Barack Obama

With president here for Downtown fundraisers, shootings marred the S. Side from Pullman to Bronzeville.

Twelve people were taken into custody outside the Hilton Chicago on Michigan Avenue.

Violent holiday weekend included victim killed on block where two others recently were slain.

President Barack Obama plans to fly into Chicago Wednesday evening.

The Far South Side school has formed a committee to lobby for the coveted institution, tourism draw.

The Burris School of Politics offers students a nine-hour class on local, state and federal government.

Founder Joseph Ocol started the chess team to teach West Side students lessons in life.

Henry Atkins, 39, was fatally shot in his chest, and another man, 22, was shot in his hand, police said.

Cornelius German, 15, was shot and killed late Monday in Grand Boulevard, police said. 

The Republican Illinois senator has broken from his party to support stricter gun laws.

The first lady gave a sobering speech on how violence is affecting the future of the city's youth.

The president said WVON plays a vital role in the black community.

Nathaniel Pendleton Jr. was among the president's guests at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.