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February 3, 2023, 1:53 AM
Daughter charged after mom's body found in Chicago freezer
A Chicago woman is accused of keeping her mother’s dead body in a freezer for nearly two years while living in a nearby apartment
February 3, 2023, 1:53 AM
February 1, 2023, 12:23 AM
Body of 96-year-old woman found in Chicago garage freezer
The body of a 96-year-old woman has been found inside a freezer in a garage behind a northwest Chicago apartment building
February 1, 2023, 12:23 AM
January 26, 2023, 1:27 AM
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.
January 26, 2023, 1:27 AM
January 16, 2023, 3:43 PM
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.
January 16, 2023, 3:43 PM
January 13, 2023, 12:35 AM
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.
January 13, 2023, 12:35 AM
January 12, 2023, 11:23 PM
Worker dies after partial collapse of Chicago building
Fire officials say a worker has died after a Chicago building partially collapsed, trapping him beneath debris
January 12, 2023, 11:23 PM
2 months 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.
2 months ago
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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.
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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.
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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.
3 months ago
3 months ago
14 people shot in drive-by shooting in Chicago, police say
A 3-year-old was among the injured.
3 months ago
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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.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Gunfire during illegal racing on Chicago street kills 3
About 100 street racers took over an intersection in a caravan of vehicles.
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4 months 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.
4 months ago
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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.
4 months ago
5 months 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.
5 months ago
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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.
5 months ago
5 months 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.
5 months ago
6 months ago
The Bud Billiken Parade through the years
Here is a look back at the history of this beloved annual event in Chicago.
6 months ago
6 months 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.
6 months ago
7 months ago
Chicago fifth grader earns poetry award
American Heritage Award Creative Writing Contest winner, Elin Seiler, 10, discusses her poem about hope in America.
7 months ago
9 months 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.
9 months ago
9 months 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.
9 months ago
9 months 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.
9 months ago
1 year 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."
1 year ago
1 year 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.
1 year ago
1 year 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.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Look inside violence interrupter programs in Chicago
The city has invested over $10M in violence reduction strategies.
1 year ago
1 year 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.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Chicago police union battles vaccine mandate
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city is prepared to deal with any fallout related to the vaccination requirement.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Chicago police union takes fight against vaccine mandate to court as some hold-out cops sent home without pay
A battle pitting the mayor of Chicago and the superintendent of the police department against some officers defying a vaccine mandate heads to a courtroom on Wednesday.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Crane collapses in Chicago
The crane collapsed at a construction site and crushed at least one car. Some commuter train services were temporarily suspended.
1 year ago
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Bodycam video shows moments before Chicago police officer attempted to tackle Black woman
Newly released police body cam footage shows the moments before a white police officer attempted to tackle a Black woman walking her dog in a closed park in Chicago.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Obama urges gun reform amid spike in gun violence: 'Chicago alone can't solve the gun problem'
Former President Barack Obama reflected on the gun violence that has plagued Chicago, saying reducing gun violence is a "generational project."
1 year ago
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On the frontlines to combat gang violence
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot introduced an anti-gang ordinance that allows the city to sue alleged gang leaders.
1 year ago
1 year ago
How 2 sisters are helping Chicago's homeless
How two sisters created “loving lunches” to help Chicago's homeless population.
1 year ago
1 year ago
4-year-old killed, 7 other children hurt in weekend shootings in Chicago
At least eight children and teenagers were shot in Chicago over the Labor Day weekend.
1 year ago
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7 children shot, 1 dead in Chicago over the weekend
The superintendent of police addressed the issue of violence against Chicago's youth during a press conference Monday.
1 year ago
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7-year-old killed in Chicago shooting
In Chicago, at least 52 people were shot between 6 p.m. on Friday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday, nine of them fatally, according to the Chicago Police Department.
1 year ago
2 years ago
Family sues Chicago police after officers point guns toward young daughters in alleged wrongful raid
A family in Chicago is suing the Chicago Police Deptartment after officers pointed firearms in the direction of their kids during an alleged wrongful raid.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Family sues Chicago police over wrongful raid
Steve Winters and Regina Evans are suing the Chicago Police Department over a 2019 mistaken raid where officers burst into their apartment, guns drawn, looking for possibly armed suspects nearby.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Videos show wild Chicago police shooting
Police said the suspect was killed after aiming a gun at officers.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Chicago experiences extremely violent weekend
Fifty-five people were shot across the city leaving seven dead.
2 years ago
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‘GMA3’ exclusive: Chicago’s 1st Black female fire commissioner
Annette Nance-Holt discusses her historic role and how she plans to lead the department.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Chicago unveils gun violence plan after another violent weekend
Chicago's top cop unveils new gun violence fighting plan after 56 shot, 11 killed in one weekend.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Chicago police unveil new gun task force
Chicago Police Department Superintendent David Brown announced that a 50-person team will work with the ATF to help rid the city of illegal guns.
2 years ago
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Chicago drive-by shooting leaves 4 children, 2 adults wounded at party
4 children, 2 adults wounded in Chicago drive-by shooting at party
2 years ago
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Suspect arrested in shooting of 3 law enforcement officers in Chicago
A 28-year-old man suspected of shooting three law enforcement officers in Chicago on the city's South Side has been arrested.
2 years ago
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3 officers shot in undercover operation in Chicago
Authorities are questioning a potential suspect after a shooter opened fire on an unmarked vehicle carrying two federal agents and a Chicago cop.
2 years ago
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Manhunt underway after law enforcement officers shot in undercover operation
Officials say two Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents and a Chicago police officer were shot in an unmarked car on Chicago’s South Side.
2 years ago