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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

52 shot in one weekend in Chicago

Chicago police respond to one of the deadliest weekends of the year.

'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.

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.

Historic inauguration in Chicago

Lori Lightfoot sworn in as the first black and openly gay Mayor of Chicago.

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.

2 dead, 2 missing in 'ground-shaking' plant explosion in Illinois

The search has been temporarily suspected due to heavy debris.

Lightning illuminates Chicago skyline

Lightning illuminated the Chicago skyline as thunderstorms rolled through the city.

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.

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.

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.

Chicago mayoral race winner makes history

Lori Lightfoot is the city's first black female and openly gay mayor.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1-year-old shot in the head in Chicago, critically injured

A 1-year-old boy was shot in the head and critically injured in Chicago Thursday night, according to police.

Retired Chicago police officer dead after crashing small plane into house

A coroner is in the process of identifying four additional people who died in the home in Yorba Linda, California.

Rail crews set fire to train tracks amid deep freeze

It was so cold in Chicago, crews had to set fire to commuter rail tracks to keep the trains moving smoothly.

Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke sentenced to 81 months in prison for Laquan McDonald murder

Laquan McDonald, 17, was shot dead by officer Jason Van Dyke in 2014.

Ex-officer who killed black teen gets 81 months in prison

Jason Van Dyke was responding to a call of someone breaking into cars when he fatally shot 17-year-old Laquan McDonald 16 times as he appeared to walk away in 2014.

3 Chicago police officers found not guilty of covering up shooting of Laquan McDonald

The officers were charged with falsifying details in Laquan McDonald's death after he was shot 16 times.

Armed Chicago woman turns the tables on man attempting to rob her at gunpoint: Police

An armed woman shot and killed a 19-year-old man who allegedly tried to rob her.

2 Chicago officers fatally struck by train while pursuing suspect

Authorities said the police officers both were young fathers and had been on the force for less than three years.

Chicago mayor urges residents to show support for police department

"We have a responsibility today to show up for them," Mayor Rahm Emanuel said.

2 Chicago police officers killed

The cops were struck while chasing an armed suspect who ran onto the train tracks.

Man allegedly shot ex-fiancee dead over engagement ring: Police

Juan Lopez confronted Dr. Tamara O'Neal before allegedly opening fire on her and two others at a Chicago hospital, authorities said.

Suspect in triple killing at Chicago hospital had confronted doctor who broke off their engagement: Officials

Law enforcement swarmed the scene near Mercy Hospital & Medical Center in Chicago, police said.

Chicago hospital shooting latest

ABC News' Alex Perez reports live from the Chicago hospital where a gunman killed three people.

4 dead, including cop and hospital workers after shooting in Chicago

A gunman shot and killed three people at Mercy Hospital on the Southside of Chicago Monday afternoon, including a 28-year-old rookie police officer.

Passengers share terrifying tales of plunging 84 stories in elevator

Officials said two cables on top of the elevator broke, leaving only backup safety lines to finally stop the fall on the 11th floor.

3 dead including police officer after shooting at hospital in Chicago

Doctors and nurses were evacuated from Mercy Hospital as police reported multiple victims.

Shots fired inside and outside Mercy hospital in Chicago

A police officer is in critical condition.

Multiple victims injured in shooting near Chicago hospital, police say

Multiple people, including a police officer, have been injured in a shooting near a Chicago hospital, according to police.

Chance the Rapper endorses a candidate in the Chicago mayoral race

The rapper endorsed activist Amara Enyia in the crowded Chicago mayor's race.

2-year-old shot to death in Chicago becomes city's youngest victim of gun violence this year: Police

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.

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.