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Participants Gabriela Arizmendi, left, of Chicago, Carolina Lopez Dorado, second left, of Chicago, Gabriela Rodriguez, center, of Chicago, and Owen Klee, of Highland Park, run the last stretch before the finish line during the Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon in Grant Park on May 18, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Spring Half Marathon sees thousands of runners mark personal bests, including 18-year-old cancer survivor

May 18, 2025 at 4:46 p.m.

The race, now in its 16th year, is an opportunity for Chicagoans to celebrate spring in the city — and for runners far and wide to test their abilities and...

Identity released for 15-year-old boy killed in Roseland drive-by shooting

May 18, 2025 at 3:33 p.m.

A 15-year-old boy was killed in a drive-by shooting Saturday evening in the Roseland neighborhood on the Far South Side.

Cardinal Blase Cupich, center left, walks with the Rev. Michael Pfleger outside St. Sabina Church in Chicago on May 14, 2025. The cardinal recently returned from the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV and visited the church as it celebrated the 50th anniversary of Pfleger’s ordination. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Chicago’s Rev. Michael Pfleger reflects on 50 years in the priesthood: ‘You don’t bow down to the hater’

May 16, 2025 at 8:25 p.m.

The Rev. Michael Pfleger has been a fixture at the predominantly Black St. Sabina Church since being assigned to the parish more than 40 years ago.

Julio Fernandez, a retired Peruvian doctor, sits inside of the chapel at Chicago's St. Stanislaus Kostka School on May 13, 2025. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

‘The pope is more Peruvian than the potato.’ Why Pope Leo XIV’s roots resonate in Chicago.

May 15, 2025 at 1:53 p.m.

Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, has a patchwork background that speaks to the melting pot that is the United States — and his birthplace, the city of Chicago.

Man fatally shot following argument in the Grand Crossing neighborhood, police say

May 12, 2025 at 1:42 p.m.

A man was fatally shot following an argument in the Grand Crossing neighborhood Sunday night, according to Chicago police.

The Rev. Gosbert Rwezahura greets parish member Ronald Sostand as deacon Mel Stasinksi looks on after Mass on May 11, 2025, at Christ Our Savior Catholic Church in South Holland. Sostand wore his White Sox jacket to celebrate the ascension of Pope Leo XIV, who attended St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, which later consolidated with St. Jude to form Christ Our Savior. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

‘He’s one of us’: South Holland church celebrates bragging rights as Pope Leo XIV’s de facto home parish

May 11, 2025 at 8:41 p.m.

After a series of closures by the Chicago Archdiocese, Christ Our Savior Church in South Holland has bragging rights as Pope Leo XIV's childhood parish.

The newly elected pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, is seen for the first time from the Vatican balcony on May 8, 2025, in Vatican City. (Christopher Furlong/Getty)

The White Sox, Aurelio’s Pizza and St. Mary’s Mass: A South Sider becomes pope

May 9, 2025 at 2:11 p.m.

Robert Prevost's Catholic roots were planted in Chicago's south suburbs, where he lived in Dolton and attended St. Mary's parish before becoming Pope Leo XIV.

Several security workers usher a man out of the Harold Washington Library Center on April 2, 2025. The man was told he cannot reenter the building for 30 days. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Harold Washington librarians concerned for their safety with security incidents on the rise

May 12, 2025 at 4:25 p.m.

From verbal threats to physical assault, librarians at Harold Washington say their workplace has become increasingly unsafe.

Chicago police investigate the scene after an officer shot a male with a knife early Monday inside the Grand Regency of Jackson Park, an assisted living facility in the 1400 block of East 75th Street, on May 5, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

COPA investigating two police shootings Monday morning

May 5, 2025 at 4:52 p.m.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating two different officer-involved shootings that occurred Monday morning.

Victim of fatal Calumet City car crash identified as Homewood-Flossmoor High School student

May 5, 2025 at 5:53 p.m.

A single vehicle crash in Calumet City has left one dead Sunday morning, according to Illinois State Police.

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