Edie Kasten

6 days ago | cbsnews.com | Edie Kasten

Around 1,000 motorcyclists took to Chicago roads Sunday to remember police officers who went above and beyond the call of duty for Chicago. The 21st Annual Chicago Police Memorial Foundation's Area Four Ride to Remember took off from the United Center Sunday morning. The ride honored officers who were killed or catastrophically injured on the job. It ended at the Gold Star Families Memorial in Burnham Park, east of Soldier Field.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Marie Saavedra |Edie Kasten

The Civic Actor Studio is a four-day leadership retreat that is part of the University of Chicago's Office of Civic Engagement, which has made a profound difference in many lives. The educators, community leaders, philanthropists and more participating in the retreat share a common bond. "They're constantly pouring into others, they're constantly thinking about their own communities and how to make their neighborhoods more vibrant," said Joane Friedman of the University of Chicago.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Edie Kasten

A man driving a stolen tow truck led police on a high-speed chase through the south suburbs and the city of Chicago Monday. Sauk Village police spotted the tow truck and tried to stop the driver, who sped away. The police pursuit made its way from Sauk Village north to Chicago's South Side, off the Dan Ryan Expressway at 71st and State streets, where the driver slammed into a sedan and ran from the scene. Officers found the driver about a block away, and he was arrested.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Edie Kasten |Steffanie Dupree

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke out on Sunday, one week after his comments on the city's hiring practices sparked a federal investigation. This time, Mayor Johnson touted his achievements since taking office. On Sunday morning at the Heritage International Christian Church, at 5312 W. North Ave. in the North Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side, Mayor Johnson said crime has gone down thanks to his efforts.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Marie Saavedra |Edie Kasten

Lane Tech College Prep senior steals spotlight at CPS science fair For decades, some of the city's brightest students have shown their very best at the Chicago Public Schools science fair, but a Lane Tech senior stole the spotlight this year. Divine Favour Osuji, who just goes by Divine, doesn't just love science, he lives it, and he also lives to help people in need.