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Apr 28, 2024, 9:07 AM
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Reward grows to $100,000 in search for suspect in slaying of Chicago officer Luis Huesca
The sister of Officer Luis Huesca is pleading with the public to help investigators identify and catch a suspect who allegedly gunned him down.Apr 28, 2024, 9:07 AM
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Apr 25, 2024, 5:10 PM
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Chicago's famous 'rat hole' removed and preserved from neighborhood sidewalk
The famous rat-sized dent in a Chicago sidewalk, dubbed the "rat hole," was removed and preserved by city officials Wednesday.Apr 25, 2024, 5:10 PM
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Apr 24, 2024, 9:33 AM
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Video released of person of interest in fatal shooting of Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca
Hoping for a break in the homicide investigation of Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca, investigators have released security video of a person of interest.Apr 24, 2024, 9:33 AM
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Apr 22, 2024, 3:27 PM
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Officer's gun taken in fatal shooting in Chicago: Sources
A Chicago police officer, who was gunned down Sunday outside his home after returning from his shift, had his gun taken from him as well as his car in the attack.Apr 22, 2024, 3:27 PM
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Apr 14, 2024, 7:47 PM
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9-year-old killed, both parents wounded in mass shooting at family gathering
A child was killed and at least 10 other people were injured, including a 1-year-old and an 9-year-old, when gunfire broke out in Chicago, according to police.Apr 14, 2024, 7:47 PM
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Jun 20, 2023, 1:41 PM
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75 people shot, 13 fatally, in Chicago over violent holiday weekend
More than 70 people were shot, 13 fatally, in Chicago over the holiday weekend, including a father of four who was gunned down at a Father's Day park gathering.Jun 20, 2023, 1:41 PM
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May 30, 2023, 7:30 PM
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Memorial Day weekend mayhem leaves 53 shot, 11 fatally, in Chicago
More than 50 people were shot, 11 fatally, over a violent Memorial Day weekend in Chicago, police said.May 30, 2023, 7:30 PM
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May 1, 2023, 3:23 PM
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Mayors of Chicago, NYC criticize Gov. Abbott's migrant busing to cities
Lightfoot and Adams said Texas intends to begin busing migrants to major cities starting today.May 1, 2023, 3:23 PM
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Apr 12, 2023, 1:04 PM
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Chicago mayor-elect talks combatting rising crime levels, investing in education
Brandon Johnson told GMA3 he is committed to addressing "root causes."Apr 12, 2023, 1:04 PM
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Mar 23, 2023, 4:46 PM
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Chicago residents sound alarm after 2 women found dead, teen missing
Two women were found dead in recent weeks, and a teenager is now missing in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, community leaders said.Mar 23, 2023, 4:46 PM
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Mar 3, 2023, 11:11 AM
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18-year-old charged in fatal shooting of Chicago police officer
A Chicago police officer was shot and killed Wednesday while responding to a call about a person with a firearm, according to the Chicago Police Department.Mar 3, 2023, 11:11 AM
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Jan 16, 2023, 9:02 AM
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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.Jan 16, 2023, 9:02 AM
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Dec 20, 2022, 10:38 PM
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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.Dec 20, 2022, 10:38 PM
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Dec 19, 2022, 4:38 PM
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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.Dec 19, 2022, 4:38 PM
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Oct 23, 2022, 4:05 PM
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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.Oct 23, 2022, 4:05 PM
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Oct 17, 2022, 1:34 PM
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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.Oct 17, 2022, 1:34 PM
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Sep 20, 2022, 4:22 PM
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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.Sep 20, 2022, 4:22 PM
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Aug 13, 2022, 9:21 AM
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The Bud Billiken Parade through the years
Here is a look back at the history of this beloved annual event in Chicago.Aug 13, 2022, 9:21 AM
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Jul 31, 2022, 10:05 PM
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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.Jul 31, 2022, 10:05 PM
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Apr 26, 2022, 1:16 PM
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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.Apr 26, 2022, 1:16 PM
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Feb 17, 2022, 7:14 PM
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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.Feb 17, 2022, 7:14 PM
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Oct 20, 2021, 4:29 PM
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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.Oct 20, 2021, 4:29 PM
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Sep 30, 2021, 8:27 PM
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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.Sep 30, 2021, 8:27 PM
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Sep 28, 2021, 9:46 AM
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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."Sep 28, 2021, 9:46 AM
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Sep 6, 2021, 3:59 PM
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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.Sep 6, 2021, 3:59 PM
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Aug 5, 2021, 1:05 PM
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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.Aug 5, 2021, 1:05 PM
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Jul 19, 2021, 4:30 PM
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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.Jul 19, 2021, 4:30 PM
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Jul 18, 2021, 2:21 PM
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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 partyJul 18, 2021, 2:21 PM
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Jul 8, 2021, 3:26 PM
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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.Jul 8, 2021, 3:26 PM
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May 16, 2021, 5:05 PM
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2 police officers among 48 people shot in Chicago in violent weekend
2 police officers among 48 people shot in Chicago in violent weekendMay 16, 2021, 5:05 PM
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Apr 21, 2021, 3:24 PM
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With former President Barack Obama's library, Chicago's South Side plans big
Former President Barack Obama's library and center are expected to become major tourist attractions and moneymakers for Chicago's South Side.Apr 21, 2021, 3:24 PM
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Apr 2, 2021, 7:41 PM
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Chicago police fatally shoot 13-year-old boy during 'armed confrontation'
Chicago officials have revealed that the person who was fatally shot by police during an "armed confrontation" earlier this week was a 13-year-old boy.Apr 2, 2021, 7:41 PM
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Mar 23, 2021, 11:27 AM
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Chicago suburb of Evanston approves reparations housing program for Black residents
The Chicago suburb of Evanston has approved the first phase of a landmark $10 million reparations program that will give housing grants to Black residents.Mar 23, 2021, 11:27 AM
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Mar 14, 2021, 11:15 AM
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2 dead, 13 injured after shooter opens fire at Chicago party
Two people are dead and several more injured after a gunman opened fire at a party on Chicago's South Side, according to police.Mar 14, 2021, 11:15 AM
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Mar 13, 2021, 2:15 PM
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Despite St. Patrick's Day COVID restrictions, Chicago River runs green
Chicago will tone down the city’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this year due to the pandemic, but the 59-year tradition of dyeing the river green continues on.Mar 13, 2021, 2:15 PM
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Jan 12, 2021, 3:04 PM
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School board locks teachers out of virtual classrooms, threatens to dock pay if they don't report to class
Chicago Public Schools has threatened to dock the pay of teachers who do not report to class as the school district returns to in-person learning.Jan 12, 2021, 3:04 PM
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Dec 18, 2020, 9:05 AM
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Woman whose Chicago home was wrongly raided by police: 'I feared for my life'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the police superintendent apologized to Anjanette Young more than a year after her home was wrongly raided by police.Dec 18, 2020, 9:05 AM
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Aug 11, 2020, 2:18 PM
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Downtown Chicago reopens for cleanup in wake of widespread looting
Downtown Chicago's expressways and bridges reopened on Tuesday as business owners and emergency workers rushed to recover in the wake of widespread looting and violence.Aug 11, 2020, 2:18 PM
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Aug 10, 2020, 1:22 PM
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Downtown Chicago under lockdown in wake of looting, violent unrest
At least 100 people were arrested in Chicago overnight as looting and violence overtook the streets, injuring multiple police officers, authorities said.Aug 10, 2020, 1:22 PM
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Aug 1, 2020, 11:40 AM
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Gun violence plagues Chicago with up to 40 youth killed to date
Since June 20, five kids under the age of 11 were shot and killed in Chicago, the Gun Violence Archive found, a research group that catalogs gun-related cases in the U.S.Aug 1, 2020, 11:40 AM
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