6 accused in drug trafficking conspiracy in Chicago
CHICAGO — Felony charges have been filed against six people accused of conspiring to traffic drugs in Chicago last year. According to the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, Andrew Boutros, drug conspiracy charges have been filed against six people, including 40-year-old Terrance Patton,...
African and Caribbean International Festival of Life denied South Loop location
Organizers of the annual African and Caribbean International Festival of Life say they were forced to relocate their three-day event at the last minute after the city denied their permit. Dr. Ephraim Martin, the festival’s founder, said at a Monday press conference at Park No. 540 in the South Loop,...
Lawsuit alleges Chicago police pattern of excessive force in officer-involved shootings
Timothy Glaze Dean was shot 20 times and killed by Chicago police on January 3 of this year, according to an attorney for his estate, who told the ABC7 I-Team this is part of a longstanding pattern and practice of excessive force used by CPD.
Burglars bust through wall to break into South Side video game store
Burglars broke into Back in the Game Video Games and Repair in Chicago's Ashburn neighborhood by making a hole through a wall, the owner said.
Report: Chicago native, actor Michael Madsen dies at 67
MALIBU, Calif. — Chicago native and veteran actor Michael Madsen has died at the age of 67, according to TMZ. The outlet reported that Madsen was found dead at his Malibu home Thursday and it’s being treated as natural causes. Madsen was born in Chicago in 1957 and worked at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company. He’s […]
Girl, 14, reported missing from Chicago’s West Side
CHICAGO - Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a 14-year-old girl who went missing Wednesday from the West Side. What we know: — Shaniajah Fields was last seen around 2 p.m. in the 3800 block of West Adams Street, according to a CPD missing person alert.
Chick-fil-A turns surplus food into 8,500 meals for Chicagoans in need
CHICAGO - This summer, Fox 32 Chicago is partnering with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and Old National Bank to address food insecurity in the city. Chick-fil-A is on a similar mission. Through their Shared Table program, Chicago-area locations donate surplus food to local food banks. "For me the goal...
Chicago Gang Leaders Granted New Trials After Prosecutorial Misconduct Allegations
In a significant reversal, two major federal street-gang cases in Chicago are heading back to court this fall, following claims that prosecutors made undisclosed promises to witnesses. The first case, involving accused Wicked Town leader Donald Lee and suspected accomplice Torance Benson, both initially convicted...
Four dead and 14 hurt after gunmen open fire on crowd outside a Chicago...
At least four people have been killed and another 14 were injured after suspects opened fire on a crowd as they were leaving a rapper ’s album release party at a Chicago nightclub, authorities say. Victims were exiting Artis Restaurant and Lounge nightclub in Chicago’s River North neighborhood around 11 p.m....
Chicago ranked top bed bug city for 5th year in a row
The Windy City ranked No. 1 on Orkin's top 50 list of 2025's Bed Bug Cities.
