Skokie center to help homeless transformed with help of community
Last year, the Skokie center was in need of major upgrades. That's when a "domino effect of good" happened.
Vintage photos found at Jefferson Park CTA station. Who lost them?
The photos were taken in Benton Harbor, Michigan; Michigan City, Indiana; and two photo studios in Chicago. One was dated July 5, 1914.
First protest takes off in downtown Chicago an evening ahead of DNC
The protest Sunday is expected to be dwarfed by protests later in the week.
Hire 360, connects Chicago area candidates with careers in the trades
Since it began in 2020, Hire 360 has placed more than 400 people in every trade union in the Chicago area.
Coleman Brothers Barber Shop has been a staple on Chicago's South Side
Since its doors opened in 1963, Coleman Brothers Shop at 68th Street and Stony Island Avenue has welcomed regulars and newcomers.
Batavia High School senior aiming to turn passion for fashion into a career
David Bednarek wants to find a scholarship in cross country and track to fund his designing career, but finding good programs in both running and fashion could prove to be challenging.
Illinois Republican delegates believe Trump will win regardless of whom he faces in November
The delegates signaled total comfort and confidence with where things sit four months before the election.
Illinois Republican delegates admire VP pick J.D. Vance's journey from never-Trumper to Trump ally
Some also say Vance's age—just 39 years old—brings a youthfulness to the ticket.
Former Secret Service agent discusses response to assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump
Tim McCarthy took a bullet during the 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan.
Chicago artist Minnie Watkins turns stroke into triumph on canvas
Watkins, one of Chicago's Hidden Gems, found a new direction after her stroke when a friend told her to paint what she knew—stroke and recovery.
Multiple people rescued from Lake Michigan in less than a day; teen and woman dead
On Sunday, a woman on a sailboat that capsized near Winnetka swam 2 miles to get help, while the body of another woman who had been missing was later pulled from the water.
New exhibit spotlights Mister Kelly's, a legendary Chicago club
Mister Kelly's served as a springboard for young entertainers who went on to become not just household names, but big stars.
2 strangers help woman get around more easily with teamwork, tech
Nancy Glazer uses a walker after having a stroke years ago and turned to two complete strangers for help getting around more easily.
Beloved high school band director retires after 33-year career
Chris Pitlik, or Mr. P, is retiring after a storied career as the band director at Shepard High School in Palos Heights.
Descendants of man who saved thousands of Jews in WWII meet growing families he saved
It began back in World War II when a Japanese diplomat risked everything to save the lives of thousands of Jews.