Students on Chicago's South Side get a big holiday surprise
Students at Langston Hughes STEM Elementary School were among the hundreds of students surprised with a big holiday party with celebrities, gifts and food.
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.
Chicago neighborhood boosts small business shopping with rebate program
Rogers Park has a diverse array of small businesses around every corner. This holiday shopping season, there's a special holiday shoppers rebate program for supporting its small businesses.
Restaurants in Chicago's Greektown feature traditional holiday treats
Restaurants in Chicago's Greektown neighborhood are extra prepared for the holiday season with several traditional treats.
Chicago area toy drives held by families impacted by gun violence
Two toy drives, one in Chicago and the other in Gary, Indiana, are being sponsored by families impacted by gun violence.
Women-owned Chicago Contemporary Dance Theatre gets dancers moving
The women-owned Chicago Contemporary Dance Theater gets all kinds of dancers going from kids to adults in the Bridgeport neighborhood.
Learning more about the Amur tiger at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
It's easy to get lost on the catwalk at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, but make sure to check out the Amur tiger exhibit.
DePaul falls to Providence 70-63 in OT in Big East opener
David Skogman led the Blue Demons (7-2) with 22 points and six rebounds. Jacob Meyer added 12 points.
Teen took part in multiple robberies at Chicago train stations, police say
A teenager was arrested and charged in connection with multiple robberies and batteries on CTA train platforms earlier this year.
'Operation Blessing' serves thousands with hot meals on Chicago's South Side
In the spirit of giving, an annual tradition on the city's South Side kept hearts—and stomachs—full on Tuesday.
Coretta Washington's car found in Chicago, but she's still missing
The car of a missing Maywood woman was found abandoned in Chicago last week.
Chicago police warn of child luring attempt in Little Village
Chicago police are alerting the public about a child luring attempt that took place on Tuesday.
Suspicious bag found in Humboldt Park; scene cleared by bomb squad
A suspicious bag discovered in Humboldt Park Tuesday afternoon prompted a response from the bomb squad, authorities said.
'I will prosecute him': Border czar issues warning to Chicago mayor
President-elect Donald Trump’s border czar pick, Tom Homan, outlined his deportation plans in Chicago, emphasizing strict enforcement and criticizing Illinois leaders.
Chicago weather: Dangerously cold wind chills expected
Chicago’s weather is about to take a dramatic turn as an arctic air mass moves into the region.
15-year-old boy shot in Bucktown; no arrests made
A 15-year-old boy was shot while sitting in a vehicle in the Bucktown neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
Paul Bissonnette assault: Footage released of the Scottsdale fight
Footage showing the attack on former Arizona Coyotes player Paul Bissonnette has been released by the Scottsdale Police Department.
Judge to decide if key witness in Madigan trial is fit to testify
A federal judge will rule Wednesday morning whether one of the government‘s key witnesses against former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan is competent to testify.
Here are the 10 finalists for Illinois' new state flag
Illinois residents will soon have their say on a new state flag after officials narrowed down thousands of entries from a statewide contest to their top designs.
Auburn Gresham's 'Operation Blessing' serves thousands with hot meals
In the spirit of giving, an annual tradition on the city's South Side kept hearts—and stomachs—full on Tuesday.