Evanston police increase presence at Art & Big Fork Festival after report of armed man
Police said the incident happened near Grove and Judson where the man displayed a handgun.
Police investigating armed carjacking outside Cinemark Theater in Woodridge
Four victims told officers they were approached by the offenders armed with handguns who demanded the keys to a black Chrysler 300 with Arizona registration of 9TA86E along with phones and cash.
4 hurt, 2 critically in mass shooting in North Lawndale neighborhood, police say
Police said a group of individuals were at a large gathering when two unknown offenders approached on foot and fired multiple shots into the crowd.
Chicago police issue alert of 7 armed robberies within an hour on South, Southwest Sides
The robberies happened Friday morning within an hour between 6:40 and 7:40 a.m. in the Brighton Park, Gage Park, Englewood, and Back of the Yards neighborhoods.
Bicyclist killed after being struck by truck tractor semi-trailer on I-94 near Dempster Avenue
Illinois State Police said a bicyclist traveling on the right shoulder veered into the middle lane of traffic.
Mother of fallen CPD officer Aréanah Preston hosting back-to-school drive in her honor
The event is happening from 1 to 4 p.m. in the 1200 block of East 83rd Street in Avalon Park.
Sangria Festival Chicago in Humboldt Park kicks off Saturday
Guests are invited to sip and savor a variety of wine selections and Latin dishes.
3 Cook County Clerk's Offices open for back-to-school birth certificates
Offices in downtown Chicago, Markham, and Maywood will be open Saturday for families can get birth certificates to finish their child's school registration.
Ribfest is back in North Center Saturday and Sunday
Guests are invited to come out and sample some of the best dishes from local barbecue spots.
Bulls Fest featuring contests, appearances happening at United Center
Bulls Fest is back for its second year.
PAWS Pet of the Week: Amos
Amos likes everyone at PAWS Chicago but she's missing the home life on the couch.
Overnight armed robbery spree prompts police investigation; 2 suspects in custody
In all four robberies, they were in a white sedan and used rifles.
Bond set at $50K for two women charged with shoplifting at Yorktown Center store
They are charged with one count of burglary and one count of retail theft.
Teen charged in Greater Grand Crossing armed carjacking
The teen was identified as the offender who, on Aug. 10, took a vehicle at gunpoint from the 35-year-old victim in the 7300 block of South Indiana Avenue.
CPD officer suspended in shooting of unarmed man at CTA Red Line station
The Chicago Police Board voted Thursday night to suspend Officer Bernard Butler without pay for one year.