Thieves target Logan Square homes under construction for copper wire, tools
In the last two weeks, four houses in Logan Square were burglarized; the thieves collecting copper wire and power tools between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., according to police.
City seeks to buy old elevated railway in Sauganash area, turn it into multi-use trail
The Weber Spur, which runs through LaBagh Woods, is already used as a nature path.
DJ program at school in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood is inspiring kids' passions
A staff member at a school in Parker Community Academy teaches kids what it means to be a top-notch DJ. But his program could be in jeopardy.
1 dangerous phosphorus flare found at Montrose Beach, 3 more still out there
The flares ignite when they hit water, after a cap and screw are removed.
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of Chicago summer
It might not feel like summer outside but Memorial Day weekend means beaches are open and preparations for events and parades were underway Friday.
FBI hauls boxes of evidence out of DC shooting suspect's Chicago apartment
The FBI hauled boxes of evidence from the Albany Park home of the man charged with killing two Israeli Embassy employees in Washington D.C. Wednesday night.
Bill would protect domestic violence survivors after murder of Jayden Perkins
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board, which is responsible for letting prisoners out on parole, may soon have to undergo mandatory training on domestic violence.
Remembering George Wendt, who grew up in Beverly and trained at The Second City
Wendt grew up in the South Side's Beverly neighborhood — at 92nd Street and Bell Avenue.
7-year-old boy stabbed in Rogers Park; woman in custody
A 26-year-old woman stabbed the boy in the abdomen. He was hospitalized in fair condition.
Family frustrated that dead tree still not removed after 4 years of "killing cars"
Residents in the Old Irving Park neighborhood said a dead tree has crushed countless cars, nearly fallen on people, and is a danger to the community, but the city hasn't given them much help.
Chicago nonprofit focused on Latino community receives Mental Health Action Day grant
Salud was the only group in Chicago to receive grant money, and the group held an event full of art, music, and conversations about mental health Thursday night.
Air traffic controller shortages, other issues spark concerns about travel in Chicago
Experts said while the air system is safe, it is definitely being stressed out — which is why we might see fewer flight options this summer.
Chicago area experts warn of more ticks around this year
Ticks can be dangerous, and there are reports that this is shaping up to be an especially bad year for the parasitic arachnids.
Pope Leo XIV grew up in Dolton, studied and taught in Chicago area
Leo XIV also attended the Catholic Theological Union of Chicago in city's Hyde Park neighborhood.
Chicago ready with "Da Pope" jokes after Prevost elected as new pope
Google search traffic for "Da Pope" skyrocketed since the announcement.