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Grand Crossing »

Man Shot in Greater Grand Crossing

A man was shot in the Park Manor area of Greater Grand Crossing Thursday afternoon.

South Austin »

Police: Early Morning Hit-And-Run With Ambulance Leaves Two Hospitalized

Police are searching for two people involved in a hit-and-run accident early Friday morning.

North Lawndale »

Man Shot In North Lawndale

A man is in critical condition after being shot in North Lawndale, police said.

Streeterville »

10 Juveniles, Two Adults Charged in Downtown Disturbance

Charges are cited as misdemeanors ranging from loitering to damaging a patrol officer's bike.

Humboldt Park »

Three Killed, Eight Wounded in Weekend Violence

On Mother's Day, three people were killed. Eight others were shot across the South and West Sides.

Humboldt Park »

Man Stabbed In Humboldt Park

Witnesses said a man was stabbed after a disagreement Friday afternoon in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.

Mindless Behavior Concert Precedes Melee at Ford City Mall

Fights and destruction reported near South Side mall.

North Lawndale »

Man Dies in Police Custody

The cause of death isn't known yet, officials said.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.