Justice system failed 8-year-old killed, teen linked to shooting, say activists
CHICAGO — Activists say they don’t want Melissa Ortega’s death to be in vain, and they’re calling for a reform…
Field Museum virtual tour helping hospitalized kids view attractions from afar
CHICAGO — The Field Museum is partnering with non-profit WeGo to bring some of its favorite exhibits to kids who cannot…
$3 million being invested into Lake Michigan’s shoreline to fight climate change, Asian carp
CHICAGO — Three million dollars in funding will be invested to protect Lake Michigan and its shoreline from climate change…
Changes to electronic home monitoring drawing criticism
Changes to statewide electronic monitoring programs took effect this month. But are they making communities safer? That’s the focus of…
2 dead after shooting, fiery crash in Ravenswood
CHICAGO — Two people were killed following a shooting and subsequent crash Thursday night in Ravenswood. At around 5:05 p.m.,…
3 Men In Custody Including Wounded Suspect Following Police Shootout On Lower Wacker Drive
CHICAGO (CBS) – Three men were arrested and charged following a shootout with police on Lower Wacker Drive Wednesday Night.…
Two Men Shot Dead In Car In Ravenswood; Car Goes On To Crash And Catch Fire
CHICAGO (CBS) — Two men were shot and killed in a vehicle in the Ravenswood neighborhood Thursday afternoon, and the…
400 more Afghan refugees expected in Chicago next month | Housing, basic necessities needed
“(They) don’t have family, have no resources. They really have no one to depend on, no one to go, but…
City announces first steps to long-term Lake Michigan erosion solutions
No matter the season, the lakefront from the south all the way to border of Evanston is considered Chicago’s crown…
James, 1st-timers Morant, Wiggins named All-Star starters
LeBron James will return to Cleveland as an All-Star Game captain, and Ja Morant and Andrew Wiggins are headed there…