1 Dead, 15 Wounded In St. Patrick's Day Shootings
The fatal shooting Thursday evening also left two men injured in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on the West Side.
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The fatal shooting Thursday evening also left two men injured in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on the West Side.
Federal investigators have begun sifting through the rubble of a Humboldt Park flea market destroyed by a massive fire earlier this week, a blaze sources said was intentionally set.
The 33-year-old was shot in the leg about 1:05 a.m. in the 900 block of North Central Park, police said. Investigators believe the shooting may have been domestic-related.
The latest homicide happened Thursday afternoon, when a man was shot to death in the South Shore neighborhood, police said.
Fire investigators are calling in additional members from the Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms as authorities try to determine the cause of a massive fire that destroyed a West Side flea market.
Marilu Gianni, like many vendors who work at Buyers Flea Market, showed up to the 4500 block of West Division Street on the day after the devastating fire, hoping to be able to get into what's left of the building to see if anything inside is salvageable.
Chicago saw more than a weekend's worth of gun violence in one day Tuesday, with one man left dead and 17 people wounded in shootings, according to police.
The fire department said there were reports of two people trapped in a restroom in the one-story building, which is about two blocks long.
Three men have been arrested for selling stolen merchandise, including more than 100 bottles of high-end alcohol.
Occupants of two vehicles were shooting at each other about 9:45 p.m. in the 800 block of North Central Park, police said. The man, who was walking on the sidewalk at the time, was hit in the right arm by a stray bullet.
The fatal shooting happened at 5:20 p.m. in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
The 16-year-old was shot on her way to school Thursday during a shootout and crash in West Humboldt Park.
The men, ages 18 and 20, were shot inside a business just before 5:30 p.m. in the 3700 block of West Division when someone came in and opened fire, according to Chicago Police and the Cook County medical examiner's office.
Several dozen people held a protest Saturday outside a historic home in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, not far from the new 606 elevated trail, that's slated to be torn down for high-end homes.
In both incidents, the suspect or suspects robbed a delivery driver at gunpoint while the driver is out of the car and making a delivery, according to a community alert from Chicago Police.
Whether you have a parrot, a chicken or want to feed the wild birds in your yard, you won't have to look far for bird supply shops in the Chicago area.
The fatal shooting happened at 10:25 p.m. the Brighton Park neighborhood on the Southwest Side. A 17-year-old boy was in the 3100 block of West 41st Place when a white SUV drove by and someone inside fired shots.
Police were responding to a domestic disturbance at 9:40 p.m. Wednesday in the 600 block of North Christiana Avenue, when one male ran away from police into a first-floor apartment, according to Chicago Police. He refused to exit, and SWAT teams were called to respond.
Starting Monday, a West Side church is opening its doors - or rather, not closing them - for the next three weeks as part of an effort to combat violence in Chicago, reports WBBM's Nancy Harty.
Chicago has always had a deep commitment to greenspace, and the seasonal chill shouldn't dissuade you from enjoying its particular serenity in the winter.
There's more to do in Chicago on New Year's Day than stay at home. Get out of the house and enjoy the start of 2016 with these five ideas.
Quentin Love and his staff spent the entire night preparing more than 1,000 chicken meals for the needy and homeless. CBS 2's Susanna Song reports.
Most recently, a 30-year-old man was shot in the Hhumboldt Park neighborhood. The man was walking around 8:15 p.m. in the 1200 block of North Maplewood Avenue when an unknown male walked up to him and shot him in the left leg, according to Chicago Police.
The weekend's latest fatal shooting happened Sunday morning in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on the South Side. Brandon Miles, 29, was in the driver's seat of a car when someone opened fire from another dark-colored car about 6:15 a.m. in the 1000 block of West 50th Street.
Two people were killed and at least seven others have been wounded in Thanksgiving weekend shootings across Chicago since Wednesday night.
Despite a solid effort, Chicago lost its fifth straight game.
A government shutdown is still possible if Mayor Brandon Johnson decides to veto it.
Chicago police said the victim was walking home when she was grabbed from behind, forced to the ground, sexually abused, and then robbed Saturday morning.
Crews are working to repair two water main breaks in Dolton, Illinois, on Saturday.
A teen and six children were charged after a mother was attacked by a group of kids while protecting her children outside a South Side elementary school in November.
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents were fully redacted.
The alternative budget proposal championed by a group of Chicago aldermen won a crucial first full City Council vote on Friday, setting up a final vote on Saturday
Defenders of a Wisconsin judge found guilty of felony obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal officers are raising alarms about judicial independence and say they hope the conviction will be overturned on appeal.
Village leaders in Broadview, Illinois, voted down a proposal that would limit the setting up of additional detention centers in the area.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump.
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.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
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.
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.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre is hosting "The Phantom of the Opera," and staff offered a firsthand look at the iconic chandelier inside the theater this week.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
The nearly 100-year-old cinema will close briefly after New Year's Day and reopen on Jan. 9 with a showing of Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother."
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
If you're planning on going to the Bears game tonight, temperatures will be falling through the 30s, but feeling like the 20s due to blustery conditions.
Back on Dec. 10, the U.S. seized a large oil tanker, saying it was facing sanctions because of its ties to Iran. It's unclear if the second vessel is also an oil tanker.
Michaela Benthaus, a German aerospace engineer, suffered a spinal cord injury after a mountain bike accident. She was on board the Blue Origin New Shepard rocket with five other astronauts as they went 65 miles above Earth on Saturday.
If you're buying a beer from a vendor that doesn't have a mobile i-d reader, you'll still need to show a physical ID.
At least 16 files disappeared from the Justice Department's website on Saturday, including a photograph showing President Trump. Hundreds of pages were also fully redacted, upsetting survivors and some lawmakers.
A government shutdown is still possible if Mayor Brandon Johnson decides to veto it.
A teen and six children were charged after a mother was attacked by a group of kids while protecting her children outside a South Side elementary school in November.
Crews are working to repair two water main breaks in Dolton, Illinois, on Saturday.
Chicago police said the victim was walking home when she was grabbed from behind, forced to the ground, sexually abused, and then robbed Saturday morning.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law. Follow live updates here.
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.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
Homeowner and Army veteran Kaliff Chilembwe's property tax bill has seen an increase of 118%.
Despite a solid effort, Chicago lost its fifth straight game.
Matas Buzelis and Nikola Vucevic each score 24 points as the Chicago Bulls pull away in the fourth quarter for a 136-125 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Zachary Bolduc scored twice and Lane Hutson had three assists as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1.
After years of planning, Chicago State University is officially launching its first football team. The school is launching the only NCAA Division 1 football program in the City of Chicago.
The Bears will be severely depleted at wide receiver for Saturday's rematch with the Packers, as both Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III will be out with injuries.
Defenders of a Wisconsin judge found guilty of felony obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal officers are raising alarms about judicial independence and say they hope the conviction will be overturned on appeal.
Village leaders in Broadview, Illinois, voted down a proposal that would limit the setting up of additional detention centers in the area.
A grand jury this week indicted a man on charges of setting a young woman on fire on a Chicago Transit Authority train last month, and also setting a fire outside City Hall.
Three teens have been charged with robbing a person who came to buy items that had been offered for sale in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Two days after the shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, MIT professor Nuno Loureiro was shot to death at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts.
