Is a new Illinois law targeting organized retail crime making a difference?
In the fall of last year into this past winter, organized retail thefts involving multiple offenders made regular headlines on the Magnificent Mile in particular.
How does police deployment on CTA compare with other cities? The answer might surprise you
Other cities were forthcoming about their police deployments, but Chicago Police refused to discuss the issue.
Gang conflict is to blame for two deadly shootings near Western and Cermak, alderman says
On Monday afternoon, three people were killed in two separate shootings in the area – which each happened within minutes of each other.
Tow truck driver shot, killed on Near West Side
The tow truck driver was caught between two shooters in cars who were shooting at each other.
Aldermen grill CTA President Dorval Carter on crime, service, staffing, and other issues
When Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) asked to give the CTA a letter grade, Carter refused.
Off-duty Chicago police officer involved in shooting in Belmont Cragin
Police have not provided any details on the circumstances of the shooting.
Illinois election: Democrats to keep majority on state's Supreme Court
Lake County Judge Elizabeth Rochford, a Democrat, declared victory in the Second District race against former Republican Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran.
Police shut down Hush nightclub in River North, Bar 171 in Archer Heights after shootings
Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) did not mince words - calling Hush a source of violence, a "chronic neighborhood problem," and a "drain on police resources."
Alderman wants River North nightclub Hush closed in wake of deadly shooting, other incidents
Some officials call the nightclub a drain on city resources – specifically police resources.
Chicago mass shooting injures 14, including three children
A 3-year-old boy, an 11-year-old girl, and a 13-year-old boy were among those shot.
Richard Allen charged in 2017 murders of Libby German and Abby Williams in Delphi, Indiana
Abigail J. "Abby" Williams and Liberty Rose Lynn "Libby" German disappeared while they were hiking on the Monon High Bridge Trail near Delphi in February 2017.
Family crushed after stray bullet kills 7-year-old Akeem Briscoe in Humboldt Park home
The family said the 7-year-old's father passed away earlier this month - they just laid him to rest days ago.
Tavern on Rush in Gold Coast closes is doors after 25 years
The reason they are closing is because the owners of the building want to put a new restaurant concept in the space.
West Town ranks at top for rodent complaints again in Chicago, the nation's rattiest city
CBS 2's Tara Molina talked to some residents of West Town who have tried everything.
Health officials issue urgent warning as Chicago hospitals see spike in RSV infections in kids
Pediatric ICU beds hitting a critical low this week - at only 6 percent availability across the state because of the surge in RSV.