Chicago IL

Schools are a big part of picking an area to live in. While people seem to be moving out of Illinois and Chicago in particular, perhaps they are finding better schools in areas of Illinois that aren't the Windy City. The goal is to grow and build toward the future.

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) announced plans today to market Harrison Courts, a 122-unit affordable housing development located at Harrison and Sacramento in East Garfield Park, for acquisition by a qualified affordable housing developer. CHA’s decision aims to preserve long-term affordability for residents,...

Authorities are seeking the assistance of the public in locating Dion Coleman, a 64-year-old man who has been missing since October 27, 2024. His last known whereabouts place him in the Downtown Chicago area, an environment he is known to frequent, according to the Chicago Police Department. Concerns are growing for...

An alleged repeat offender who police say shot a 17-year-old during an attempted train platform robbery was already on a pretrial release for earlier gun and robbery charges, a Chicago anti-crime advocacy group reported this week. Late last month, prosecutors charged Malik Washington, 23, with attempted murder and...

You're not going to believe what this poor Illinois man had to do to get rid of squatters who took over his house that he's trying to sell. Illinois Homeowner Battles Squatters So He Can Sell His House. Buying a home is a huge investment. Unless you win a big...

Traffic congestion is a challenge faced by drivers across many cities in the United States. It not only wastes valuable time but also affects air quality, public health, and economic productivity. According to recent reports, American drivers collectively lost billions of hours stuck in traffic, which translates to...

Brookfield Zoo announced the passing of one of its most beloved animals Friday. Malena, an Amur tiger who came to Brookfield Zoo in 2020, was euthanized after veterinary experts noticed her kidneys were not functioning properly, the zoo said in a statement. According to the zoo, Malena's kidney abnormalities were...

For decades some of the city's brightest students have shown their very best at the Chicago Public Schools science fair, but a Lane Tech senior stole the spotlight this year.

CHICAGO — State troopers are searching for answers after a fiery crash along the Stevenson Expressway early Friday morning. ISP troopers said the crash unfolded just before 4:30 a.m. along the I-55 southbound ramp to Pulaski Road in Archer Heights on the Southwest Side. Troopers were initially called to the scene...

Two teenage boys were wounded in a shooting on the South Side Thursday night, Chicago police said.