Shooting victim graduates from Leo: 'He has a future ahead of him'

Six months ago, Miles Turner V was in a medically induced coma after he was shot trying to protect his younger cousin. On Sunday, Turner received his high school diploma to a standing ovation, the Chi Read More

Same-sex marriage sponsor vows to press ahead after blowback for not seeking House vote

The lead House sponsor pushing same-sex marriage pledged Sunday to press ahead on the issue after facing fallout from a divided gay and lesbian community frustrated by his decision not to put the issu Read More

Activist who taught Obama to be community organizer is retiring

The man who taught a young Barack Obama how to be a community organizer on the South Side of Chicago recalls his ability to talk to anyone, from the very poor to the very rich. Read More

1 dead, 12 wounded in weekend violence

An 18-year-old man is dead and at least another twelve people have been wounded in gun violence in the city from late Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. Read More

CeaseFire chief: 'I am innocent' of domestic violence charge

The director of the anti-violence group CeaseFire Illinois said Sunday that he's innocent of the domestic violence charge he's facing and that he experienced a "spiritual awakening" Read More

1 dead, 11 wounded in weekend violence

An 18-year-old man is dead and at least another eleven people have been wounded in gun violence in the city from late Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. Read More

Rahm's official letter to L.A. regarding Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Blackhawks are just seven wins away from the Stanley Cup and 3 wins away from clinching the Western Conference Finals after Saturday night's 2-1 win over the L.A. Kings. Read More

Dorgan elected as new Illinois Republican Party Chairman

John "Jack" Dorgan has been elected by the Illinois Republican State Central Committee to be its chairman for the upcoming elections Saturday. Read More

Driver acted in self-defense in fatal road-rage shooting, lawyer says

A Lake View man acted in self-defense when he shot and killed a Far South Side gentleman's club manager and injured the man's fiancee in a road rage incident over the weekend, the alleged gu Read More

Shootings, murder, and crime down in May

It may not seem like it, but shootings and murders were down in the month of May. Read More