Woman shoots man who opened her window screen during overnight burglary attempt, CPD says
A concealed carry holder shot a man who opened the window screen of her South Shore home during a burglary attempt early Tuesday morning, Chicago police said. The 30-year-old man approached the woman’s home in the 1500 block of East 73rd Street around 4:50 a.m. and opened the screen while standing on her front porch, a
Report: Chicago Has More Murders in 2026 than All Major Cities in Pro-Gun Florida...
A report from the Major Cities Chiefs Association shows that gun-controlled Chicago has more murders thus far this year than all major cities in pro-gun Florida combined. The report was released August 5, 2026, at which time it indicated Chicago had 211 murders for the year. By contrast, Florida’s major...
Chicagoans share firsthand accounts of deadly Colombia earthquake
Members of Chicago's Colombian community are sharing their experiences and praying for those affected by a deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake.
I watched Chicago promise food equity. Now my neighborhood has empty shelves
Chicago's South Side grocery stores collapsed after a 26% drop in SNAP/EBT transactions, raising alarms about government-run food access models.
2 custodians found shot dead in elementary school, police say
Both people were found with gunshot wounds to the head, police said.
Cook Co. medical examiner ID’s 11 of 56 bodies found at South Chicago funeral...
The medical examiner's office said they would handle the cremation of people found at the funeral home at no cost for all families who choose that option.
Suburban reservoir nears capacity following powerful storms, heavy rain
All of the rain that has fallen across the Chicago area in recent days has officials keeping an eye out for a problem. The deep tunnel system is filling up once again, especially the stormwater reservoir in McCook. That's why, in part, Monday marked another Overflow Action Day, a day...
Cook County Health CEO on Medicaid Cuts, $100M Increase in Charity Care
Across two hospitals, 16 community health centers and Cook County Jail, Cook County Health aims to provide healthcare to patients, regardless of their ability to pay. But with federal policy changes looming, the health system’s budget is facing new challenges. In 2027, Cook County Health is anticipating a $138...
Person of interest in custody after woman fatally stabbed in Avondale
CHICAGO — Police say a person of interest is in custody following a deadly stabbing on the city’s Northwest Side on Monday afternoon. According to Chicago police, the deadly stabbing unfolded around 5 p.m. in the 3900 block of West Wellington Avenue in Avondale. Officers were first called to the scene following a repor
Crash-and-grab thieves target Bucktown gas station, Chicago police say
Chicago police said thieves crashed a Jeep into a Bucktown gas station while targeting the business ATM.
