A woman was shot and killed on Thursday morning in the Galewood neighborhood and a Chicago police

Carlini’s pale blue eyes are alight as he peers over fences and rooftops.... 17, 2021, in the Galewood

The boy was shot in his right leg and taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition.... The girl suffered a gunshot wound to the buttocks and was also taken to Stroger in critical condition.... The girl, identified as Ashuntice Wilburn of west suburban Westmont, later died, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office....

The Wheaton Historical Preservation Council and some of its board members misused donated money and continued to raise funds and spend money even after its museum closed, a lawsuit filed by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul alleges. The suit, filed in DuPage County Circuit Court, accuses preservation council board members Gloria Leetz and Laurie Warfel of illegally transferring more than$ 300, 000 to the board president, Alberta Adamson, according to a statement from Raoul’s office.“ Nobody

Growing up on Chicago’s Southwest Side, Rolando Favela lived across from a factory.... About seven volunteers from the nonprofit are tree ambassadors, part of the city’s$ 46 million Our Roots Chicago initiative. Advertisement “ It’s not just aesthetics — trees are pretty, but it’s also flood alleviation, erosion control, stormwater management, ” he said.... Some also hope the city prioritizes tree maintenance, a concern they say neighbors often share with them. With a 23% canopy cover, Chicago

Four former Washington Federal employees, including the bank’s chief financial officer and treasurer, were indicted on embezzlement charges last year.... Royal Bank took over some Washington Federal locations.... Thompson’s trial date is scheduled for Feb....

Beginning in 2019, the Washington Park Chamber of Commerce has hosted a Christmas tree lighting at Garfield Boulevard and Martin Luther King Drive where the community can gather and celebrate the holidays and decorations.... In 2020, someone ripped down the banner in front of the tree.... It was soon repaired, but after Christmas the tree was burned down. Then, in the early morning after this year’s lighting ceremony Saturday evening, the tree erupted into flames....

Deshawn Nelson loads a truck at a furniture warehouse in Niles on Dec.... The partnership will link people coming out of jail on personal recognizance bonds to employment, housing, mental health, substance use, violence prevention, medical care and other needs.... Owner Deshawn Nelson, left, discusses deliveries with Jovon Moore in Niles on Dec....

An escaped bison was captured on video by Mark Stage of Cary as the animal ran north on Darrell Road in September.... Fans marvel at her feats — she appears to have crossed the Fox River — as well as her outlaw spirit, her love of freedom and her penchant for surprise appearances.... In this screenshot from a video, an American buffalo that escaped from a Wauconda farm in September was captured on video by Mark Stage of Cary as the animal ran north on Darrell Road in September....

Allison Arwady said ahead of the announcement of omicron’s arrival that its presence would not “ surprise ” her, as officials have been working each day to sequence additional virus samples and test wastewater.“ The question is not: ‘Can we find omicron?... ’ ” Arwady said during a Tuesday question-and-answer session.... “ The question is: ‘What is our response?...