Chicago police warn of 17 armed robberies in 3 days across multiple neighborhoods
In one of the incidents, three University of Chicago students were held up near campus in broad daylight.
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Emergency assistance center near site of Back of the Yards mass shooting opens
An emergency assistance center designed to aid victims and those affected by a mass shooting earlier this month in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood has opened near the site of the traged... -
National Geographic praises ‘under-the-radar' national parks in Midwest
Love getting out and experiencing nature but hate overcrowding? National Geographic has published its list of the 10 best national parks to avoid summer crowding, and several Midwestern entries made t... -
NBC 5 Chicago to present Global Climate, Local Impact: Part 2
In advance of Earth Day 2024, NBC 5 Chicago will present a new, half-hour, second part Global Climate, Local Impact special spotlighting four Illinois cities – O’Fallon, Evanston, Naperville and Chica... -
Chicago-area athletes prepare in hopes of qualifying for 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
With 100 days to go until the Paris Olympic Games, the Chicago area is likely to send several athletes with local ties to France this summer.
