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Amari Brown Murder Leads To Charges Against Second Man

Jamal Joiner, 21, is already in jail awaiting trial in a separate 2015 murder case.

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7-Year-Old's Killing Inspires Hoops Star To Create 'Stop the Violence' Game

Women's basketball star Ruvanna Campbell wanted to honor Amari Brown and other victims of gun violence.

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7-Year-Old Amari Brown's Alleged Killer Admits Firing A Shot: Prosecutors

Rasheed Martin is charged with the July 4th murder of the young boy.

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Man Suspected in Killing 7-Year-Old Amari Brown Arrested, Officials Say

Rasheed Martin, 20, was arrested in Douglas County, Wisconsin, and is awaiting extradition to Illinois.

Garfield Park »

Mourners Gather to Honor Slain 7-Year-Old Amari Brown

Family, friends and local leaders came together to remember the boy shot dead on the Fourth of July.

West Humboldt Park »

Remembering Amari Brown: Community Comes Together to Mourn Slain 7-Year-Old

PHOTOS: A community gathers to mourn the death of 7-year-old Amari Brown.

Humboldt Park »

Thursday Night Vigil Planned for 7-Year-Old Killed in Humboldt Park

The Peace and Prayer Vigil starts at 7 p.m., on the same corner where Amari Brown was shot and killed.

Supt. McCarthy: Police Seized '1 Illegal Gun Per Hour' in Violent Weekend

Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy again blamed lax gun laws for the high number of shootings.

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.