Girl, 15, Charged In Chicago Southwest Side Armed Carjacking

The girl, 15, was arrested around 5:44 p.m. on Wednesday in the 6300 block of South Major Avenue.

Chicago State University Students Turn Out To Vote Early, Express Their Values

Dressed in the school colors of green and white, the Chicago State University marching band led the way for students to cast their votes.

Chicago Police Officer Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In South Shore

It happened just before 1:30 a.m. in the 7500 block of South Phillips Avenue.

New Treatment For Type 1 Diabetics Gives Hope To University Of Chicago Patients

The medication, tegoprubart, has been modified over the last 25 years to help bring positive results for type 1 diabetic patients.

"Extraordinary" Amount Of Money Spent In Chicago School Board Election, Experts Say

For the first time, Chicago voters will elect some members of the Board of Education.

Chicago Police Officers Run Into Apartment Fire To Alert Residents In Washington Heights

Police said the officers were on patrol, around 9:40 p.m., when someone ran up to report a building on fire on South Laflin Street.

Chicago Restaurant Employee Accused Of Fatally Shooting 2 People Appears In Court

Emotions ran high with tears from the victims' families who said the men were targeted for appearing homeless.

New Report Calls For Community-Level Reparations To Address Fallout From War On Drugs On Chicago's South Side

A drive on the South Side of Chicago reveals not only a rich history, but at times, a troubling one.

Employees At Chicago Pepsi Plant Shocked To Find Facility Closed On Monday

Employees showed up with no idea that the location was shut down effective immediately.

University Of Chicago Receives Mathematically Fascinating Gömböc Sculpture

It is the first known homogeneous object with one stable and one unstable point of equilibrium when resting on a flat surface.

Woman Hit By Stray Bullet Fired By Robbers On Chicago's South Side

Around 9:30 p.m., police said three armed robbers were stealing from a man at a bus stop near 82nd Street and Cottage Grove Avenue.

William "Bill" Beavers, Former Chicago Alderman And Cook County Commissioner, Dies At 89

Beavers died early Saturday morning from natural complications surrounded by his family.

17-Year-Old Killed In Crash Near Gas Station On Chicago's South Side

A 17-year-old passenger, identified as Dontrell Ferguson, was pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Chicago Firefighter Seriously Hurt Battling Blaze On Far South Side

The firefighter remained in serious condition as of Monday morning.

Crestfallen Family Finds Missing Man Dead On Side Of Road In Chicago's South Suburbs

Neal's family was torn apart after they said the search for him came to a devastating end near the Dixmoor Playfield.

Man Found Shot To Death In Chicago South Side Apartment Stairwell, Police Say

Chicago police said someone found the 34-year-old man in the stairwell of an apartment complex with a gunshot wound to his chest.

South Side Man Brags About Illegal Machine Gun-Switch On Facebook: ATF

The 22-year-old Englewood man bragged on social media, "I 3 shot bursted dat bitch flawless switch," ATF agents said in a federal complaint.

South Side Breast Cancer Survivor Honored at Chicago Bears Game

Advocate Trinity Hospital patient helps raise awareness about the importance of screening and early detection.

Chicago Nonprofit Raises Millions Of Dollars For Breast Cancer Research

"I remember her as being really nice, vibrant, beautiful, kind," said Laura Sage. "She was my mother."

Two Teenage Boys Arrested After Crashing Stolen Car Into Chicago Convenience Store

The entire car ended up inside Aladdin's Food convenience store. Police led the two boys away in handcuffs after the crash.

17-Year-Old Boy Killed, Another Teen Wounded In Shooting In Gage Park

Nearly two hours earlier, three teens were shot and wounded just steps from the United Center on the Near West Side.

Chicago Pizzeria Helping CPS Students Get On-The-Job Training In The Kitchen

Inside Angelo's Stuffed Pizza in Archer Heights, class was in session on Thursday. At the head of this class was shop owner Adrian Zamudio.

2 Kids On Electric Scooter Hit, Injured By Van On Chicago's South Side, Police Say

The children, a 7-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy were struck in an intersection by a white van headed southbound, Chicago police said.

IL Lotto Player Has Only 2 Weeks Left To Claim $250,000 Prize

A Lucky Day Lotto player has less than two weeks to claim their prize for a ticket purchased Oct. 29, 2023 at a South Side supermarket.

Doorman Accused Of Promoting Prostitution At South Side Brothel

Cook County investigators said Shi Wang, 34, set the prices, collected money and arranged meetups with johns and sex workers.

2 People Killed After Car Runs Red Light In Front Of Chicago Police Headquarters

The 45-year-old driver and 40-year-old passenger of the silver sedan were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center but died.

Students At Minnie Miñoso Academy Get Lesson On School's Namesake For Hispanic Heritage Month

Minnie Miñoso Academy is named after the late White Sox icon. His son wants to make sure students there know who the Hall of Famer is.

Search On For 2 Robbers Who Held Up McDonald's At Gunpoint On Chicago's Far South Side

Video shows a masked suspect with a backpack strapped around the front of his body at the counter.

Boy, 8, Accidentally Shot And Wounded On Chicago's Southwest Side

Despite having the bullet hit him in the chest, the boy left the scene alert, according to neighbors.

303% Student Enrollment Growth in Dolton 149 Career & Tech Ed Program

Dolton 149 this Year Added Cosmetology and Barbering to its Program

Employee Ordered Detained In Shooting That Killed 2 In Southwest Side Chicago Fast-Food Restaurant

Medellel, 42, was charged with two felony counts of first-degree murder. Police said he was arrested just before 11 p.m.

Family Holds Vigil For 7-Year-Old Boy Struck By Gunfire Inside Far South Side Chicago House

A vigil for the boy, Zayden Garrett, was held Wednesday at the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital.

Employee Shoots, Kills 2 Men Inside Fast Food Restaurant On Chicago's South Side

A 55-year-old man was shot in the face and a 56-year-old man was shot in the head. Both men were pronounced dead on the scene.

1 Child, 1 Adult Wounded In Shooting On Chicago's Far South Side

The shooting happened at 116th Street and Yale Avenue. Both of the victims were in serious-to-critical condition.

Little Flower Lancers Hold 50th Class Reunion Sunday

The high school class of 1974 and grammar school class of 1970 are hosting a 50th reunion Sunday, Oct. 6, at X's & O's in Palos Heights

Young Men Show Off Their Tech, Business, Gaming Projects At Hidden Genius Project Event

The Hidden Genius Project teaches technology and entrepreneurship to young Black boys and men in Chicago and across the country.

CPD Officer, Teen Suspect Believed Hit By Same Bullet: Snelling

The Chicago police officer is being treated at UChicago. The suspect was also struck by gunfire in the groin, news reports say.

Man Shot While Leaving Residence On Chicago's Southwest Side, Police Say

The victim waved down officers nearby and was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in good condition with a gunshot wound to the back.

Boy, 16, Shot Outside High School On Chicago's South Side

The victim was hit in the shoulder and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.

Vigil Held For Woman Found Shot To Death On Chicago's Southeast Side

The body of Sierra Evans, 19, was discovered with gunshot wounds in the 9500 block of South Avenue N at 9:32 a.m. Saturday.