medical Leave Insurance Act right here in Illinois. It would create a state-run insurance program that allows workers to use up to 26 weeks of paid protected leave every single year.
Biden makes first stop in Wisconsin after State of the Union address
Fresh off his State of the Union, President Joe Biden was in Wisconsin --- and it sounded a lot like a campaign speech as he laid out his economic plans for blue-collar workers.
Fresh off his State of the Union, President Joe Biden was in Wisconsin --- and it sounded a lot like a campaign speech as he laid out his economic plans for blue-collar workers.
High school students learning how to administer NARCAN
Suburban schools are arming up against the growing opioid and fentanyl crisis harming children nationwide.
Suburban schools are arming up against the growing opioid and fentanyl crisis harming children nationwide.