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For the people upset with the change in Vatican policy, the pastor at St. Sabina on the South Side said blessings for same-sex couples are a recognition of people’s humanity.

Two short years after joining the Cook County state’s attorney’s office, Eileen O’Neill was lead prosecutor in the 1993 murder case of Anna Gilvis, an 83-year-old woman found dead and beaten inside her Chicago Lawn home, her hands tied and throat slashed. The crime was heinous. But just as shocking was that the defendant was an 11-year-old boy, referred to in court documents only as “A.M.” ...

When Pope Francis announced Monday that priests can now bless same-sex couples, it was difficult to say when the first blessings would happen.

Two Chicago men were indicted for murdering a man to obtain higher positions within a South Side street gang, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

A 17-year-old boy was in the 7900 block of South Laflin Street when he was shot in the back Sunday, police said. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in the back in broad daylight in Auburn Gresham, according to Chicago police.

Chicago fire officials said two children were taken to the hospital Friday evening for carbon monoxide exposure in Auburn Gresham.

Dr. Vanecko spent more than 50 years at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and was married to Mayor Richard J. Daley’s daughter, Mary Carol, for 59 years.

Val and Cody covered hot Christmas topics, an "Empire" show actress, a tasty Italian meal with Alessi and adorable Bears game predictions.

A cheerful scene unfolded Tuesday on Chicago's South Side – with a long line wrapping around the corner, filled with smiles, hungry folks, and appreciative hearts.