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March 20, 2024 at 1:12 PM

Two-thirds of Chicago children exposed to lead in water

The estimate from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Stanford University School of Medicine was published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.
March 20, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Two-thirds of Chicago children exposed to lead in water
1 month ago

Chicago firefighters scramble to save people in high rise fire

At least eight people were hurt, including an infant, in the blaze, firefighters said.
1 month ago
Chicago firefighters scramble to save people in high rise fire
2 months ago

Chicago-based Male Mogul Initiative transforms lives

Founded by a former NFL player, the Male Mogul Initiative teaches leadership and provides a path to success for young men from under-resourced Chicago neighborhoods.
2 months ago
Chicago-based Male Mogul Initiative transforms lives
2 months ago

Chicago man takes leisurely stroll on Lake Michigan ice

A Chicago man — dressed in his swim trunks — braved the sub-zero wind chill to take a leisurely stroll on the pancake ice covering Lake Michigan.
2 months ago
Chicago man takes leisurely stroll on Lake Michigan ice
4 months ago

Several injured after Chicago train crashes

A Chicago commuter train collided with rail equipment, injuring at least 19 people, officials said.
4 months ago
Several injured after Chicago train crashes
6 months ago

24 injured in Chicago tent collapse

Five people were hospitalized after the tent that was set up for an event outside Chicago collapsed, investigators said.
6 months ago
24 injured in Chicago tent collapse
7 months ago

Chicago schools cut days short, go virtual amid scorching temperatures

ABC News’ Alex Perez is in Chicago where heat has forced schools to change schedules and cancel in-person classes.
7 months ago
Chicago schools cut days short, go virtual amid scorching temperatures
8 months ago

Thousands of rubber ducks float down Chicago River in annual Duck Derby

Thousands of rubber ducks raced down the Chicago River and floated to the finish line in the annual Duck Derby, a charity event supporting Special Olympics Illinois.
8 months ago
Thousands of rubber ducks float down Chicago River in annual Duck Derby
8 months ago

Man arrested in shooting death of 9-year-old in Chicago, police say

Michael Goodman, 43, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection the death of Serabi Medina, Chicago police officials said in a statement.
8 months ago
Man arrested in shooting death of 9-year-old in Chicago, police say
9 months ago

Massive explosion destroys home outside Chicago

Plus, a woman in Maine recovers after fighting off a black bear in her backyard.
9 months ago
Massive explosion destroys home outside Chicago
9 months ago

75 people shot, 13 fatally, in Chicago over violent holiday weekend

More than 70 people were shot, 13 fatally, in Chicago over the holiday weekend, including a father of four who was gunned down at a Father's Day park gathering.
9 months ago
Holiday weekend violence leaves 75 people shot, 13 fatally, in Chicago
10 months ago

Memorial Day weekend mayhem leaves 53 shot, 11 fatally, in Chicago

More than 50 people were shot, 11 fatally, over a violent Memorial Day weekend in Chicago, police said.
10 months ago
Memorial Day weekend mayhem leaves 53 shot, 11 fatally, in Chicago
1 year ago

Community activists speak out after killing of 24-year-old Chicago police officer

Community members gathered outside the district police station asking for the public's help.
1 year ago
Community activists speak out after killing of 24-year-old Chicago police officer
1 year ago

Dating app users subjected to string of robberies in Chicago

At least nine incidents have occurred in Lawndale since early March.
1 year ago
Dating app users subjected to string of robberies in Chicago
1 year ago

Mayors of Chicago, NYC criticize Gov. Abbott's migrant busing to cities

Lightfoot and Adams said Texas intends to begin busing migrants to major cities starting today.
1 year ago
Mayors of Chicago, NYC criticize Gov. Abbott's migrant busing to cities
1 year ago

Brandon Johnson will serve as Chicago's 57th mayor

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson talks about his goals for the city and its residents.
1 year ago
Brandon Johnson will serve as Chicago's 57th mayor
1 year ago

Chicago mayor-elect talks combatting rising crime levels, investing in education

Brandon Johnson told GMA3 he is committed to addressing "root causes."
1 year ago
Chicago mayor-elect talks combatting rising crime levels, investing in education
1 year ago

Firefighter killed, 3 others hurt in Chicago high-rise fire

A 25-year veteran firefighter collapsed on the 11th floor and was unable to be revived.
1 year ago
Firefighter killed, 3 others hurt in Chicago high-rise fire
1 year ago

Chicago residents concerned after 2 women found dead, teen missing

Residents of Little Village are demanding answers from authorities on the incidents.
1 year ago
Chicago residents concerned after 2 women found dead, teen missing
1 year ago

Chicago residents sound alarm after 2 women found dead, teen missing

Two women were found dead in recent weeks, and a teenager is now missing in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, community leaders said.
1 year ago
Chicago residents sound alarm after 2 women found dead, teen missing
1 year ago

Chicago firefighter's family killed

All four members of a firefighter's family were killed in a housefire on Chicago's northwest side.
1 year ago
Chicago firefighter's family killed
1 year ago

18-year-old charged in fatal shooting of Chicago police officer

A Chicago police officer was shot and killed Wednesday while responding to a call about a person with a firearm, according to the Chicago Police Department.
1 year ago
18-year-old charged in fatal shooting of Chicago police officer
1 year ago

18-year-old charged in fatal shooting of Chicago police officer

Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso was on the force for five years.
1 year ago
18-year-old charged in fatal shooting of Chicago police officer
1 year ago

Chicago cop shot and killed while responding to call: Police

The officer was responding to a call about a person with a firearm, police said.
1 year ago
Chicago cop shot and killed while responding to call: Police
1 year ago

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses bid for reelection

Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson both advanced to the runoff election, to be held on April 4.
1 year ago
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses bid for reelection
1 year ago

At least 1 dead in Chicago high-rise fire

Flames poured from the windows of the 15th floor, where the fire began, before wind spread the blaze to the 24th floor.
1 year ago
At least 1 dead in Chicago high-rise fire
1 year ago

Chicago asks residents to name six snow plows, with finalists including 'Sleet Home Chicago'

Chicago leaning into Boaty McBoatface controversy, allowing residents to vote to name six of Chicago’s snow plows.
1 year ago
'Austin Plowers,' 'O-Plow Winfrey' among potential names for Chicago snow plows
1 year ago

Construction worker killed in Chicago building collapse

The worker died at the hospital after he was trapped under several feet of debris for 45 minutes, authorities said.
1 year ago
Construction worker killed in Chicago building collapse
1 year ago

Body of missing Northwestern PhD student recovered in Chicago harbor

Peter Salvino, a Ph.D. candidate in Northwestern's interdepartmental neuroscience program, was reported missing on Sunday by his family.
1 year ago
Body of missing Northwestern PhD student recovered in Chicago harbor
1 year ago

Chicago high school students walk out of class over gun violence

Students at a Chicago high school are planning a classroom walkout Monday afternoon to protest gun violence just days after a shooting near their campus.
1 year ago
Chicago high school students walk out of class over gun violence
1 year ago

Chicago artist spreads uplifting messages on sidewalks

Chicago street artist, founder of "Poetry by Boots" Kimberly "Boots" Brown, advocates to spread uplifting messages on all 50 state sidewalks to help others suffering from heartache and mental health.
1 year ago
Chicago artist spreads uplifting messages on sidewalks
1 year ago

Michigan family sues Navy Pier in Chicago over son's fall

The family is alleging workers failed to properly secure their child to the wall with a harness and rope.
1 year ago
Michigan family sues Navy Pier in Chicago over son's fall
1 year ago

14 people shot in drive-by shooting in Chicago, police say

A 3-year-old was among the injured.
1 year ago
14 people shot in drive-by shooting in Chicago, police say
1 year ago

5 injured, 3 fatalities, in Chicago drag race caravan shooting

Five men were shot, three fatally, early Sunday when gunfire erupted at a Chicago intersection taken over by a drag-racing caravan of more than 100 cars, police said.
1 year ago
5 injured, 3 fatalities, in Chicago drag race caravan shooting
1 year ago

13-year-old among 8 fatally shot in Chicago weekend violence

A 13-year-old boy was among six people killed in unrelated shootings across Chicago over weekend that also left 23 people with bullet wounds, according to police.
1 year ago
13-year-old among 8 fatally shot in Chicago weekend violence
2 years ago

Woman fights off would-be kidnapper in Chicago

The attempted kidnapping caught on camera in Chicago’s West Loop showed a woman nearly abducted in broad daylight.
2 years ago
Woman fights off would-be kidnapper in Chicago
2 years ago

8 injured in Chicago explosion

At least eight people were injured in an explosion at a residential building in Chicago and the cause is still under investigation.
2 years ago
8 injured in Chicago explosion
2 years ago

At least 8 people injured in explosion at Chicago apartment building

Fire crews responded to an explosion at a residential building in Chicago Tuesday morning.
2 years ago
'Mass casualty' incident after explosion at apartment building
2 years ago

At least 8 people injured in explosion at Chicago apartment building

The "mass casualty" incident occurred at Central and West End avenues in the city's South Austin neighborhood.
2 years ago
At least 8 people injured in explosion at Chicago apartment building
2 years ago

The Bud Billiken Parade through the years

Here is a look back at the history of this beloved annual event in Chicago.
2 years ago
The Bud Billiken Parade through the years
2 years ago

7 dead, including 5 kids, in head-on crash near Chicago: Police

Seven people, including five kids, were killed in a head-on crash in Illinois on Sunday, state police said.
2 years ago
7 dead, including 5 kids, in head-on crash
2 years ago

Chicago fifth grader earns poetry award

American Heritage Award Creative Writing Contest winner, Elin Seiler, 10, discusses her poem about hope in America.
2 years ago
Chicago fifth grader earns poetry award
2 years ago

Suspect arrested after deadly shooting on Near North Side, Chicago

Two people are dead after a gunman opened fire into a crowd hitting several people.
2 years ago
Suspect arrested after deadly shooting on Near North Side, Chicago
2 years ago

Life expectancy dropped in Chicago during pandemic, especially for people of color

Life expectancy in the Windy City dropped by nearly two years from 2019 to 2020.
2 years ago
Life expectancy dropped in Chicago during pandemic, especially for people of color
2 years ago

Life expectancy in Chicago declined during 1st year of COVID pandemic, especially for people of color

Life expectancy in Chicago fell by nearly two years during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic -- in line with national trends, a new report finds.
2 years ago
Life expectancy in Chicago declined during 1st year of COVID pandemic
2 years ago

Family files lawsuit after woman dies in Chicago police custody

The family of Irene Chavez, who died by suicide in Chicago police custody, has alleged officers neglected Chavez's "mental health needs."
2 years ago
Family files lawsuit after woman dies in Chicago police custody
2 years ago

Investigators release videos of woman's final moments before dying in police custody

Chicago's Civilian Office of Police Accountability released videos and documents related to the death of Irene Chavez, a woman who died while in police custody.
2 years ago
Videos show woman's final moments before death in police custody
2 years ago

How one group is creating opportunities for Chicago youth through flowers

Quilen Blackwell, founder, and president of Southside Blooms, says behind all the flowers, the group is all about preserving human life.
2 years ago
How one group is creating opportunities for Chicago youth through flowers
2 years ago

Look inside violence interrupter programs in Chicago

The city has invested over $10M in violence reduction strategies.
2 years ago
Look inside violence interrupter programs in Chicago
2 years ago

Chicago officers refuse to disclose vaccine status

The city’s police union has defied Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s vaccine mandate requiring all city workers to report their vaccination status or face disciplinary action or risk losing their jobs.
2 years ago
Chicago officers refuse to disclose vaccine status