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Family of Chicago journalist killed crossing Hegewisch tracks say not enough has changed 1 year later
Exactly one year ago, a Chicago journalist was killed when she was struck by a train in Hegewisch. On the somber anniversary, ...
Man charged with pulling knife in Chicago’s federal courthouse, prompting 9-hour standoff
A Chicago man is charged with pulling a knife in the lobby of the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, leading to a 9-hour standoff.
Chicago’s crime decline is part of a national trend, researchers say
A new report from the Council on Criminal Justice shows most major crime categories in Chicago are down below pre-pandemic ...
Flash flood warning for Chicago area as severe storms roll through Friday
Chicago weather today includes severe storms moving into the area that could produce flash flooding Friday afternoon. There ...
Chicago’s federal judges approve appointment of Andrew Boutros as U.S. attorney
In a formerly rare move that’s a sign of unusual times at the Justice Department, a panel of federal judges in Chicago has ...
Chicago promised a better way to handle mental health crisis calls, but CARE program is struggling
The city’s CARE teams were established to replace police with trained clinicians for responses to 911 mental health calls.
Vehicle reportedly taken in a carjacking crashes into South Chicago restaurant
A vehicle reportedly taken in a carjacking crashed into a Maxwell Street Grill in South Chicago overnight. Video from the ...
Chicago Bears training camp rundown: Caleb Williams and 1st-team offense stumble through red-zone drills
The operation at the line of scrimmage looked smoother for QB Caleb Williams on Friday, but otherwise it was another rough ...