Police Board Clears Officer Brandon Ternand In 2012 Fatal Shooting Of Dakota Bright, An Unarmed Black Teen
The Chicago Police Board has cleared a white police officer in the controversial shooting death of an unarmed black teenager six years ago.
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The Chicago Police Board has cleared a white police officer in the controversial shooting death of an unarmed black teenager six years ago.
Still shaken by two unsolved shocking murders carried out by a masked killer still on the loose, the Rogers Park community shelved their fear Thursday night to remember the 24-year-old victim.
A group of armed carjackers are striking Chicago drivers, and keyless technology may be at least partially to blame.
As Chicago police warn the North Side of the city about a rash of recent carjackings, police are working behind the scenes to combat carjackers using technology.
A 7-year-old boy who was reported missing Wednesday has been found.
A power line fell to the street Wednesday afternoon on Chicago's Near West Side.
Some critics have questioned whether police are allocating resources than usual to the North Side killings--where murders are much less common than in Chicago's violence-prone South and West sides.
Can President Trump derail the pending consent decree to reform the Chicago Police Department's law enforcement tactics?
Chicago police have issued an alert about a string of robberies in the city's Deering neighborhood.
Now, all but three districts are equipped with the sophisticated tools.
Diners enjoying an unseasonably warm October evening Tuesday night in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood witnessed a crash following a police chase.
The family of a 15-year-old fatally shot on a Garfield Park basketball court this summer has channeled their grief into a ray of positivity for a neighborhood plagued by violent crime.
An Alsip police officer opened fire on a man fleeing police after a drag race last week, but questions are being raised about whether the shooting was merited.
Four people have been arrested for their involvement in an attack on police officers in the West Englewood neighborhood on Monday.
A 28-year-old man was shot in the mouth Tuesday afternoon in the Park Manor neighborhood on Chicago's South side.
The random shootings that gripped Rogers Park this past week have sparked the community to take action, with residents of the North Side neighborhood forming dog-walking groups and banding together on social media.
The Dior store in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood was robbed Monday afternoon around 1:45 p.m.
The incident happened in the 7000 block of South Throop.
He was underwater for at least 20 minutes before the Chicago police marine unit was able to pull him out of the water.
One male victim was taken to Swedish Covenant Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
Organizers said they're in constant contact with law enforcement on all levels: local, state, county and federal.
When asked if Smith had any inclination that in getting the video released it would lead to Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke to be convicted of second degree murder in the shooting death of Laquan McDonald, Smith said no.
The family of Laquan McDonald spoke to media following the announcement of the Van Dyke verdict Friday afternoon at Grace Memorial Church, saying the verdict "was a victory for everyone."
Community activists said the "groundbreaking" guilty verdict at Jason Van Dyke's trial is "a starting point" to holding police officers accountable for wrongdoing.
Jason Van Dyke: fast facts
Arvid Soderblom made 13 saves to help Chicago win its third straight game and fourth in six games.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is dropping his reelection campaign amid increased criticism over his handling of fraud in the state.
Chicago police on Monday were investigating a string of armed robberies that happened over the past week on Chicago's South Side.
A fire swept through a residential building in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood early Monday.
An employee was pistol-whipped early Monday during the robbery of a 7-Eleven store in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is dropping his reelection campaign amid increased criticism over his handling of fraud in the state.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appear before a federal judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking.
President Trump said the U.S. would "run the country" of Venezuela until "a safe, proper and judicious transition," following the U.S. military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.
House Democrats will also be holding a hearing on the five-year mark of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Pizza spots used to be the second-most common type of restaurant in the U.S., but not anymore. Several pizza companies have filed for bankruptcy, and major players like Pizza Hut and Papa John's are considering potential sales or other strategic moves.
The 54-year-old man was working in the 7-Eleven at 2900 W. Montrose Ave. when three men came in. The robbers took both cash registers and cigarettes, police said.
The State/Lake Loop ‘L’ stop has now closed, and won’t reopen for three years, as the historic station is completely demolished and rebuilt. Lauren Victory reports.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured in a U.S. military operation over the weekend. Asal Rezaei reports.
There are benefits to trying something, seeing what you learn from it, and maybe even trying again. Adam Kotowski, clinical director of the Grundy Eunoia Wellness Center, joins Marie Saavedra to explain.
The State/Lake Loop 'L' stop has now closed, and won't reopen for three years, as the historic station is completely demolished and rebuilt.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appear before a federal judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking.
A man was killed late Sunday in a drive-by shooting on busy Garfield Boulevard on Chicago's South Side.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is dropping his reelection campaign amid increased criticism over his handling of fraud in the state.
Chicago police on Monday were investigating a string of armed robberies that happened over the past week on Chicago's South Side.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Arvid Soderblom made 13 saves to help Chicago win its third straight game and fourth in six games.
North Central, which has appeared in six consecutive Stagg Bowls and has won three titles in that span, had its 29-game win streak snapped.
The Bears (11-6) stumbled into the playoffs with back-to-back losses, though they secured the No. 2 seed in the NFC with Washington beating Philadelphia.
On Sunday night, they have the chance to achieve a program first and win back-to-back national titles.
Ryan Donato and Teuvo Teravainen scored for Chicago in regulation, and Dylan Strome and Ryan Leonard scored for the Capitals. Leonard tied it with 8:42 left in the third period.
Chicago police on Monday were investigating a string of armed robberies that happened over the past week on Chicago's South Side.
An employee was pistol-whipped early Monday during the robbery of a 7-Eleven store in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood.
A man and woman were shot and wounded Sunday night in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood.
A man was killed late Sunday in a drive-by shooting on busy Garfield Boulevard on Chicago's South Side.
The Illinois Appellate Court ruled last week that the Chicago Transit Authority still must pay a nearly $3 million verdict to a woman who was hit by a bus — and who was later convicted of brutally murdering and dismembering her landlord in a separate case.
