Chicago police Superintendent David Brown defends plan to fight violence...
Chicago's top cop defended his department during a contentious special City Council meeting ahead of the traditionally violent Fourth of July holiday weekend.
View ArticleRift between R. Kelly defense lawyers apparent in latest bid for his release...
Two of R. Kelly’s attorneys are yet again requesting his release from custody, an effort that one of the singer’s outgoing lawyers says is simply a misleading attempt to try to delay next month’s trial.
View Article‘The city is traumatized’: Englewood community members pray for 1-month-old...
On Friday afternoon, activist Charles McKenzie prayed with community members just a block from where the girl was shot. More than two dozen people stood in a circle in a parking lot and sent well...
View ArticleChicago immigrants are sworn in as citizens at Wrigley Field ahead of 4th of...
Nearly 200 immigrants from the Chicago area were sworn in as United States citizens at a ceremony Friday, held for the first time at the iconic stadium.
View ArticleMan fatally stabbed on CTA bus on the South Side
A 67-year-old man was fatally stabbed on a CTA bus after an argument, according to police.
View ArticleWoman shot on Dan Ryan Expressway in critical condition
A 55-year-old woman is in critical condition after being shot on the expressway Friday evening, officials said.
View Article1 dead in crash on Lake Shore Drive near 43rd Street
1 dead in crash on Lake Shore Drive near 43rd Street, police said.
View Article6 dead, at least 11 wounded in city violence as holiday weekend starts
Six dead and at least 11 wounded in city violence as holiday weekend starts, Chicago police said.
View ArticleOfficials and residents prepare for illegal fireworks displays ahead of first...
Officials and residents prepare for illegal fireworks displays over the Fourth of July weekend
View ArticlePresident Joe Biden to visit Crystal Lake, according to White House official
President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Crystal Lake, Illinois, on Wednesday, according to a White House official.
View Article1 killed, 2 injured in Little Village shooting, police say
Three men were shot, one fatally, in Little Village Saturday evening, according to Chicago police.
View ArticleGrant Park Music Festival’s ‘Salute’ brings live music and happy crowds back...
People attend the Grant Park Music Festival on July 2, 2021, at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
View ArticleFourth of July fireworks and celebrations in Chicagoland
People in Chicagoland watch fireworks displays and participate in Independence Day events during the Fourth of July weekend.
View Article1 dead in crash on Dan Ryan Expressway at 95th Street, Illinois State Police...
One person was killed and another was injured early Sunday on the Dan Ryan Expressway, according to Illinois State Police.
View Article11 people rescued from sinking boat near 59th Street Harbor
Eleven people were rescued from a boat that was taking on water near 59th Street Harbor early Saturday, officials said.
View Article2 fatally shot after Hammond festival spills into smaller park; mayor says...
The Lake County Coroner’s office on Sunday identified the dead as Larry Brown Jr., of the 6400 block of South Richmond Avenue in Chicago; and Blake Blakemore, 26, of the 2300 block of Cleveland Street...
View ArticleIn the return of Hyde Park’s 4th on 53rd celebration, families are just happy...
The annual parade was still on pause, but there were carnival games, food trucks, art and music to bring an all-ages picnic to life after a year of social distancing.
View ArticleNo bail for 22-year-old man charged with fatally shooting ex-girlfriend
Attorney argues that shooting suspect had been threatened.
View Article5-year-old girl injured in West Pullman shooting, police say
Girl shot in the leg in an alley.
View ArticleNo bail for 55-year-old man arrested in fatal CTA bus stabbing in Chatham
The stabbing was captured on CTA surveillance video.
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