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William Holmes, founder of an alternative studies program for at-risk youth, joined a gang at 13, turned his life around and dedicated himself to help young people in need.

Speaking to a crowd Tuesday at the City Club of Chicago, Department of Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara said they are pushing for the creation of affordable housing to serve those on the brink of homelessness.

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago looks to win their fourth-straight game on Tuesday vs. Indiana.

Snow is expected to fall through much of the day Wednesday across the Chicago area, with accumulations ranging from an inch north of the city to 4 inches or more to the south.

One piece of mail on the block features faded red fountain pen looping across an envelope mailed in 1833 from Chicago to Connecticut. Another is an envelope from the 1860s with the words “Death to Traitors” stamped in one corner — which showed support for the North during the Civil…

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls stayed streaky with a 111-100 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday at the United Center, their third consecutive victory bookending their Paris trip last week.

CHICAGO — Two people have died and three are injured after a shooting in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago on Monday afternoon in what police described as a “targeted” home invasion, according to officials.

CHICAGO — A Rockford funeral home’s van was stolen Saturday with a man’s body inside, according to police.