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Blair Holt Honored 10 Years After He Was Killed On Bus Protecting Classmate

"It's been 10 years but the pain is just as unbearable," his mother said at Wednesday's street naming.

What's Next For Triple Grammy Nominee BJ The Chicago Kid?

R&B crooner talks about life on the South Side, Chance the Rapper, new ventures.

I Would Be 'Probably Dead' Without Football, MSU Lineman From S. Side Says

Demetrius Cooper, an Englewood native and Percy Julian grad, said "the killing has to stop" in Chicago.

South Side Actor Has Big Dreams, For Himself And Others

Vonzell Scott wants to be an example for other young Chicago actors who want to live their dreams.

Ex-NBA Player Byron Irvin, Now a Sports Agent, Enters Julian's Hall of Fame

Mac Irvin's oldest child played in the NBA and now is an agent for Shawn Marion, Jason Terry and others.

Washington Heights »

CPS Student Videos Take on Police Brutality, Guns in Hip Hop Project

Seniors at Julian High School tackled gang violence and police brutality through inventive music vidoes.

Who Are the 'Bucket Boys'? Filmmakers Want To Tell Story of City Drummers

Chicago directors Jarrell and Jerome Lucas said they need $25,000 to complete their first documentary.

Chicago Football Classic Awards $12,500 Scholarship to College Student

Morehouse College freshman Jawuan Johnson, of Auburn Gresham, received the scholarship.

West Pullman »

Slain Teen's Family: 'He Didn't Live Long Enough To Fulfill His Dreams'

Bobby Williams, 19, was killed early Thursday in what police told family may have been a robbery.

Julian High School Alumni Inspire Students at Inaugural Career Day

Students said they learned about the possibilities that await them after high school.

Percy Julian High School Alumnus Wants to Pave Way for Student Success

A Percy L. Julian High School alumnus has organized the school's first Annual Alumni Career Day.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.