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Chicago man faces murder charge in New Year’s Day shooting of woman in North Lawndale, police say

January 3, 2025 at 9:16 a.m.

A man was charged with first-degree murder for fatally shooting a 43-year-old woman during an argument on New Year’s Day in the North Lawndale neighborhood, Chicago police announced Friday. Reginald...

Ald. Matt O’Shea, 19th, speaks during a 2025 budget hearing at City Hall on Nov. 6, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago officials warn of potential boil order this weekend on South Side

December 20, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

The city warned thousands on Chicago’s South Side of a potential boil order for drinking and cooking water during a large water main repair this weekend.

Jabari, an African lion, climbs a tree to grab meat for a meal at Lincoln Park Zoo. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

How Chicago’s zoo animals stay warm during cold, snowy winters

December 23, 2024 at 7:37 a.m.

A chilly Chicago winter doesn’t necessarily mean the African lions at the Lincoln Park Zoo have to go inside.

Police tape lies in the alley between the 1800 block of Home and Wenonah avenues in Berwyn, Dec. 19, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Far-right streamer Nick Fuentes says he was possible target of man fatally shot by Berwyn police — a suspect wanted in earlier triple homicide

December 19, 2024 at 4:48 p.m.

Police believe the man — whose identity hasn't been released — committed a triple homicide in downstate Mahomet.

Columbia College Chicago’s building in the South Loop, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., on Dec. 13, 2024. The school announced Monday night that it will cut 11 undergraduate and graduate programs and eliminate up to 25 faculty positions amidst their financial struggles. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

‘We want stability’: Columbia College Chicago students and faculty consider options amid program cuts, impending layoffs

December 18, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

The school announced Monday night that it will cut 11 undergraduate and graduate programs and eliminate up to 25 faculty positions.

People pass by Columbia College Chicago’s building in the South Loop, 600 S. Michigan Ave., on Dec. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Columbia College Chicago to cut programs, lay off up to 25 faculty next fall amid budget troubles

December 16, 2024 at 7:44 p.m.

Columbia College Chicago plans to cut 11 undergraduate and graduate programs and eliminate up to 25 faculty positions next academic year amid ongoing budget trouble and declining enrollment.

Boy, 3, hit by stray bullet during armed robbery attempt in Little Italy, police say

December 14, 2024 at 7:34 p.m.

A gunman who demanded a man's property in Little Italy fired shots into the air, striking the boy, who was in a nearby apartment.

Man wounded in Austin shootout after exiting car with off-duty cops, police say

December 14, 2024 at 3:47 p.m.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability and the police Investigative Response Team are investigating the shooting.

Angélica Rodríguez and Alfonso Arroyo are congratulated by family after getting married at the Cook County clerk’s office on Jan. 2, 2024. They became Cook County’s first married couple of 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Applications open for Cook County’s first marriage license of 2025

December 12, 2024 at 2:02 p.m.

Clerk Monica Gordon announced Thursday that couples interested in tying the knot in 2025 can apply for the first marriage license of the year and to exchange vows on Jan....

Would-be robber fatally shot during struggle over his gun, police say

December 7, 2024 at 5:34 p.m.

The incident occurred in the New City neighborhood on the South Side, according to Chicago police.

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