Armed carjackings reported in Kenwood, Hyde Park
Police are warning residents in Kenwood and Hyde Park of a series of armed carjackings reported this week on the South Side.
UChicago English department: Grad applicants accepted only for work 'in and with Black studies'
The University of Chicago’s English Department has announced that for the 2020-2021 graduate admissions cycle, it will only accept applicants who are interested in working in and with Black studies.
Man allegedly kidnapped U of C law students, drove them to ATMs to retrieve cash
A 29-year-old Gresham man allegedly broke into a Hyde Park apartment, kidnapped two University of Chicago law school students and forced them to withdraw cash from ATMs.
Chicago police officer fires shots when struck by stolen vehicle in Hyde Park: police
A Chicago police officer fired shots after he was struck by someone driving a stolen vehicle Saturday in Hyde Park on the South Side.
Chicago teens come together to paint mural on boarded-up bank
A group of teens are hard at work creating a mural that will brighten a business that's been boarded up.
Man charged with DUI in crash that killed girlfriend
A Glenview man was allegedly driving with a blood-alcohol content nearly twice the legal limit Sunday when he crashed in Hyde Park and killed his girlfriend, prosecutors said.
Lovin' Local: Soul Shack in Hyde Park
Today’s Lovin' Local guest is best-known for bringing the soul of the kitchen to your neighborhood. If you like jerk chicken made with Cornish hens or maybe braised ribs or lemon pepper-fried okra, then this is the place for you!
Lovin' Local: Can't Believe It's Not Meat puts flavor in vegan fare
Chef Fab from Can't Believe It's Not Meat talks about how her business is faring during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apartments burglarized in Back of the Yards, Hyde Park
Four apartments were burglarized in June and July in Back of the Yards and Hyde Park on the South Side.
UChicago launches community support initiative
Derek Douglas from the University of Chicago talks about what they're doing to help provide tens of thousands of meals to residents in need.
Looters vandalize five locations of Binny's Beverage Depot
Vandals looted five Binny's Beverage Depot locations in Chicago overnight Saturday into Sunday, at the same time the city was under a new curfew.
Burglars hit businesses in Back of the Yards, Fuller Park, East Hyde Park
In each case, someone entered a business during the evening hours and took property, according to a community alert from Chicago police.
Armed trio robs University of Chicago student at South Side campus
The trio, one armed with a handgun, confronted the student on a sidewalk and stole the student’s phone and credit card, police said.
Five armed robberies on Friday afternoon in Marquette Park, Hyde Park
Five armed robberies happened on Friday afternoon in Marquette Park and Hyde Park.
3 apartments burglarized on Hyde Park block
Police did not provide a description of any suspects.
Girl, 9, and mother missing from Hyde Park found safe
Police canceled the alerts Friday.
U of Chicago goes to remote learning; IHSA limiting fans at remaining games
"We do not take these important temporary measures lightly," a statement from the university reads.
Man, 70, died of natural causes before carbon monoxide leak in Hyde Park apartment building
While they were evacuating the residents, firefighters noticed a stove turned on in the unit where the alarm was going off.
Patient at U of Chicago Medical Center tests negative for coronavirus, hospital says
A patient suspected of having coronavirus who was admitted to The University of Chicago Medical Center on Monday tested negative for the disease.
Police looking for man suspected of stealing packages in Hyde Park
He forced his way into buildings about 3:15 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 900 block of East 54th Place, Chicago police said in a community alert.