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- Oct 16
Chance the Rapper endorses a candidate in the Chicago mayoral race
The rapper endorsed activist Amara Enyia in the crowded Chicago mayor's race.
Oct 16
- Oct 9
2-year-old shot to death in Chicago becomes city's youngest victim of gun violence this year: Police
No arrests have been made in the shooting.
Oct 9
- Oct 7
Search for serial killer in Chicago continues
Plus, police release body camera footage that shows the shooting of Sylvia Bejarano, and Tina Turner speaks out about her battle with kidney disease.
Oct 7
- Oct 7
As manhunt for masked gunman in Chicago continues, authorities increase reward to $16,000
The gunman allegedly killed two men in what police believe are random shootings.
Oct 7
- Oct 6
Chicago officer Jason Van Dyke found guilty of murder in shooting of Laquan McDonald
A Chicago police officer was found guilty of second-degree murder and of 16 counts of aggravated battery in connection to the shooting death of Laquan McDonald.
Oct 6
- Oct 5
Chicago police officer found guilty in Laquan McDonald Case
Jason Van Dyke was found guilty of second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery with a weapon.
Oct 5
- Oct 5
Jury to decide fate of officer who shot black teen
The city of Chicago is on edge as it awaits a verdict in the trial of Jason Van Dyke, charged with murdering a 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
Oct 5
- Oct 5
Chicago prepares for potential protests
Jurors are set to deliberate the fate of suspended police officer Jason Van Dyke for the deadly shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
Oct 5
- Oct 5
Manhunt underway in Chicago for the murder of an elderly man
Police are on the search for a person dressed in all black as surveillance footage shows the suspect shooting 73-year-old Douglass Watts in the head at point blank range while walking his dog.
Oct 5
- Oct 4
Search grows for masked gunman terrorizing neighborhood
Police have released surveillance video of the suspect they believed killed two men in two days in Chicago.
Oct 4
- Oct 4
Masked gunman wanted in 2 Chicago killings
The shootings appeared to be random, police said, adding that nothing was taken from either victim and the motive unclear.
Oct 4 - Oct 4
Police searching for masked gunman after 2 men separately shot dead in same Chicago neighborhood
Police are building up their presence in a Chicago neighborhood after two men were shot dead one day after another, apparently by the same gunman who wore a mask.
Oct 4 - 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 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 - May 8
Chicago man accused of shooting ATF agent in the face appears in court
The man arrested in connection with the shooting of a federal agent in the face last week appeared in a Chicago court today to face formal charges.
May 8 - 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 14
Chicago hospital on lockdown after inmate steals gun
Authorities say Twyon Salters allegedly grabbed an officer's gun and held employees hostage.
May 14