Is the new Cook County Sheriff's Office substation in South Loop open?
To combat crime in the South Loop, the Cook County Sheriff's Office opened up a substation at Roosevelt and State. However, many were unsure if it had actually opened.
Chicago leaders slam Trump's "Chipocalypse Now" threat; "The act of a tyrant"
Democratic elected officials in Chicago are responding after President Donald Trump again appeared to threaten to send in troops for a widespread immigration and crime crackdown.
Robbers smash Mag Mile Rolex store windows with axes, snatch watches
A group of thieves carried out a brazen smash-and-grab robbery at the Mag Mile Rolex store in the middle of Friday afternoon.
Landlord says 6 residents were taken from West Side building by ICE
On Sunday, Aug. 24, families woke up to federal agents with their guns drawn in a building on Jackson Boulevard in the South Austin neighborhood.
Chaos Divers locate more than 90 submerged cars in Chicago River system
The Chaos Divers team travels the country looking for cars involved in cold cases. This week, they have been traveling the Chicago River system.
Thieves clear out suburban sports card store, use jammer to prevent getting caught
Alex Tuider walked into his business this past Friday morning to find thieves had used a crowbar to break down the front door and steal $25,000 worth of cards.
Johnson signs executive order against possible deployment of federal agents to Chicago
The signing of the "Protecting Chicago Initiative" comes amid growing concerns of federal agents arriving in the city as soon as Friday.
Crime prevention in spotlight for holiday weekend amid Trump threat to send troops
Violence intervention groups across the city said they are ramping up their efforts to stop crime over the Labor Day weekend.
Boys, ages 12 and 15, shot and critically wounded in Canaryville
The 12-year-old boy was shot in the chest, the 15-year-old boy in the hip.
Removal of restroom doors alarms some students at OPRF High School
Some students were not pleased at all when they found the exterior doors gone from most of the men's and women's restrooms on the very first day back to class this year.
Dive teams search for missing swimmer in Lake Michigan near Highland Park
Rescue crews spent nearly six hours searching for a missing swimmer Saturday afternoon in Lake Michigan near Highland Park, Illinois.
Man shot, wounded on street in West Woodlawn
The victim was struck in the groin area and suffered a graze wound to the leg, police said.
Experts demand answers after windows shatter during Air & Water Show practice
This past Friday, windows at several lakefront apartment buildings shattered during practice for the Chicago Air & Water Show. Now, aviation experts are calling for an investigation.
Condo building's windows shattered during Air & Water Show practice
Residents on Chicago's North Side have reported broken windows as practice for the Air and Water Show this weekend continues Friday, including all the windows in the lobby of a Lakeview condo building.
Water main breaks frequent in Chicago area despite heat of summer
An expert says construction is one reason people see water main breaks during the heat of summer.