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- Sep 18
Fast-food workers protest sexual harassment outside of Chicago McDonald's
"We're here, we're proud, sexual harassment is not allowed," the group chanted.
Sep 18
- Sep 17
Trial begins for Chicago officer accused of killing Laquan McDonald
Opening statements were delivered today.
Sep 17
- Sep 11
Shooting wounds 3 teens near South Side Chicago high school
A shooting near a high school on Chicago's South Side has left three teenagers seriously injured
Sep 11 - Sep 7
Teenage anti-violence activist shot dead in Chicago: 'We will continue our fight,' organization says
Delmonte Johnson, 19, was shot while standing in front of a store Wednesday.
Sep 7
- Sep 5
'He was killed within four hours of being in the city,' mother says of PhD student fatally shot by stray bullet in Chicago
A Northwestern doctoral student was killed by a stay bullet in Chicago.
Sep 5
- Sep 5
Jury selection begins in Chicago police officer's murder trial
Jason Van Dyke, 40, has been charged with murder in the death of Laquan McDonald in 2014.
Sep 5
- Sep 4
Embattled Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel not seeking re-election
Emanuel was first elected mayor in 2011 after serving as Obama's chief of staff.
Sep 4
- Sep 4
Chicago mayor will not seek re-election
Rahm Emanuel made the announcement at a City Hall press conference on Tuesday morning.
Sep 4
- Sep 3
Anti-violence protest on Chicago expressway leads to arrests
As Chicago police tried to break-up an anti-violence protest on Chicago expressway today, several people agreed to be arrested.
Sep 3
- Aug 31
10 workers buried after explosion at Chicago water plant
Authorities suspect that a buildup of methane gas triggered the collapse of a huge portion of the roof; everyone was rescued.
Aug 31
- Aug 23
2 found guilty of murder in shooting of 15-year-old Chicago schoolgirl
Two men were found guilty of the murder of Chicago teen Hadiya Pendleton, five years after her fatal shooting became a rallying cry for tougher gun controls both by then-
Aug 23 - Aug 20
Chicago police superintendent says the city had 'another unacceptable violent weekend'
Over the weekend in Chicago, 58 people were shot and 6 have died.
Aug 20 - Aug 7
Chicago reeling from wave of shootings in violent weekend
Fourteen people were killed and more than 50 injured in multiple shootings in what Chicago police describe as gang violence.
Aug 7 - Aug 7
Chicago pastors' plea to stop shooting 'carnage'
Pastors and community leaders in Chicago gathered on Tuesday to galvanize city residents to come together after 12 people were killed and 54 others were injured in shootings over the weekend.
Aug 7 - Aug 7
'We can't stand it anymore': Chicago pastors plead for shooting 'carnage' to stop
Comes after a deadly weekend in the city.
Aug 7 - Aug 7
Chicago mayor pleads with residents amid gun violence
Mayor Rahm Emanuel told residents "our souls are burning" after a violent weekend that left at least 14 people dead and more than 50 injured by gun violence.
Aug 7 - Aug 7
Chicago mayor's emotional plea after shootings: 'We are a better city'
14 people were killed and 52 others were wounded over the weekend in shootings.
Aug 7 - Aug 6
Chicago mayor gets emotional over violent weekend
10 people were killed and 53 others were wounded over the weekend in shootings.
Aug 6 - Jul 26
Chicago police fatally shot 24-year-old as he climbed a fence to flee, bodycam footage shows
Chicago's Civilian Order of Police Accountability released the footage.
Jul 26 - Jul 16
Video shows the fatal encounter between Chicago police and suspect
At least four people have been injured and several others arrested while protesting the police shooting of Harith Augustus.
Jul 16 - Jun 20
Father questions how Chicago paramedics mistakenly believed his son was dead
The Chicago Fire Department is investigating why paramedics mistakenly thought a teenager shot in the head was dead and covered him with a sheet.
Jun 20 - Jun 7
Chicago man killed by police is 'going to get justice,' family says
Chicago's police oversight agency is investigating the officer shooting death of a man on the city's South Side Wednesday night, as his family questions authorities' initial investigation.
Jun 7 - Apr 3
3 Chicago store clerks charged with selling synthetic pot laced with rat poison
The synthetic drug can cause users to bleed uncontrollably.
Apr 3 - Mar 8
Chicago mayor ordered to answer questions in death of teen shot by police
Rahm Emanuel will have to answer questions under oath.
Mar 8 - Mar 1
Chicago reports drop in gun violence
Police said that murders and shootings were down in Chicago last month compared to the previous year.
Mar 1 - Feb 21
Wife of murdered Chicago police commander shares emotional letter thanking city
"I am writing to thank the people of Chicago for the outpouring of love."
Feb 21 - Feb 14
Chicago police commander fatally shot on duty
A Chicago police officer was shot and killed after engaging with a suspect.
Feb 14 - Dec 20
2 women charged after 5 toddlers injured with glue at Chicago day care
Two staffers at a Chicago day care are facing charges in connection with allegedly injuring five toddlers with a hot glue gun, according to police.
Dec 20 - Nov 2
Chicago gun violence down for 8th straight month, police say
Shootings declined over 34 percent, homicides over 30 percent from last October.
Nov 2 - Aug 7
Chicago to sue Justice Department over sanctuary city policy
Chicago will file a lawsuit Monday against the U.S. Justice Department over its plan to withhold grant money from so-called "sanctuary cities" for immigrants, the city's mayor said.
Aug 7 - Aug 4
Manhunt intensifies for Northwestern professor, 2nd man wanted for Chicago slaying
Murder warrants were issued for suspects Wyndham Lathem and Andrew Warren.
Aug 4 - Aug 4
Northwestern professor wanted in Chicago slaying
Wyndham Lathem, 42, an associate professor at Northwestern University, and Andrew Warren, 56, are "at large" and suspects in the murder of a Chicago man, according to police.
Aug 4 - Jul 17
Anti-violence activist among dead in Chicago shootings
William "Willie" Cooper, 58, was shot near the office of his nonprofit.
Jul 17 - Jul 17
Anti-violence activist among dead in another weekend of Chicago shootings
William "Willie" Cooper, 58, was shot near the office of his nonprofit.
Jul 17 - Jun 28
Police officers face conspiracy charges in fatal teen shooting
Three former and current Chicago police officers face conspiracy, official misconduct and obstruction of justice charges in relation to the fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald, 17, by Officer Jason Van Dyke.
Jun 28 - Jun 28
3 Chicago police officers indicted in shooting death of Laquan McDonald
Laquan McDonald was shot 16 times in October 2014 by Officer Jason Van Dyke.
Jun 28 - Jun 1
Chicago sees decrease in violence so far this year after long, bloody 2016
Shootings are down nearly 14 percent so far, compared to last year.
Jun 1 - May 8
Chicago gang members cooperated with police to find suspects in shooting of officers
Members of La Raza cooperated with police to find two suspects.
May 8 - May 8
Four people killed in deadly bus crash on the west side of Chicago
ABC News' Tom Llamas reports the stories people are buzzing about.
May 8 - May 3
2 Chicago officers shot in 'targeted' attack; manhunt underway
Both officers are expected to make a complete recovery.
May 3 - May 3
2 Chicago officers shot in 'targeted' attack; manhunt underway
Two on-duty Chicago officers were shot and wounded when two vehicles pulled up beside them on Tuesday and began "firing indiscriminately" in what is thought to be a targeted attack, the Chicago Police Department said.
May 3 - Apr 13
Man charged in murder of Chicago judge
Judge Raymond Myles, 66, was shot and killed Monday outside his home.
Apr 13 - Apr 13
Man charged in murder of Chicago judge
Judge Raymond Myles, 66, was shot and killed Monday outside his home.
Apr 13 - Apr 11
Mystery surrounds murder of Chicago judge
Judge Raymond Myles, 66, was shot and killed Monday outside his home.
Apr 11 - Apr 11
Mystery surrounds murder of Chicago judge
Judge Raymond Myles, 66, was shot and killed Monday outside his home.
Apr 11 - Apr 11
Judge shot to death in Chicago, manhunt on for suspect
Another person, a woman, was shot and injured.
Apr 11 - Apr 8
Chicago student gets accepted into 23 black colleges, offered $300K in scholarships
Ariyana Davis has decided to attend Alcorn State University in Mississippi.
Apr 8 - Apr 3
Chicago police arrest boy, 14, in connection with Facebook Live sexual assault of girl, 15
Police say they expect to arrest more males in connection with the rape.
Apr 3