Chicago pastor gathers hundreds of men to declare violence-free zone on South Side

A Chicago pastor rallied hundreds of men to declare a South Side neighborhood a violence-free zone at the 1000 Men Unity ...

Hearing held for woman in stabbing that killed her baby daughter on Chicago's Southwest Side

A woman appeared in court Sunday on charges that she stabbed her 1-year-old daughter to death​ in a home on Chicago's ...

Few Chicago residents buy flood insurance, but should they?

Almost every community in the Chicago area is at risk of flooding, and powerful storms are expected to increase. Here's what ...
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An American Eel In The Chicago River? Angler’s Rare Find Raises Questions

Americans eels are born in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. There's just one other known instance of one being found in the ...

Two women shot during robbery in Chicago's West Loop

Two women were shot during robbery in Chicago's West Loop early Saturday morning.

Chicago Cubs Announce Roster Move Before White Sox Game

The Chicago Cubs have announced several roster moves ahead of Sunday's series finale with the Chicago White Sox.

Jewell’s Jems: Aloha Chicago is here to help us move our bodies with Polynesian dance

Sunday's guests for Jewell's Jems with Jewell Hillery on the WGN Weekend Morning News were here to help us move our bodies with Polynesian dance. Chris Tuia'ana, the owner of Aloha Chicago, and Alexa ...

Project HOOD celebrates progress of center, violence-free zone on South Side

Roughly 1,000 men came together to celebrate the progress of the Project HOOD Center on Chicago's South Side, while ...

Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Decision Before White Sox Game

The Chicago Cubs have announced their starting lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox at Rate Field.