The Police

The attacker claimed to have a gun before assaulting the 16-year-old, police said. 

Morgan Gliedman, who attended SAIC, allegedly had a sawed-off shotgun and explosives, police said.

With two people already in custody, police believe more offenders are still free.

Some parents kept their children out of school because of rumors of potential violence Friday.

Santa visits 30 South Deering preschoolers at police district headquarters: "We sort of adopted them."  

An angry crowd confronted police after a man was shot by officers in Englewood Saturday.

An off-duty officer allegedly shot by a reputed gang member had his young son with him, police said.

In wake of Friday's fatal school shooting, mayor says it's time for "common sense" gun laws.

A man died Thursday night after he was Tasered by Chicago Police officers.

There have been an increase in burglaries during the month of December, police said.

Some users say the lakefront bike path remains safe despite two recent robberies.

An overall decrease in crime is due to the Gang Violence Reduction Strategy, police said Thursday.

Melissa Staples, the 17th District commander, delivered crime stats at Albany Park CAPS meeting.