Lincoln Square extends car-free zone and other top stories from Block Club Chicago
Our friends over at Block Club Chicago are back this morning with details on three local stories people are talking about.
2 shot on CTA bus after argument
Two men were injured late Sunday after a gunman opened fire on a CTA bus following an argument on the city's Northwest Side, authorities said.
Man wanted for robbing Walgreens stores across Chicago for cigarettes since January, police say
A man suspected of robbing multiple Walgreens stores across Chicago — including hitting some more than once — since January is still at large, police said.
Portage Park hit-and-run: Woman critically injured, Chicago police investigating
A woman was left in critical condition after a hit-and-run crash in the Portage Park neighborhood Wednesday night.
Search underway for high-risk missing man last seen in Portage Park
Chicago police are searching for a high-risk missing 52-year-old man last seen in the Portage Park neighborhood.
Chicago man arrested after 7-day-old boy dies, woman fatally shot: police
A Chicago man was arrested this week in connection to the deaths of a woman and a 7-day-old boy last month in Portage Park.
Extra-alarm fire tears through homes on Chicago's NW Side
A large house fire broke out early this morning in the Portage Park neighborhood, damaging two homes but leaving no injuries.
Extra-alarm fire tears through home on Chicago's NW Side.
A large fire broke out overnight at a home in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood.
Burglar hits more than two dozen Chicago businesses, still at large police say
Police are looking for a burglar who has broken into more than two dozen businesses across the city to steal money in just the past few weeks.
Premature baby boy dies a week after mother fatally shot in Portage Park: officials
A premature baby boy who was delivered after his mother was fatally shot last week in Portage Park has died, officials confirm.
Premature baby boy dies a week after mother fatally shot in Portage Park
A premature baby boy who was delivered after his mother was fatally shot last week in Portage Park has died, officials confirm.
Video shows off-duty Chicago cop's response after woman fatally stabbed; suspect later found dead
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability on Thursday released video and other materials related to a November shooting involving an off-duty officer on Chicago’s Northwest Side.
Portage Park shooting: Woman killed, person of interest questioned
A woman was shot and killed Thursday morning in the Portage Park neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Boy, 14, arrested in connection with armed carjackings, robberies
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with four felonies in connection with multiple carjackings and robberies on the north and northwest sides last summer.
Saint Patrick High School students buzz about expanding beekeeping program
Saint Patrick High School students are buzzing with excitement about a growing beekeeping program that has expanded significantly this year.
Saint Patrick High School students excited about expanding their beekeeping program
Students are involved in all aspects of the operation, from building and maintaining beehives to cultivating peppers for their signature hot honey. The program provides real-world experience that’s both sweet and spicy.
Cook County judge faces criticism after deadly stabbing in Portage Park
A deadly stabbing on Chicago's Northwest Side is reigniting calls for changes in how domestic violence cases are handled, following a tragic incident that left a woman dead and an off-duty police officer wounded on Tuesday afternoon.
'He killed her': Chicago neighbors react after woman fatally stabbed, suspect found dead
A woman was fatally stabbed and an off-duty police officer was grazed by gunfire Tuesday afternoon on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Suspect found dead after woman fatally stabbed, off-duty cop grazed by gunfire in Portage Park
A suspect was found dead after a woman was fatally stabbed and an off-duty police officer was grazed by gunfire Tuesday afternoon on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Chicago man allegedly carjacked woman in Portage Park
A Chicago man allegedly carjacked a woman at gunpoint in Portage Park earlier this month.