Chicago police investigating an explosion outside of a city alderman's home while his children were asleep inside early Saturday on the Lower West Side, his office said.

The 48th annual Puerto Rican People's Day Parade marched through Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood on Saturday. Each year, it highlights Puerto Rican arts and culture. The festival runs through Sunday.

Chicago funeral director Spencer Leak Jr. was laid to rest Saturday after an emotional celebration of life. The 56-year-old community leader recently planned the funeral of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

An annul basketball tournament on Chicago's South Side brings young athletes together for a friendly competition. The event is meant to foster unity and give the community a positive outlet as schools let out for summer break.

Chicago police are investigating after burglars broke into a restaurant twice in one week, with surveillance video showing them smashing the glass doors to get inside.

According to ESPN, the former Rockets player was arrested in Houston overnight when a handgun was allegedly observed in the seat of a car that Harden owns.

Two teenagers were among four people injured in a crash on the city's South Side early Saturday, Chicago police said.

The driver of a stolen SUV is in custody after he allegedly crashed into two CTA buses, injuring six people, on Chicago's Near South Side on Friday night, police said.

A recent Federal Trade Commission report finds victims lost $2.1 billion to scams that started on social media last year. That's eight times higher than in 2020.

Lifestyle Expert Nekia Nichelle joined ABC7 with a look at some of the unique finds from Uncharted.

Festival committee member Abbi Bryson and performer MZ Ruff N Stuff joined ABC7 to discuss on Saturday morning.

The only open Dominos in Merrillville is stepping in to help. They donated free pizzas to cleanup crews.

The United States and Iran appear close to a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Crews responded to a serious crash in the north suburbs early Saturday morning.

A drive-by shooter killed two men and critically injured a woman outside of their South Side home early Saturday, Chicago police said.

Three men were shot, one fatally, on the city's West Side on Friday night, Chicago police said.

A husband and wife recovering after an EF-3 tornado destroyed their Streator home, trapping them in the debris and leaving both injured. Dramatic video recorded during the storm showed part of the ordeal.

An independent search is underway for Nancy Guthrie's remains near the border following an anonymous tip about the whereabouts of her body, though authorities say there is no evidence to verify the claim.

In his own words, WABC-TV anchor Bill Ritter is sharing a very personal message about his Alzheimer's diagnosis at the age of 76.

A small dog that was stolen during a vehicle burglary on the city's North Side has been found safe, Chicago police told ABC7.

Federal prosecutors have dropped all charges against two defendants in a hospital COVID-19 fraud case after their attorneys raised allegations of prosecutorial misconduct, prompting sharp questions from the judge overseeing the case.

On the latest ABC7 Sports Overtime, Dionne Miller discussed the first-place White Sox, Bears' minicamp, the Wolves playing in the Calder Cup Finals, and took time to remember Stacey King.

As the World Cup gets underway, two new mini-turf soccer pitches are now open to the community in Gulfton.

Tyler Robinson's attorneys say prosecutors went on a "media tour" expressing Robinson's guilt, in violation of the judge's restrictions against speaking about the case outside court.

Spencer Pratt responded to his loss in the Los Angeles mayoral race in a video posted Friday, saying "you have no idea how bad things are about to get for the city."