University Of Chicago Students Among Hyde Park Burglary Victims
Chicago police are investigating a rash of home break-ins in Hyde Park.
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Chicago police are investigating a rash of home break-ins in Hyde Park.
Nearly two dozen families already in a difficult situation are now facing another challenge because of the extreme shift in temperatures forced an emergency situation at the Hyde Park Ronald McDonald House.
A man in Hyde Park was in for a surprise when the woman he was trying to rob pulled out a gun and shot at him.
Police responded to a bank robbery in the 1500 block of E. 53rd St. just before 12:30 p.m.
A Chicago couple's shipping nightmare has finally ended, about two months after their boxes went missing after they tried to ship them across the U.S. via Greyhound's ground-shipping express service.
Police said the gasoline spill happened inside Bret Harte Elementary School, at 1556 E. 56th St., around 7:15 a.m.
Hyde Park resident Hersey Mallory describes himself as a frustrated guitarist, but he has irritations outside of his music.
Pickens played with a long line of jazz greats, including Eddie Harris, Elvin Jones and Quincy Jones. Pickens was also a music educator both at Kenwood Academy High School and at Northern Illinois University.
The long line of fans waiting to meet the author stretched around the block outside the Seminary Co-op bookstore near the University of Chicago campus on South Woodlawn.
Around 9:30 p.m., more than 100 young people walked down at least three blocks in Hyde Park, yelling as they smashed windshields, broke mirrors, lit off fireworks and jumped on cars.
Large groups of teenagers and young adults created chaos in Hyde Park on Halloween, vandalizing dozens of cars, harassing people attending a holiday street festival, and robbing University of Chicago students.
It features 37 acts across 13 stages along with food and other entertainment.
The Illinois Department of Public Health has given the university final approval for the trauma center at its new emergency room, which opened in December.
The student protesters said they're angry over many incidents, including the police shooting of 21-year-old Charles Thomas.
A University of Chicago student shot by police in Hyde Park has been charged with three felonies, after allegedly smashing doors and cars with a pipe or crowbar, and then charging at an officer.
Police said an officer spotted the suspect near 53rd and Kimbark, got into some sort of confrontation with him, and then shot him in the shoulder.
A more than century-old greystone in Hyde Park is the most energy efficient home in all of Chicago.
A black Dodge Charger was speeding north shortly before 11:30 p.m. when the driver lost control and crashed into the pole in the 5400 block of South Lake Shore Drive, according to Chicago Police.
The $39 million facility will help alleviate overcrowding at the university's Hyde Park hospital campus.
"They are made to be tossed around in a sand box. I think it's important that parents give their kids something they can mess around with."
It happened in Hyde Park near 55th and Cornell just before five a.m.
Every year, hundreds of young people congregate on the South Side neighborhood on both Halloween night and the preceding Saturday.
In each incident, one or more robbers jumped out of a white car, physically attacked victims and took their personal property.
Police said drugs might have been manufactured in an apartment near 53rd and Woodlawn.
A man was found dead at the scene of a hazardous materials situation in a Hyde Park neighborhood apartment building early Wednesday.
The governor's meeting comes as federal officials announce that "Operation Midway Blitz" is in full effect.
Chicago police said one woman was taken to St. Bernard Hospital for smoke inhalation.
The Cubs, who lead the NL wild-card race, lost for the fourth time in five games.
Senior Helpers assisted 85-year-old Grace Hensley in making safety adjustments around her home after her fall.
The Chaos Divers previously found over 90 cars while boating around the Chicago River, while on a mission to solve cold cases.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
The Supreme Court froze a lower court order that prevented immigration authorities from stopping people without reasonable suspicion that they are in the U.S. unlawfully.
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid funding.
Mayor Brandon Johnson called for the hearing specifically focused on antisemitism amid a troubling trend in Chicago.
The group called for federal investment in such schools, health care, and violence reduction programs rather than troops.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Health experts said they are concerned that the new guidelines set this week by the FDA will create extra steps and potential obstacles to get the shot.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
At the first showing of "Ashland Avenue," every audience member got a commemorative gift — and one person got a "Golden Ticket," or two free season passes.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
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The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
The sold-out show kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Chicago is one of only three U.S. cities on the band's world tour.
Investigators say arson caused the fire at an apartment complex in Greater Grand Crossing early Tuesday morning.
The woman, who was participating in a YouTube outdoor survival contest, had left the designated base camp, looking for water. The other contestants searched for her for hours, then reported her missing.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year, one in four seniors takes a fall, leaving many hurt, and in some cases, it can even become deadly.
Increasing clouds during the day Tuesday with a 10% chance for an isolated shower Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
As the Department of Homeland Security officially announced a ramped-up immigration enforcement effort in Chicago, local community groups said the ICE operation is more about stoking fear than making the city safer.
The governor's meeting comes as federal officials announce that "Operation Midway Blitz" is in full effect.
The Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings will face off in an NFC North clash on Monday night at Soldier Field, marking the season opener for both teams.
Chicago police said one woman was taken to St. Bernard Hospital for smoke inhalation.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
To combat crime in the South Loop, the Cook County Sheriff's Office opened up a substation at Roosevelt and State. However, many were unsure if it had actually opened.
The man accused in the attacks has a long record of being arrested, prosecuted, and then quickly being set free to attack again.
With an enforcement blitz by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement anticipated in the coming days, more people could be in immigration custody are in need of legal help.
This Labor Day weekend was much more violent than those of recent years — driven in part by mass shootings.
The Cubs, who lead the NL wild-card race, lost for the fourth time in five games.
In their clearest signal yet that they plan to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, the Bears sent season ticket holders a letter saying they hope to break ground soon so they can bid to host a Super Bowl as early as 2031.
J.J. McCarthy threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes and ran for another in his long-awaited NFL debut, and the Minnesota Vikings rallied for a season-opening 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday night.
The team announced Friday that Angel Reese was suspended for the first half of Sunday's game for making comments "detrimental to the team." It was announced at halftime that she would not play in the second half due to a back injury.
Lenyn Sosa homered and drove in three runs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Sunday afternoon.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
The woman accused of firing the gun was taken into custody, police said.
The SWAT team was able to locate the man and arrest him without incident, police said.
Police were called to the scene to find a 21-year-old man outside unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The teenage boy was shot three times in the body and was left in critical condition, while the woman was shot twice in the right leg and was reported in fair condition.
