CTU calls for full-time librarian in every Chicago school
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is pushing for a librarian in every school in the district.
Jewish leaders demand hate crime charges after man shot on way to synagogue
Jewish leaders called for hate crime charges Tuesday against a man accused of shooting a Jewish man who was walking to synagogue in West Ridge.
CTU calls for full-time librarians in each school
Activists gathered outside of Tilton Elementary School Tuesday morning to voice their demands. The Chicago Teachers Union said they want a full-time librarian in every school.
Three men charged in pair of carjackings on South Side in 2022
Three Chicago men are facing federal charges for a pair of violent carjackings last year.
Day of the Dead LIVE! performances come to Harold Washington Library
Traditional, colorful costumes, a beautiful backdrop and classic Mexican music are all center stage at Day of the Dead LIVE!, opening Tuesday at the Harold Washington Library Center.
Eight charged in Chicago fentanyl, cocaine trafficking ring: feds
Eight people have been charged with trafficking fentanyl and cocaine on Chicago’s South Side, according to an indictment that was unsealed Friday.
Semi crash in Kane County leaves Chicago man dead, another critically injured
A driver killed in a crash involving two semi trucks in Dundee Township earlier this week has been identified.
My Block, My Hood, My City looking to uplift local communities
Founder and CEO of the social impact organization My Block, My Hood, My City Jahmal Cole is hitting the streets to better understand the needs of Chicago’s famous block clubs.
CTU demands librarian in every Chicago school
The Chicago Teachers Union called on CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to centrally fund a librarian for every school in the district regardless of zip code.
Naperville shooting: 1 in custody after man wounded outside apartment
An 18-year-old man was taken into custody after a shooting Monday night outside an apartment in Naperville.
Driver killed in rollover crash in unincorporated Antioch
A Wauconda man died Monday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash in unincorporated Antioch, according to officials.
Cradles to Crayons rallies for winter gear donations ahead of colder months
Although it doesn't feel like it today, winter is right around the corner. Cradles to Crayons Chicago needs your help to prepare local kids in need.
Future of Portage Theater, courtroom sketch art and more from Block Club Chicago
Block Club Chicago's Jon Hansen joined the show to discuss the latest news from the neighborhoods.
Chicago man accused of shooting woman on South Side in May
A Chicago man was charged in connection to a shooting in West Englewood earlier this year.
Man critically wounded by stray gunfire in Morgan Park drive-by shooting
A man was critically wounded after being struck by gunfire inside a Morgan Park home Monday night.
Calls for hate crime charges in Chicago shooting of man walking to synagogue
Community members are calling for hate crime charges after a shooting in Chicago's West Ridge neighborhood.
Stray bullet hits woman in South Side apartment
A 20-year-old woman was wounded by a stray bullet Monday night on the South Side.
Smash-and-grab reported at Wrigleyville restaurant
A suspect smashed the front window of a Wrigleyville restaurant before burglarizing it Tuesday morning on Chicago's North Side.
Chicago police help residents evacuate burning building in Brainerd
Chicago police officers on patrol in Brainerd helped evacuate residents from a burning building Monday night after being alerted to the fire by a passerby.
Chicago weather: Record-breaking heat expected today
Step outside and immediately you’ll feel something isn’t quite normal for late October.