Mexican national fired gunshots near immigration agents during Chicago operation: indictment
CHICAGO - A Mexican national who was previously deported multiple times was indicted Wednesday on federal charges after prosecutors say he illegally possessed a loaded gun, fired shots near Border Patrol agents and later brandished the firearm at a person in Chicago. What we know:. Federal prosecutors say Hector...
4 people hurt in Chicago weekend shootings, CPD says
The ages of the victims range from 21 to 43, according to Chicago police.
Chicago woman charged with attempted murder in North Lawndale shooting: police
CHICAGO - A Chicago woman has been arrested and charged with attempted murder of a 29-year-old woman in North Lawndale, according to Chicago police. Andriana Wicker, 25, of Chicago, has been charged with one felony count of attempted first-degree murder and four felony counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm.
Washington Post rips Chicago Teachers Union for pursuing social justice initiatives as students struggle
The Washington Post editorial board criticized the Chicago Teachers Union for pursuing social justice initiatives while student reading and math proficiency continues to decline.
Michigan Avenue shut down as protesters march in downtown Chicago
Protesters carrying signs with messages against U.S. military activity in Venezuela and ongoing ICE operations shut down Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago Saturday. Several protests were planned for the area Saturday afternoon and a group of protesters marching down Michigan avenue around 4 p.m. were seen being led...
$5,000 reward offered for arrest in fatal shooting of Cicero high school student
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest after a 17-year-old was shot and killed after leaving school on Thursday afternoon in west suburban Cicero, Illinois.
1-year-old dies after fall from Edgewater apartment building
A 1-year-old boy was in critical condition after falling from an apartment building on Friday afternoon in the Edgewater neighborhood.
Illinois School Employee Sentenced To 9 Years In Prison For Stealing $1.5 Million In...
A longtime school district employee has been sentenced to nine years in jail after prosecutors said she orchestrated a large-scale food theft scheme involving over $1.5 million in chicken wings intended for students at a school near Chicago. The case, which unfolded during the COVID-19 pandemic, involved more than...
Who can hold federal agents accountable after shootings, and how?
The deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis has many calling for accountability for federal agents. But who holds them accountable, and how?
Alderman Urged Riders Not To Use Public Transit After Dark, But Data Shows CTA...
JEFFERSON PARK — As sleet began to fall and New Years revelers prepared to crowd Chicago on one of the year’s busiest party nights last week, Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) issued a plea on Facebook to his constituents: Avoid public transit after dark. Listen 🎧. In 2025, Chicago...
