Pilsen, Little Village, West Loop

“These bags really do mean a lot to them,” said Cristina Puzio, who organized the drive. She's accepting donations of candles, chocolates and more for gift bags.

The Friday shooting rocked a tight-knit block where “everyone looks out for each other," his sister said. “Things are just getting out of control."

The city is acquiring land at 18th and Peoria streets — the "single largest parcel of vacant developable property" in the neighborhood — to turn into affordable housing.

The jail is seeing the most infected people since last winter, before the vaccines were readily available, with 109 detained people positive for COVID-19.

One business owner had to pay about $1,100 out of pocket to get her store’s glass door replaced.

The free membership includes the Y’s amenities, including its fitness center, fitness classes, youth sport classes and other programs.

Héctor González, also known as Disrokone, painted the mural after experiencing tragedy in his life. Nearly two decades later, he hopes the restored piece will inspire the neighborhood where he grew up.

Some schools in Little Village, North Lawndale and Austin had fewer than five students enrolled in CPS' testing program.

The famously outspoken Ball family patriarch drew a line of fans at a pop-up Sunday in Tri-Taylor. “Now I say my boys are going to be the first billionaires to play basketball," Ball said.

Terrance Wills grew up in Rockwell Gardens, just a five-minute bike ride from where the Bulls play. His clientele has grown to include the city’s biggest stars, from Zach LaVine to Scottie Pippen and Dwyane Wade.

Big Baller Brand, the apparel line started by the outspoken father of the Bulls' Lonzo Ball and the Hornets' LaMelo, will be sold at Flee Club on Taylor Street.

Asrai Garden has floral arrangements for the flower lover in your life — or you can sign someone up for monthly cupcakes from Sugargoat.

Pilsen-area businesses are offering everything from jewelry to coffee and pet outfits for the people on your holiday gift list.

The Black Vegan aims to give out 75-200 meals through Thanksgiving week. You can send the owner suggestions of people in need or shelters who could use a home-cooked meal.

Family members and advocates for German Villaseñor want harsher charges for his wife. "She needs to be held responsible for what she did. Her actions were criminal."

Amid a moratorium on school closures until 2025, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez has vowed to better understand the drivers of student losses at the neighborhood and campus level. 

The 32-acre hospital campus will include a Level 2 trauma center and several amenities at the former Washburne school site. City Council approved the sale of the land in April.

Mike Tracy started the program when he and his son were looking for ways to explore the city. Since 2015, the group has visited more than 70 restaurants in all corners of the city.

The news comes after police said they would push to temporarily close the Randolph Street restaurant and venue.