Dozens of motivated young people join in Brilliance and Excellence March on South Side
Making noise together, dozens of motivated young people marched with a mission last Saturday morning.
2 killed, 1 injured in shooting on Near West Side, Chicago police say
A woman and man were killed and another man was injured in a shooting early Saturday on the city's Near West Side, Chicago police said.
Mayor Johnson vetoes curfew ordinance, downtown residents concerned over ‘teen takeovers’
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Friday vetoed an expanded curfew ordinance that passed at Wednesday's City Council meeting.
Cook County Jail detainee died from aggressive restraint, withheld medical care, lawsuit alleges
Cory Ulmer, who was being held at the Cook County Jail last year, died shortly after correctional officers struck him several times and threw him to the ground, records show. Now, Ulmer’s stepfather, Robert Robinson, has filed a lawsuit alleging that the Cook County sheriff, more than a dozen correctional officers...
Motorcyclist killed in Naperville crash, police say
A motorcyclist was killed in a west suburban crash on Thursday night, police said.
Mayor Johnson expected to veto curfew ordinance, downtown residents concerned over ‘teen takeovers’
Streeterville has endured a pair of "teen takeovers" in the past months, where someone got shot both times. There is concern about what the mayor's expected veto of a curfew ordinance could mean for the community's safety this summer.
Woman gives birth by side of the road in Palatine
A woman gave birth to a healthy baby by the side of the road on Route 53 off ramp Friday afternoon, Palatine fire officials said.
Teresa Giudice abruptly ends interview over fraud question
Giudice joined WGN Morning News but the interview came to an abrupt end after one of the questions was not received well.
Nigerian Scam Artist Sentenced to 3½ Years in U.S. Prison for Cyber Fraud Targeting...
CHICAGO — A 33-year-old Nigerian national has been sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison after admitting to running sophisticated online scams that targeted American citizens and businesses — including individuals in the Chicago area. Ridwan Adeleke Adepoju was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District...
White Sox Hold Mexican Heritage Night, Honoring Chicago’s Vibrant Mexican Community
Earlier this month, the White Sox welcomed fans for Mexican Heritage Night, presented by Modelo. With standing room only and an electric gameday atmosphere, the evening honored Chicago’s vibrant Mexican and Mexican American communities. Blending tradition, pride and America’s pastime, the White Sox leaned into this...