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- Jan 19
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.
Jan 19
- Jan 19
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.
Jan 19
- Jan 17
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.
Jan 17
- Jan 9
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.
Jan 9
- Jan 1
Police: Homicides in Chicago down by nearly 100 in 2018
Preliminary numbers show homicides in Chicago fell by nearly 100 last year compared to 2017
Jan 1
- Dec 19
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.
Dec 19
- Dec 18
Chicago mayor urges residents to show support for police department
"We have a responsibility today to show up for them," Mayor Rahm Emanuel said.
Dec 18
- Dec 18
2 Chicago police officers killed
The cops were struck while chasing an armed suspect who ran onto the train tracks.
Dec 18
- Nov 21
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.
Nov 21
- Nov 21
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.
Nov 21
- Nov 20
Chicago hospital shooting latest
ABC News' Alex Perez reports live from the Chicago hospital where a gunman killed three people.
Nov 20 - Nov 20
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.
Nov 20 - Nov 20
3 dead including police officer after shooting at hospital in Chicago
Doctors and nurses were evacuated from Mercy Hospital as police reported multiple victims.
Nov 20 - Nov 20
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.
Nov 20 - Nov 19
Shots fired inside and outside Mercy hospital in Chicago
A police officer is in critical condition.
Nov 19 - Nov 19
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.
Nov 19 - 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