Columbus Statues In Grant Park, Arrigo Park Covered In Plastic Wrap To 'Discourage Vandalism'
The statues of Christopher Columbus in Grant Park and Arrigo Park have been seen covered with plastic wrap Monday.
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The statues of Christopher Columbus in Grant Park and Arrigo Park have been seen covered with plastic wrap Monday.
Three juvenile detainees escaped from police custody Monday evening as they were being taken to the Juvenile Intervention and Support Center by police.
Two men were shot and critically injured late Monday afternoon in the Roseland community.
Two men were wounded Monday afternoon in a shooting in Back of the Yards.
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Chicago Public Schools officials addressed safety plans as concerns grow over School Resource Officers.
Amaria Jones, 13, who was in the middle of showing her mom a dance move at their West Side home when a gunman – still on the loose – ended a life loaded with promise.
In the wake of a violent weekend in Chicago in which more than 100 people were shot – including 12 children – Chicago Police Supt. David Brown blamed the increase in failure to monitor violent offenders.
"It's because of the shared sacrifice that we are able to announce that Chicago will be able to take the next step."
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Police said officers responded to a call of multiple people shot around 12:45 p.m. near 87th and Wood streets.
According to Chicago police and data collected by CBS 2, at least 102 people were shot from 5 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday, including 12 children. At least 13 people were killed, including at least five children.
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday announced 462 new cases of COVID-19, and 26 more deaths.
Police departments around the world have moved to ban the dangerous neck restraints in recent weeks.
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown on Sunday demanded that violent offenders be kept in jail longer and that home monitoring be revamped, because "it's not working."
