Chicago firefighter seriously hurt in extra-alarm fire in Rogers Park
A Chicago firefighter was seriously injured fighting an extra-alarm fire Monday afternoon in an apartment building in Rogers Park.
Strong winds hamper tornado recovery efforts in Lake Village, Indiana
Indiana state officials on Friday continued to survey tornado damage in Lake Village, after two people were killed in Tuesday's storms, though strong winds made cleanup efforts that much more difficult.
Long road ahead for Lake Village, Indiana, after deadly tornado
Restoration efforts continued in Northwest Indiana on Thursday after a massive tornado ripped through the town of Lake Village earlier this week — leaving an elderly couple dead.
Elderly couple ID'd as 2 killed in suspected NW Indiana tornado
The family said Tuesday night's tornado leveled the couple's home.
Fox Lake woman to remain in jail, accused of beating 11-year-old son for years
A Lake County judge ordered a Fox Lake woman to remain behind bars on Tuesday, following her arrest on charges accusing her of abusing her 11-year-old son for years.
Rev. Jesse Jackson honored at Chicago celebration of life
The People's Celebration, allowed former presidents, family members, and more to honor the icon of the Civil Rights Movement.
Columbia College installs 1st woman of color as president
Dr. Shantay Bolton is the new president of Columbia College in Chicago, the first woman of color and first woman in nearly 90 years to lead the school.
Shirley Payne recognized for having only woman, Black-owned funeral home in Fox Valley
Payne, otherwise known as Miss Shirley, said that loving people is the only way she's been successful through her 40 years of service.
2 Aspira charter high schools to close by April due to financial issues
The closing of both schools can cause issues for seniors, including pushing back their graduations.
Celebrations of life continue for Rev. Jesse Jackson
The celebration of life for Reverend Jesse Jackson continues with another visitation on Friday morning.
Mourners pay respects to Rev. Jesse Jackson as memorial services begin
Thousands turned out on Thursday to honor the late Rev. Jesse Jackson as his casket lay in repose at Rainbow PUSH Headquarters, in the first of a series of memorial services over the next several days.
Woman ordered detained in deadly West Side carjacking
A judge ordered a woman detained until trial in the deadly carjacking of an Uber Eats driver on Chicago's West Side.
Community Violence Intervention groups recognized at winter convening event in South Shore
It's also the first time in more than two decades that the city had four years in a row of declining gun violence.
3rd annual "demolition blitz" underway in Gary, Indiana
Gary, Indiana, has begun its third annual "demolition blitz," a coordinated campaign to tear down unsafe homes and revitalize local communities.
Freight train derailment blocks crossings in Harvey and Dixmoor
A freight train derailment in Chicago's south suburbs has blocked a handful of crossings for several hours on Friday in Harvey and Dixmoor.