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Sep 20, 9:24 PM ET
Car crashes into mall near Chicago, suspect in custody: Officials
The Woodfield Mall is being evacuated.
Sep 20, 9:24 PM ET
Sep 19, 7:47 PM ET
Chicago nurses expected to strike Friday
The University of Chicago Medical Center strike comes after contract talks broke down despite the aid of a federal mediator.
Sep 19, 7:47 PM ET
Sep 9, 1:20 AM ET
Trial to begin in 9-year-old's killing that shocked Chicago
Men allegedly killed boy to get back at his father, who was in a rival gang
Sep 9, 1:20 AM ET
Sep 2, 12:30 AM ET
Chicago police say gun violence lower despite weekend deaths
5 people were fatally shot in less than 24 hours.
Sep 2, 12:30 AM ET
Aug 28, 9:10 AM ET
Suspected serial rapist on the loose in Chicago, police say
The attacks happened in the Chatham and Greater Grand Crossing neighborhoods.
Aug 28, 9:10 AM ET
Aug 27, 9:25 PM ET
Police search for possible serial rapist in Chicago
Police believe the same suspect may be responsible for four sexual assaults in the last two months in the Chatham and Greater Grand Crossing neighborhoods.
Aug 27, 9:25 PM ET
Aug 27, 4:00 PM ET
Group to help Chicago clear pot arrests before legalization
City will clear tens of thousands of pot convictions before drug becomes legal
Aug 27, 4:00 PM ET
Aug 25, 4:22 PM ET
New online tool to track Chicago gun suspects draws fire
Dispute stems from a larger disagreement over changes to the city's bond system.
Aug 25, 4:22 PM ET
Aug 14, 4:03 AM ET
Man arrested after opening fire at Chicago VA hospital
The unidentified man allegedly entered the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago with an assault rifle at around 2 p.m on Monday.
Aug 14, 4:03 AM ET
Aug 13, 9:19 PM ET
'We avoided tragedy': Man arrested after opening fire at Chicago VA hospital, police say
The FBI said shots were fired both inside and outside the hospital.
Aug 13, 9:19 PM ET
Aug 6, 1:00 AM ET
Disturbing audio of deadly Chicago shooting released after violent weekend leaves 7 dead, 52 wounded
51 seconds of the sound of seemingly unending gunfire was released by Chicago Police Monday after a slew of shootings left seven people dead across the city.
Aug 6, 1:00 AM ET
Jul 30, 7:52 PM ET
'Total cowardice': 2 Chicago mothers killed in drive-by shooting while taking a stand against gun violence
Chicago police are working to identify the suspects in the double murder.
Jul 30, 7:52 PM ET
Jul 30, 2:14 PM ET
2 moms in anti-violence group killed while working as peacekeepers on Chicago street
The women were members of a group that vowed to keep that street corner safe for women and children.
Jul 30, 2:14 PM ET
Jul 29, 10:13 AM ET
Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo to remain free until mid-century
Zoological society CEO Kevin Bell says keeping the zoo free is a great thing.
Jul 29, 10:13 AM ET
Jul 27, 3:01 AM ET
Chicago schools had 3 complaints of sexual misconduct a day, inspector general says
The Chicago Public Schools’ inspector general revealed that during the last school year there were about three complaints of sexual misconduct daily.
Jul 27, 3:01 AM ET
Jul 19, 2:32 PM ET
4 Chicago police officers fired over alleged cover-up of Laquan McDonald shooting
Four Chicago police officers have been fired over their alleged cover-up of the 2014 murder of a black teenager, Laquan McDonald, by former officer Jason Van Dyke.
Jul 19, 2:32 PM ET
Jul 17, 4:50 AM ET
Elusive 'Chance the Snapper' alligator caught in Chicago park
City officials said the animal would be relocated somewhere safe; authorities are trying to find the person who released the alligator.
Jul 17, 4:50 AM ET
Jul 16, 11:13 PM ET
Chicago mayor speaks on ICE raids' impact and Trump's incendiary remarks
Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago speaks out on the 2020 presidential candidates, the ICE raids impact on her community and Trump's controversial comments on Democratic congresswoman.
Jul 16, 11:13 PM ET
Jul 11, 4:34 AM ET
Alligator nearly 5 feet long spotted in lagoon in popular Chicago park
Authorities believe the alligator may have been a pet and was possibly released by its owner when it grew too big.
Jul 11, 4:34 AM ET
Jul 10, 11:21 AM ET
Chicago police investigators confirm alligator in lagoon
Chicago police investigators have cracked the case: A 4-5 foot alligator is living in a lagoon at one of the city's most popular parks.
Jul 10, 11:21 AM ET
Jul 7, 1:42 PM ET
15 people shot, 1 fatally, in Chicago on July 4th
15 people shot on Independence Day in Chicago. Three people were stabbed and 16 people were trampled at Chicago's Navy Pier.
Jul 7, 1:42 PM ET
Jul 5, 7:10 AM ET
In case of mistaken identity, family finds relative is alive after taking wrong man off life support: Lawsuit
A family that was making funeral plans for a beloved relative who authorities said had died in hospice care was shocked when the man showed up at a friend’s barbecue.
Jul 5, 7:10 AM ET
Jun 28, 5:08 PM ET
Chicago officer not punished for racist slur about Obama
Records show a white Chicago police sergeant was never punished for using a racist slur about then-President Barack Obama more than three years ago
Jun 28, 5:08 PM ET
Jun 21, 12:55 PM ET
Pregnant woman, 3 others wounded in Chicago shooting
Chicago police say a 22-year-old pregnant woman is in critical condition after she and three other people were shot and wounded at an apartment complex on the city's South Side
Jun 21, 12:55 PM ET
Jun 13, 4:20 AM ET
Cracks appear on floor of glass viewing platform in Chicago's Willis Tower
Visitors to Chicago’s tallest building captured video that appears to show cracks in the glass floor of The Ledge attraction 103 floors above the city.
Jun 13, 4:20 AM ET
Jun 13, 4:19 AM ET
Cracks appear on floor of skyscraper viewing platform
Visitors to Chicago's tallest building captured video appearing to show cracks in the floor of The Ledge attraction at the Willis Tower.
Jun 13, 4:19 AM ET
Jun 3, 4:49 PM ET
52 shot in one weekend in Chicago
Chicago police respond to one of the deadliest weekends of the year.
Jun 3, 4:49 PM ET
Jun 3, 3:28 PM ET
'We saw a despicable level of violence': Chicago police on weekend shootings
Ten people died and 52 were wounded in shootings in Chicago this weekend.
Jun 3, 3:28 PM ET
Jun 3, 3:14 PM ET
Violent Chicago weekend leaves 10 dead, at least 52 wounded
The Chicago Police Department attributed the shootings to rash of gang-related incidents. Ten people died and 52 were wounded in shootings in Chicago this weekend.
Jun 3, 3:14 PM ET
May 21, 6:31 PM ET
Historic inauguration in Chicago
Lori Lightfoot sworn in as the first black and openly gay Mayor of Chicago.
May 21, 6:31 PM ET
May 16, 11:56 PM ET
Pregnant Chicago teen found dead
Three people are in custody in connection to the slaying of a pregnant 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, who had her baby cut from her womb, police said.
May 16, 11:56 PM ET
May 5, 2:55 PM ET
2 dead, 2 missing in 'ground-shaking' plant explosion in Illinois
The search has been temporarily suspected due to heavy debris.
May 5, 2:55 PM ET
Apr 25, 4:08 AM ET
Lightning illuminates Chicago skyline
Lightning illuminated the Chicago skyline as thunderstorms rolled through the city.
Apr 25, 4:08 AM ET
Apr 20, 2:54 PM ET
Search for missing 5-year-old near Chicago
The boy's parents reported that the last time they saw the boy was after putting him to bed Wednesday night.
Apr 20, 2:54 PM ET
Apr 19, 5:44 PM ET
21 charged after dozens of Mercedes stolen from car-sharing service car2go in Chicago
Car-sharing company car2go has temporarily suspended service in Chicago after dozens of cars were stolen from its fleet.
Apr 19, 5:44 PM ET
Apr 18, 7:50 AM ET
More than 30 teens arrested for disrupting downtown Chicago
No injuries were reported aside from bruises and bumps.
Apr 18, 7:50 AM ET
Apr 15, 6:18 PM ET
Resolution proposes separating Chicago from Illinois to create 51st state
Illinois Republican lawmakers are sponsoring a resolution urging Congress to separate Chicago from the state of Illinois, which would make it the 51st state.
Apr 15, 6:18 PM ET
Apr 9, 10:27 AM ET
Chicago symphony may cancel more concerts; strike continues
About 100 of the orchestra's musicians have been on strike since March 11.
Apr 9, 10:27 AM ET
Apr 3, 5:10 PM ET
Chicago mayoral race winner makes history
Lori Lightfoot is the city's first black female and openly gay mayor.
Apr 3, 5:10 PM ET
Apr 3, 11:41 AM ET
African-American, gay woman elected Chicago mayor
Lori Lightfoot is making history as the city's first African-American woman and first openly gay person to hold the city's highest office.
Apr 3, 11:41 AM ET
Apr 3, 3:39 AM ET
Lightfoot wins Chicago mayor race; pledges end to corruption
The election on Tuesday pits a veteran politician against a political novice.
Apr 3, 3:39 AM ET
Mar 26, 12:00 AM ET
Slain Chicago police officer John Rivera targeted because he was Hispanic: Police
Two men have been arrested for the murder of an off-duty Chicago police officer, authorities said.
Mar 26, 12:00 AM ET
Mar 25, 11:56 AM ET
Off-duty Chicago police officer John Rivera ambushed, killed in 'unprovoked' shooting: Officials
John Rivera had just completed his shift when he and another man were shot.
Mar 25, 11:56 AM ET
Mar 23, 8:37 PM ET
Off-duty Chicago police officer shot to death in 'devastating incident': Officials
The off-duty officer and another victim were ambushed and shot about 3:30 a.m. local time while sitting in a vehicle in the Downtown section of the city.
Mar 23, 8:37 PM ET
Mar 11, 6:40 AM ET
Judge orders woman held after shooting of Chicago officer
A 19-year-old Chicago woman faces attempted murder and other charges.
Mar 11, 6:40 AM ET
Mar 10, 9:00 PM ET
A 19-year-old woman arrested for allegedly shooting a Chicago police officer executing warrant
Emily Petronella, 19, was hit with a slew of charges from the incident Saturday night, including attempted first-degree murder.
Mar 10, 9:00 PM ET
Mar 6, 6:01 PM ET
Chicago homicides statistics see 44 percent drop in first two months of 2019
Chicago Police said there was a 44 percent drop in homicides in the first two months of 2019 from the same period in 2018.
Mar 6, 6:01 PM ET
Feb 16, 7:00 PM ET
Reform, once avoided, now embraced in Chicago mayor's race
Once a dirty word, 'reform' is on the lips of Chicago's 14 mayoral candidates.
Feb 16, 7:00 PM ET
Feb 11, 3:47 PM ET
Case of 1-year-old boy shot in head prompts $35,000 reward in Chicago
The little boy -- identified as Dejon Irving, according to The Chicago Tribune -- was hospitalized in critical condition, according to police.
Feb 11, 3:47 PM ET
Feb 11, 3:36 PM ET
Case of 1-year-old boy shot in head prompts $35,000 reward in Chicago
The 1-year-old was shot and critically hurt on Thursday night.
Feb 11, 3:36 PM ET