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April 26, 2024 at 12:53 AM
Sister of slain Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca speaks out
"I feel like the community needs to show up for him," the sister said.
April 26, 2024 at 12:53 AM
April 25, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Chicago's famous 'rat hole' removed from neighborhood sidewalk
The famous rat-sized dent in a Chicago sidewalk, dubbed the "rat hole," was removed and preserved by city officials Wednesday.
April 25, 2024 at 11:48 PM
April 25, 2024 at 10:20 PM
Chicago's famous 'rat hole' removed and preserved from neighborhood sidewalk
The famous rat-sized dent in a Chicago sidewalk, dubbed the "rat hole," was removed and preserved by city officials Wednesday.
April 25, 2024 at 10:20 PM
April 25, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Video released of person of interest in fatal shooting of Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca
Hoping for a break in the homicide investigation of Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca, investigators have released security video of a person of interest.
April 25, 2024 at 9:12 PM
April 25, 2024 at 9:11 PM
Officer's gun taken in fatal shooting in Chicago: Sources
A Chicago police officer, who was gunned down Sunday outside his home after returning from his shift, had his gun taken from him as well as his car in the attack.
April 25, 2024 at 9:11 PM
April 25, 2024 at 9:11 PM
Slain Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca's sister pleads for public to help in catching the killer: 'The pain is unbearable'
The sister of slain Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca is pleading with the public to help investigators identify and catch a suspect who allegedly gunned him down.
April 25, 2024 at 9:11 PM
April 23, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Surveillance video released in connection with Chicago cop killing
Police say the video shows a person of interest in the killing of Officer Luis Huesca.
April 23, 2024 at 5:53 PM
April 22, 2024 at 1:13 AM
Police in Chicago mourn loss of officer
Police are searching for a suspect and a motive in the shooting death of an off-duty Chicago police officer. Authorities say the officer was gunned down as he headed home from his shift.
April 22, 2024 at 1:13 AM
April 21, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Chicago police officer killed on way home from shift: Officials
Police said the officer was in his uniform, but with a jacket over it at the time he was shot.
April 21, 2024 at 7:36 PM
April 15, 2024 at 12:27 AM
At least 40 people shot over the weekend in Chicago
Seven people lost their lives after multiple shootings during a violent weekend in Chicago including one child killed after gunfire erupted at a family gathering.
April 15, 2024 at 12:27 AM
April 14, 2024 at 11:47 PM
9-year-old killed, both parents wounded in mass shooting at family gathering
A child was killed and at least 10 other people were injured, including a 1-year-old and an 9-year-old, when gunfire broke out in Chicago, according to police.
April 14, 2024 at 11:47 PM
April 10, 2024 at 2:04 AM
Bodycam video released from deadly police shooting in Chicago where 96 shots were fired
The Chicago Civilian Office of Police Accountability has released bodycam footage of a police shooting that occurred last month in West Garfield Park.
April 10, 2024 at 2:04 AM
1 month ago
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.
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2 months 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.
2 months ago
3 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.
3 months ago
3 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.
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5 months ago
Several injured after Chicago train crashes
A Chicago commuter train collided with rail equipment, injuring at least 19 people, officials said.
5 months ago
7 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.
7 months ago
8 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.
8 months ago
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
9 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.
9 months ago
10 months ago
Massive explosion destroys home outside Chicago
Plus, a woman in Maine recovers after fighting off a black bear in her backyard.
10 months ago
10 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.
10 months ago
1 year 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.
1 year ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
2 years 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.
2 years ago
2 years 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.
2 years ago
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
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
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