Manhunt Delayed: Chicago Woman’s Death Raises Alarms Over ShotSpotter Removal And 911 Failures
CHICAGO — A 20-year-old woman was fatally shot in Washington Park Friday night, but it took 16 minutes for police and paramedics to find her body — a delay attributed to a wrong 911 address and the deactivation of ShotSpotter, Chicago’s now-defunct gunfire detection system. The tragedy...
Chicago Violent Crime Hits 10-Year Low as 2025 Sees Steep Decline in Shootings, Homicides
CHICAGO — For the first time in over a decade, Chicago is on pace to close the first half of a calendar year with fewer than 200 homicides, as 2025 marks the city’s steepest drop in violent crime in recent memory. City data and law enforcement statistics show...
Chicago lawmakers skeptical of proposal to legalize ‘granny flats’
Chicago lawmakers are divided on legalizing the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs.
4 hurt after pickup truck crashes into Woodlawn apartment building
The crash happened near Marquette and Langley, leaving debris and bricks inside and outside the building.
Chicago Police Seek Help in Search for Missing Teen Jaiden Brown from South Prairie...
The Chicago Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating 16-year-old Jaiden Brown, who went missing from the 4300 South block of Prairie Ave. According to CPD's missing juvenile alert, Jaiden was last seen on June 25, 2025. He is described as a male with a medium brown complexion, standing 5'9"...
Molotov Cocktail Attack Suspected in Fatal Austin Apartment Fire That Killed 4, Displaced Dozens
CHICAGO — A horrific fire that tore through a three-story apartment building in the Austin neighborhood early Thursday morning killed four people, including a 5-year-old boy, a pregnant woman, and a local newspaper editor — with officials now saying the blaze may have been intentionally set using Molotov cocktails...
Heat Concerns Loom Over Chicago Pride Parade As Officials Urge Crowd To Stay Hydrated
CHICAGO — With scorching weather in the forecast for this year’s Chicago Pride Parade, officials are urging attendees to prepare for extreme heat — and to take hydration seriously during one of the city’s largest outdoor celebrations. Temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s, with...
Chicago Housing Authority Faces Critical Crossroads as Mayor Johnson Prepares to Appoint New CEO
CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing mounting pressure to appoint a new CEO to lead the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), a vital public agency grappling with lawsuits, resident mistrust, and a slew of leadership changes amid growing calls for accountability and affordable housing. A Leadership Crisis Amid...
Black Yacht Weekend Sparks Safety Concerns After Reports of Overcrowding, Fights on Lake Michigan
CHICAGO — What was meant to be a festive celebration of summer and community on Lake Michigan turned dangerous over the weekend, as Black Yacht Weekend drew large, overcrowded gatherings of party boats — resulting in injuries, fights, and calls for stricter regulations from frustrated attendees. Though the...
5, including juvenile, charged for trafficking guns between Indianapolis and Chicago
CHICAGO (WISH) — Five people, including a juvenile, were charged for trafficking firearms and machine gun conversion devices between Indianapolis and Chicago, Illinois. The five offenders were charged Saturday as part of a firearms trafficking investigation by the Crime Gun Intelligence Center of Chicago. The...
