Celebrate Juneteenth With Willie Preston Wednesday At O'Hallaren Park

Juneteenth Celebration features food, music, giveaways, basketball tourney and more Wednesday, June 19, at O'Hallaren Park.

Chicago Residents Fight To Bring Basketball Courts Back To Beverly

Shanya Gray, lead festival organizer for the Juneteenth Festival of Beverly Morgan Park, said courts have been gone for decades.

Woman Found Dead Near Crash On Chicago's South Side

The woman was taken to University of Chicago Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Underground Railroad Stop In Downtown Chicago Used To Be Home To A Church

"This spot, where it used to be a church, was actually used as an Underground Railroad in Chicago before they relocated," said Ernest Crim.

CTA Bus Slams Into Several Cars, Injuring 5 People On Chicago's South Side

Surveillance footage showed the bus swerving back and forth, jumping a curb and taking a light pole with it.

Alderman's Office Hit With Paintballs On Chicago's South Side

No arrests have been made. Moore is the 17th Ward alderman.

Chicago Alderman To Introduce Curfew For Teens Downtown Following Violent Weekend

Police say the shooting happened in the 1300 block of West 72nd Street around 3:30 a.m. Neighbors say they heard at least eight gunshots.

Woman, 18, Killed After Being Shot In Head On Chicago's Southwest Side

Chicago police said the woman was inside a parked car when shots were fired.

Driver Dies, Car Catches Fire After Shooting, Crash In West Pullman

Firefighters arrived at the scene and pulled the driver from the car. He died at a nearby hospital.

Enjoy a Pedal Powered Picnic with Chicago’s Cabinet of Curiosity

Cabinet of Curiosity’s Pedal Powered Playground Holds a A Day Of Educational Fun in McKinley Park

5 Chicago Police Officers Injured When 2 Squads Collide On South Side

Two Chicago police vehicles crash Friday night in West Englewood, sending five officers to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

South Chicagoland cancer survivors take victory lap for beating cancer

Advocate Health Care patients kick-off National Cancer Survivors Month with educational event, survivors parade

CPD Trades Guns For $100 Visa Gift Cards Saturday In Calumet Heights

Residents will receive a $100 Visa gift card for each unwanted gun turned in Saturday, June 8, at Compassionate Baptist Church.

Chicago Park Goers Will Soon Get Free Wi-Fi

The Chicago Park District is making it easier to stay connected by providing free Wi-Fi access, thanks to an $8 million investment.

Teen Shot In Arm While Walking Through Chicago Southwest Side Alley

He was taken to Stroger Hospital and is in good condition. No one is in custody.

Bullets Fly Over I-57, 2 Charged In Road Rage Incident: ISP

The men are accused of shooting a driver after they rear-ended his vehicle on I-57 near 111th Street, then fleeing and eluding police.

Group Walks For Safety On Crash-Plagued Stretch Of Pulaski Road On Chicago's Southwest Side

Residents walked along Pulaski Road to halt unsafe traffic Wednesday night.

Advocate Trinity Hospital earns U.S. News' health equity honor

The South Side hospital is Chicagoland's only hospital recognized for providing high-quality care to underserved populations

Chicago Park Reopens For Summer Programs After Migrants Moved Out

Programming was paused for a year to house asylum seekers.

Person Hospitalized After SWAT Situation On Chicago's Southwest Side

Chicago police said officers responded to the scene for a shots fired call. The offender was found inside a nearby residence.

CPS Students Lead Annual Peace Walk Promoting Anti-Violence Initiatives

The group was formed after an eighth grader was the victim of gun violence in 2021.

4-Year-Old Boy Fatally Struck By Pickup Truck In Chicago

The boy was transported to Comer Children's Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Child Dead, 4 Injured In Crash On I-57: Police

The child was declared dead while two other children and two adults were taken to hospitals, according to police.

2 Teens Charged In Armed Robbery On Chicago's Far South Side

The teens were placed into custody and charged accordingly, police said.

Fugitive Shoots Self, Ending 9-Hour Roseland Standoff: REPORTS

The fugitive was the subject of a national warrant for shooting his ex-girlfriend and two children in Matteson, news reports say.

Man, 28, Fatally Shot Answering Door In Greater Grand Crossing

Chicago police said the shooter was known to the 28-year-old man, who was fatally shot through the door.

Woman Sentenced To 30 Years For Role In Killing Pregnant Teen And Cutting Unborn Baby From Her Womb

Clarisa Figueroa pleaded guilty to her part in the gruesome killing last month, and was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

4 Teens Charged With Robbing 15-Year-Old On CTA Platform On Chicago's South Side

The teens were placed into custody and charged accordingly, police said.

Boy, 12, Shot While Riding Bike In South Chicago, Police Say

Police say the boy was riding his bike when he saw a dark vehicle on the street and heard multiple shots fired.

Chicago Lawn Residents Alerted To Rash of Armed Robberies, Carjackings

Four seperate armed street robberies and carjackings were reported in the 8th Chicago Police District between April 29 and May 14.

Chicago Students Take Part In Mental Health Action Day

Gabriel's Light is an organization that works to prevent youth suicide through education and kindness campaigns.

Teen Critically Injured In A Shootout On Chicago's Southwest Side

The teen was taken to Comer Children's Hospital in critical condition.

Betty Shabazz Academy Teacher Awarded Golden Apple for Excellence

Precious Allen, second-grade teacher at Betty Shabazz Academy, honored with the prestigious Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching Award

Driver Dies After Being Shot, Crashing Into Parked Cars On Chicago's South Side

The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition and later died.

“Broadway In Your Backyard” Returns To Dvorak Park

Porchlight’s Popular, Family-Friendly FREE Outdoor Concert Comes to Parks Throughout Chicago

“Broadway In Your Backyard” Returns To Seneca Playlot Park

Porchlight’s Popular, Family-Friendly FREE Outdoor Concert Comes to Parks Throughout Chicago

Driver Caught In Street Takeover Fatally Shot On South Side

Chicago police said the 20-year-old driver was struck by a volley of gunshots through his windshield when he got trapped in a ring of cars.

Four Health Tips to Help Make the Most of Mother’s Day

Dr. Donna O’Shea, OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer of Population Health, UnitedHealthcare

Fire Destroys Vacant Home, Damages Apartment Building On South Side

The building collapsed and was completely destroyed in the blaze.

Tate Changed Clothes, Stole A Bike After CPD Cop's Slaying: Officials

Chicago police's technology-driven investigation detailed during Xavier Tate Jr.'s pretrial hearing for murder of CPD Officer Luis Huesca.