Guns are a target for theft as Chicago car break-ins rise
A total of 700 guns were stolen from roughly 35,000 car break-ins in 2023 alone.
Secret Service outlines security perimeter for the DNC
"We will do what is absolutely necessary to keep the city safe," Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said.
Pritzker backs Harris for president. What does shift in race mean for his own future?
Pritzker has been recognized as a future White House hopeful, but what does President Biden's decision to drop out of the race mean for the governor's political ambitions?
Advocates protest Peoples Gas for rate relief, take issue with use of consumers' money
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
Thousands without power Tuesday after tornadoes, severe storms in Chicago area
ComEd said about 80% of customers can expect their power to be restored by Wednesday afternoon.
5 people injured in mass shooting on Chicago's West Side
Police said the five victims ranged in age from 21 to 62 years old.
Tent city to be cleared out, residents to be relocated ahead of Democratic National Convention
The tent city between the Dan Ryan Expressway and the 1100 block of South Desplaines Street has existed for several years.
CPD won't reopen "deficient" probe into officers with alleged ties to Oath Keepers
"None of the accused members stated that they had knowledge that the Oath Keepers were a violent extremist group nor did they state that they had intentions of joining a violent extremist group," CPD leaders said.
At least 19 killed, 87 hurt in shootings across Chicago during 4th of July weekend
"We are here to say emphatically, this is enough. It's enough. When this reckless violence ravages across our city at this magnitude, we are losing a piece of the soul of Chicago," Mayor Brandon Johnson said.
Man killed while handling fireworks on Northwest Side
The victim suffered trauma to the body while handling the firework and died at the scene.
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.