U.S. has had 261 mass shootings so far in 2024, 72 in June, data show
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
Another worker at Chicago center accused of abusing foster kids
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Chicago survivors, advocates say gun violence has been a public health crisis for a long time
They hope national recognition from the U.S. surgeon general will actually make a difference.
Judge upholds controversial decision in Kevin Jackson case
A special assistant state's attorney conducted a 13-month re-investigation, which found significant flaws in the case where all four witnesses recanted.
Second deadly shooting in 2 days reported at Chicago's 31st Street Beach
Police confirm multiple men were taken into custody.
Some experts want Peoples Gas pipe replacement program scaled back after big rate hike
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
Mount Prospect building deemed a total loss after fire
A day after the fire, residents still could not get back into the building at 1852 W. Palm Dr., near Golf Road in the Orion ParkView Apartments complex.
Out-of-control parties blamed for 2 mass shootings in Chicago
Neighbors say both shootings were preventable.
Family wants more information from Carol Stream police in shooting that killed Isaac Goodlow
The Village of Carol Stream still has not disclosed which officer pulled the trigger — and the family said they want more than edited body camera footage.
Mother of boy on bicycle says driver was speeding recklessly before hitting him in Rogers Park
The boy was back home Thursday afternoon, with just a few scrapes.
Chicago residents testify at hearing on traffic stops, in wake of death of Dexter Reed
U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer listened to hours of community input on what specific traffic stop-related requirements should be added to a CPD consent decree.
United Nations calls for action on behalf of alleged police torture victims in Chicago
The alert came from the UN's Special Rapporteur on Racial Discrimination, who said local efforts to address Chicago Police torture have been "piecemeal and far too slow in implementation."
Chicago Police set record for overtime in 2023, and trend is continuing this year
There are also additional needs this year with months of massive events on the schedule, notably including the Democratic National Convention in August.
Secret Service tours Chicago DNC venues; CPD officers to train for unrest
The Secret Service is staying tight-lipped about the convention perimeter—and an expert said the agency will not discuss it until absolutely necessary.
Illinois law would limit damages companies pay for biometric privacy violations
Meanwhile, Target was just hit with a class-action lawsuit from Illinois shoppers, who say the retail giant used high-tech cameras to collect face scans of its customers.