Man, 72, shot during attempted armed robbery on NW Side, police say
Chicago police said the victim was parking his vehicle when an unknown armed man attempted to remove property from the victim through the vehicle's window.
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Chicago police said the victim was parking his vehicle when an unknown armed man attempted to remove property from the victim through the vehicle's window.
Chicago police say they found a 47-year-old man near Walnut and Homan around 10:15 p.m. Friday. While at the scene, they were called about a 43-year-old man who was found in an alley near Lake and Homan.
Police confirmed that the only person who fired a weapon during the chase was an officer, "whose gunfire unintentionally struck Officer Rivera."
Krystal Rivera, the Chicago police officer shot and killed in Chatham, was a loving mother, friend, and devoted police officer who cared deeply about protecting the community.
The Chicago police officer killed in Chatham was identified as 36-year-old Krystal Rivera, a mother and a four-year veteran of the police force.
Chicago police said the victim was walking by a group who were arguing, followed by the sound of gunfire.
A large police presence was seen at the University of Chicago Medical Center after the incident. Charlie De Mar reports.
Chicago police said a group of unknown people, driving a silver Hyundai four-door sedan, forcibly entered businesses by smashing either a window or the front glass door. Once inside, they stole cash from the registers.
The man, identified as 47-year-old Alfonzo Wright, died at the scene. None of the officers were hurt.
Chicago police are looking for a pair of armed robbers who are targeting nail salons in downtown Chicago.
Chicago police said a 20-year-old man was critically injured in a stabbing in the Streeterville neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
The ages of the victims range from 17 to 42.
The man was shot and wounded by Chicago police in the incident.
Carlos Sanchez-Roa, 28, of Hammond, Indiana, was charged with one felony count each of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery to a peace officer, and aggravated assault on a peace officer.
McDowell's conviction was vacated last month, and on Monday, a judge dismissed the case entirely.
Carlos Sanchez-Roa, 28, of Hammond, Indiana, was charged with one felony count each of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery to a peace officer, and aggravated assault on a peace officer.
Carlos Sanchez-Roa, 28, of Hammond, Indiana, was charged with three felony counts.
The 21st Annual Chicago Police Memorial Foundation's Area Four Ride to Remember took off from the United Center Sunday morning.
The 21st Annual Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s Area Four Ride to Remember took off from the United Center Sunday morning.
Chicago police said just before 2 a.m., patrolling officers were trying to disperse a large gathering in the 1200 block of West 78th Street, steps away from the church.
Father Michael Pfleger, the well-known pastor of St. Sabina, said the young people were at an after-prom gathering at a house.
Chicago police said the officers were responding to a call for service in a marked vehicle heading northbound on Central Avenue when they lost control of the vehicle, causing it to roll over in the street.
The robberies happened during the evening hours between May 9 and 21.
In each incident, police said the man entered the retail businesses while armed with a handgun or rifle and demanded money from the registers.
The victims, a 33-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman, were standing outside when someone inside a black sedan pulled up and fired shots at them.
One of the operas in the Lyric's spring lineup isn't your typical opera. It's a new musical work by Chicago's first poet laureate Avery R. Young.
With youngsters off from school this Presidents' Day, Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry learned about the science of flight at Bessie Coleman Flight School.
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Gov. JB Pritzker offered his condolences to the family of Ofelia Torres, the 16-year-old who fought to get her father released from ICE detention as she battled a rare and deadly cancer. She died Friday.
A new report finds Loyola and DePaul universities in Chicago are among 41 colleges that appear to push lower-income families toward high-interest Parent PLUS loans.
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An 11th Congressional District candidate, Tedora Brown, was left off the ballot after she was accused of gathering fake signatures to run for office.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is seeking a fifth term in office and is facing off against longtime Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) in the Democratic primary.
The Department of Homeland Security officially shut down at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday after Congress failed to pass a bill to fund its operations before a stopgap measure lapsed.
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This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
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Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for minors.
BP refinery workers in Northwest Indiana hit the picket line this past weekend as they escalate their fight for a contract.
Funkytown has now received a $3.7 million grant from the City of Chicago. The money will be used to create a new brewery and tap room on the Near West Side.
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
A potential bidding war is taking shape for the Daily Herald, the newspaper of record for suburban Chicago.
A Near West Side diner known for drawing in Blackhawks fans and players is up for sale.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
Renewal Life Church opened its doors on Sunday on the third floor at 7411 S. Stony Island Ave. in the South Shore neighborhood. Their old building in Englewood was destroyed by fire on Thanksgiving Day 2025.
The exhibit at the museum on Navy Pier lets youngsters explore the flora and fauna of six habitats and learn about the natural world. Jackie Kostek got to visit on Monday morning.
One of the operas in the Lyric’s spring lineup isn’t your typical opera. It’s a new musical work by Chicago’s first poet laureate Avery R. Young.
With youngsters off from school this Presidents Day, Chicago’s Griffin Museum of Science and Industry learned about the science of flight at Bessie Coleman Flight School.
An ordinance that Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed would have immediately banned the sale of intoxicating hemp products to those younger than 21, and would ban the sale of most intoxicating hemp-based products starting April 1. Lauren Victory reports.
Chicago police were conducting a homicide investigation early Monday after a shooting in the city's Englewood neighborhood.
The 11th Congressional District candidate, Tedora Brown, was left off the ballot after she was accused of gathering fake signatures to run for office.
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
One of the operas in the Lyric's spring lineup isn't your typical opera. It's a new musical work by Chicago's first poet laureate Avery R. Young.
With youngsters off from school this Presidents' Day, Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry learned about the science of flight at Bessie Coleman Flight School.
A state lawmaker is joining the growing call for accountability from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about past abuse allegations before an 8-year-old boy's murder.
Chicago's rodent problem is well known, but a new pilot program testing rat birth control to curb the population in problem areas is underway to help rein it in.
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The move means the United States Environmental Protection Agency will no longer regulate greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants.
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Newly acquired Luisangel Acuna was among the White Sox players getting on the field for the first time.
The NBA Hall of Famer bear-hugged Reddick in victory lane and then jointly hoisted the Harley J. Earl trophy with the 23XI Racing driver.
Illinois pulled down 15 offensive rebounds, which led to 17 second-chance points, and outrebounded Indiana 38-25.
Saint Patrick High School in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood finished third in Class 3A last year in what was a historic moment for the basketball program — marking their first ever trip to Champaign.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said the plan is to let their players have some freedom, challenging balls and strikes in Cactus League games this spring.
Police early Monday were searching for an attacker who shot and wounded two young men in Chicago's West Ridge or West Rogers Park neighborhood.
Chicago police were conducting a homicide investigation early Monday after a shooting in the city's Englewood neighborhood.
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Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on Jan. 31 and was reported missing the following day, Feb. 1.
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