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Picture this: bustling streets that once pulsed with energy now echo a bit too quietly. In these iconic American hubs, families and professionals are slipping away without much fanfare, chasing better lives elsewhere. What’s driving this under-the-radar exodus in 2026? It’s not dramatic headlines grabbing attention....

A man was found shot to death on the city's South Side on Sunday, Chicago police said.

An SUV crashed into a building in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood in Chicago overnight.

A Saturday argument on Chicago's South Side turned into a shooting when a man pulled a gun and shot a 47-year-old woman in the right leg in East Chatham, according to police. She was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she was reported to be in good condition.

Members of the Chicago Faith Coalition are calling on Mayor Brandon Johnson to bring stability to the city's community safety role after the abrupt termination of Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood, who is alleged to have created a hostile work environment.

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Video shows the aftermath of a violent crash that ripped a car in half on Chicago's Southwest Side.

ILLINOIS — One person was killed and another critically injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday night in the city’s Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood, according to police. The crash occurred around 10:40 p.m. near the intersection of South Chicago Avenue and East 75th Street. Chicago police said a man driving a...

We have learned more about the Venezuelan migrant being questioned by Chicago police in connection with the murder of Loyola University freshman Sheridan Gorman, who was shot in an apparently random and unprovoked attack on the pier at Loyola Beach this week. CWB Chicago reported Saturday evening that Chicago police...