Crowd gathers outside CPD HQ to protest killing of George Floyd, treatment of black and brown communities
Dozens of protesters gathered outside Chicago Police Headquarters Tuesday, accusing officers of treating black and brown communities differently amid the coronavirus pandemic and to call for justice in the death of an African American man in Minneapolis police custody.
Dozens of protesters gathered outside Chicago Police Headquarters Tuesday, accusing officers of treating black and brown communities differently amid the coronavirus pandemic and to call for justice in the death of an African American man in Minneapolis police custody.
Husband sets up ‘date nights’ outside hospital window while wife is on bedrest awaiting birth of son
A husband set up a "date" night with his expectant wife through a hospital window as she isolates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A husband set up a "date" night with his expectant wife through a hospital window as she isolates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Online video shows 20-year-old beating elderly nursing home patient
It shows a 20-year-old patient relentlessly punching an elderly patient. The video is making rounds on social media and we do want to warn you its graphic.
It shows a 20-year-old patient relentlessly punching an elderly patient. The video is making rounds on social media and we do want to warn you its graphic.
Woman claiming to have COVID-19 spits in nurse’s face in Aurora: police
A 33-year-old woman claiming to be infected with COVID-19 allegedly spit in a nurse’s face early Monday in an Aurora hospital.
A 33-year-old woman claiming to be infected with COVID-19 allegedly spit in a nurse’s face early Monday in an Aurora hospital.
Mom makes 'hug time' device so her kids can give Nana a hug
A mom in Illinois came up with a way for her kids to hug their Nana while doing their best to keep her safe.
A mom in Illinois came up with a way for her kids to hug their Nana while doing their best to keep her safe.
Suburban Chicago woman mauled to death by French bulldog mix
A northwest suburban woman was found dead after her dog attacked her this month in Ingleside.
A northwest suburban woman was found dead after her dog attacked her this month in Ingleside.
Chicago woman tests positive for COVID-19 after childbirth, is released and dies days later
Unique Clay, 31, gave birth on April 30, tested positive for coronavirus, and was sent home with her baby -- only to die days later.
Unique Clay, 31, gave birth on April 30, tested positive for coronavirus, and was sent home with her baby -- only to die days later.
Illinois boy who lost parts from all 4 limbs gets ‘Star Wars’-themed multi-grip bionic ‘Hero Arm’
Ethan Sappington, 7, is the youngest person in the United States to receive a multi-grip bionic arm.
Ethan Sappington, 7, is the youngest person in the United States to receive a multi-grip bionic arm.
Illinois man who delivered tens of thousands of crosses to victims of tragedy dies
An Illinois man who became a fixture in the aftermath of numerous tragedies when he began crisscrossing the country and making wooden crosses more than two decades ago to honor those who were killed has died, his daughter said.
An Illinois man who became a fixture in the aftermath of numerous tragedies when he began crisscrossing the country and making wooden crosses more than two decades ago to honor those who were killed has died, his daughter said.
5-year-old recreates art class with stuffed-animal students during lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Many kids across the country are partaking in remote or virtual learning after their schools have shut down.
Many kids across the country are partaking in remote or virtual learning after their schools have shut down.
Chicago hospital successfully treats struggling COVID-19 patient with plasma from virus survivor
There is a medical breakthrough in the fight against the coronavirus at an Uptown hospital.
There is a medical breakthrough in the fight against the coronavirus at an Uptown hospital.
Police cite owner of home that was site of packed Chicago house party
The owner of a home that was the site of a large house party which violated social distancing guideline over the weekend on the Northwest Side has been cited by police.
The owner of a home that was the site of a large house party which violated social distancing guideline over the weekend on the Northwest Side has been cited by police.
Outrage in neighborhood, over social media after huge party defies social distancing rules
A video circulating on social media went viral Sunday, after dozens of young people crowded into a home in Chicago's Galewood neighborhood for a party Saturday night.
A video circulating on social media went viral Sunday, after dozens of young people crowded into a home in Chicago's Galewood neighborhood for a party Saturday night.
Death of 16-year-old suburban boy may be linked to COVID-19
A 16-year-old Wheeling boy named Zach Leviton has died, and doctors suspect he may have had coroanvirus.
A 16-year-old Wheeling boy named Zach Leviton has died, and doctors suspect he may have had coroanvirus.
VIDEO: Chicago jail detainee attacks guard, steals keys, releases others in maximum security block
A detainee at Cook County Jail attacked three jail guards Tuesday — seriously injuring one — while stealing a guard’s keys to let out other detainees in the maximum security block.
A detainee at Cook County Jail attacked three jail guards Tuesday — seriously injuring one — while stealing a guard’s keys to let out other detainees in the maximum security block.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot predicts stay-at-home order will extend into May
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she believes the stay-at-home order issued by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will extend past April 30 and into May.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she believes the stay-at-home order issued by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will extend past April 30 and into May.
Teenager charged with shoving Marine vet in front of train, killing him
An 18-year-old man is accused of shoving Marine veteran Mamadou Balde in front of a CTA train and killing him.
An 18-year-old man is accused of shoving Marine veteran Mamadou Balde in front of a CTA train and killing him.
Police release video of deadly home invasion in Chicago area involving masked men
Arlington Heights police have released home surveillance video that shows a home invasion in which a homeowner shot and killed one of the armed assailants.
Arlington Heights police have released home surveillance video that shows a home invasion in which a homeowner shot and killed one of the armed assailants.
Stay at home: These states have issued orders for residents not to go out amid COVID-19 pandemic
Across the country, states are implementing stay at home orders in efforts to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Across the country, states are implementing stay at home orders in efforts to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Chicago liquor store clerk remembered as great friend: 'He would do anything for you'
On Facebook, staff at Liquorama said Christ Douvlis was the “greatest friend to all who knew him.”
On Facebook, staff at Liquorama said Christ Douvlis was the “greatest friend to all who knew him.”