Chicago Neighborhoods
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Chicago's neighborhoods — from Pilsen and Hyde Park to Wicker Park and Bronzeville — the people, businesses, aldermen, and street-level changes shaping life block by block across the city.
Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan on Chicago’s South Side
A man has died after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Chicago’s 49th Street Beach on Tuesday night, according to pol…
Tragically, there have been at least five more fatal crashes involving vulnerable road users on Chicago streets
The victims included the third teen killed on a micro-mobility device this year on a bike or e-scooter, and a senior who…
Ukrainian man's indictment for bilking billionaire out of $450 million runs through Chicago
A man accused of stealing $450 million from a Mexican billionaire while posing as an associate of the wealthy Astor fami…
JP Calabio | ChicagoCISO ORBIE® Awards
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Richard Rushing | ChicagoCISO ORBIE® Awards
Richard Rushing is a ChicagoCISO ORBIE® Awards finalist.…
Person fatally shot in Gage Park
A person was shot and killed during a fight on a Gage Park street Saturday night, police said.The victim, a male whose a…
Black Star Project honors boys, young men at special graduation event
The Black Star Project celebrated the achievements of boys and young men in the Black community with a special graduatio…
Nicole Hollander, cartoonist who channeled wit and feminist ideas through 'Sylvia' comic strip, dies at 86
Chicagoan Nicole Hollander became a feminist icon and pioneer when her syndicated comic strip "Sylvia" hit newspapers in…
Thousands Take To Chicago Streets For May Day Demonstrations
This year's May Day celebrations included a commemorative plaque unveiled at the Haymarket memorial, a civic day of acti…
Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas settle with state for $125 million for raising prices for 'ineligible' projects
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas have reached a settlement with Attorney General Kwame Raoul that’s expected to allow mor…
Man found shot dead in car in Woodlawn
A man was found fatally shot in Woodlawn Thursday afternoon, according to Chicago police.The man, whose age wasn’t known…
A CPS grad herself, math teacher has been building community for decades
CHICAGO — Bertha Velazquez graduated from Chicago Public Schools and knew she wanted to give back. For nearly three deca…
Another arrest made in Oak Lawn video gaming terminal theft investigation
OAK LAWN, Ill. (WGN) — Oak Lawn police have announced another arrest in a string of cases involving the theft of video g…
Yo, bum rush the office! After griping to reporters about Archer parking, which was recently addressed, Zuno, Martinez & crew stormed the 12th Ward headquarters
$12 million verdict exposes loophole in Illinois nursing home laws
The Adams family was awarded $12.2 million in a lawsuit against a Chicago nursing home for failing to protect Shirley Ad…
Man fatally shot in Austin, police say
A man was shot and killed in the Austin neighborhood Monday night, police said.The man, 28, was on the street in the 490…
Viral video showing alleged insult to Miguel Amaya leaves odd taste
SAN DIEGO — The short video clip posted on X appeared to show Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing referring to Cubs catcher M…
Pilsen Children’s Center Adds Grocery Distribution Service As Food Insecurity Persists
A new partnership between Brightpoint El Hogar Del Niño and food pantry Nourishing Hope is mean to help local families a…
Trump posts video of man running past security during Correspondents’ dinner
(Associated Press) - Video posted by President Donald Trump on his Truth Social media account appears to show the moment…
Perspectives Math and Science Academy hosts unique job fair for community
Inside of Perspectives Math and Science Academy in Bronzeville, a different kind of job fair was held.…