Teen girl injured in accidental shooting in Bronzeville: CPD
A teen girl was accidentally shot in the head on Chicago's South Side early Tuesday morning, Chicago police said.
Police Investigate Shooting On Aurora’s Near West Side
Aurora police are investigating a shooting Monday evening that sent a 20-year-old man to hospital in critical yet stable condition. According to police, at approximately 6:36pm, Aurora Police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 600 block of Wilder Street in Aurora, where they were notified that a...
Johnson welcomes new year, highlights drop in Chicago violence
CHICAGO - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed the New Year with a video message to residents focused on reflection, optimism, and the work ahead for the city. "Happy New Year, Chicago," Johnson said in a video message released overnight on X. "However you celebrated, I hope it was filled with warmth, reflection,...
1 injured after car hits building in Beverly, Chicago police say
A driver was seriously injured after crashing into a building in Beverly Thursday morning, Chicago police said.
New Illinois laws go into effect for new year
CHICAGO - It's a new year, which means there are plenty of new laws that go into effect in Illinois that touch on several aspects of society. Perhaps one of the most significant laws that takes effect in the new year will be the Sonya Massey Law, named after the Springfield-area woman who was shot and killed by...
In 2025, Chicago had fewest murders recorded since 1960s: preliminary police data
In 2025, Chicago had the fewest murders recorded since 1965, according to preliminary Chicago police data released Thursday.
ABC7 Chicago presents ‘The Dance’ starring Cheryl Scott, Terrell Brown to ring in 2026
ABC7 Chicago presented "The Dance" on New Year's Eve, with Cheryl Scott and Terrell Brown dancing into 2026.
Chicago-area hospitals welcome first babies of 2026
Chicago-area hospitals are welcoming the first babies of 2026.
Chicago nonprofit sues federal government over education funding cuts | ChicagoLIVE
The Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, a Chicago nonprofit, is suing the U.S. Department of Education over funding cuts that supported wraparound services for students in high-poverty and rural areas. We speak with Patrick Brosnan, executive director of the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, about why the lawsuit...
Elgin Woman Gets 20 Years For Stabbing Companion To Death
An Elgin woman who pleaded guilty to killing the man with whom she shared a house has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced that on December 18, Sylvia Camacho pleaded guilty to Second Degree Murder, a Class 1 felony, in the stabbing death of Peter J. Lopez, 56,...
