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Paramedics transport a 71-year-old woman who was shot on the 10800 block of South Morgan Street in the Morgan Park neighborhood Dec. 20, 2020, in Chicago. According to police the woman was struck inside the home by gunfire coming from outside the residence.

‘This community is going to be very sad.’ 71-year-old woman known as ‘Nana’ to neighbors slain in Morgan Park home.

December 22, 2020 at 12:37 p.m.

Emma Wright was known as "Nana" to most of the people who knew her in the Morgan Park neighborhood where she had lived for more than 50 years. "Just a...

The Wall Street Journal editorial page editor defended the column on Jill Biden, shown here at a campaign event in Pennsylvania. He said she "is taking a leading role in education policy" and "can't be off-limits for commentary."

Following Jill Biden essay, Northwestern University distances itself from former lecturer Joseph Epstein, calls his views on her use of ‘Dr.’ title ‘misogynistic’

December 14, 2020 at 11:09 p.m.

Northwestern University has distanced itself from a former lecturer who penned a controversial op-ed in The Wall Street Journal that called for future first lady Jill Biden to drop the...

A police officer redirects a commuter at the closed Red Line CTA subway station Feb. 17, 2020.

Violent crime rate doubles on CTA rail system, even with stepped-up police efforts and far fewer riders: ‘The people that are driving the crime never left the system’

June 14, 2024 at 6:48 p.m.

The rate of violent crime on CTA trains and platforms has more than doubled this year, even though the number of riders has dramatically dropped and Chicago police have stepped...

People stand outside of the Franciscan Outreach shelter on Nov. 24, 2020, in the Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago.

COVID-19 outbreak at Chicago homeless shelter points to coronavirus surge dangers, advocates say

November 26, 2020 at 6:54 p.m.

A homeless shelter on Chicago's West Side is grappling with an outbreak of COVID-19 cases, prompting concerns from advocates and organizations as the coronavirus surges nationwide. The Franciscan Outreach shelter,...

Police officers and Major Crash Investigation Team members investigate the scene of a vehicle accident at McCormick Boulevard and Devon Avenue in Lincolnwood on Nov. 25, 2020.

Man suffers ‘life-threatening’ injuries when hit by car in Lincolnwood

November 26, 2020 at 2:55 a.m.

A 46-year-old man was critically injured Wednesday morning after being hit by a car in Lincolnwood, according to village officials. The man was believed to have been crossing the street...

A woman's breath is seen during the pilgrimage to pay homage to Our Lady of Guadalupe, a Mexican icon of Catholicism, on Dec. 11, 2019, in Des Plaines.

Our Lady of Guadalupe festival canceled amid COVID-19 concerns; event typically draws hundreds of thousands to Catholic shrine in Des Plaines

November 24, 2020 at 10:45 p.m.

It's hard to overstate the popularity and importance of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe for the hundreds of thousands who make a pilgrimage each December to a Catholic...

Chicago airports are expected to handle 60%-70% fewer travelers this Thanksgiving, but there’ll still be crowds and precautions to take

November 21, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.

Dayanara Reyes arrived at O'Hare International Airport Friday, ready to brave the crowds and the pandemic. She wore a double mask, wiped everything she touched and tried to keep her...

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