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Hadiya Pendleton's Family Mourns Fallen 'Angel' One Year After Murder

"I can still see her smile and beautiful eyes. She was our angel," her mom said.

Hadiya Pendleton Pivotal in Gun Debate Say Sen. Kirk, Supt. McCarthy

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk joined Police Supt. Garry McCarthy in urging mandatory minimums for gun violations.

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Tougher Gun Laws Would Have Kept Murder Victims in Jail, Top Cop Says

ANALYSIS: 89 shooting victims this year would have been in jail under harsher penalties pushed by cops.

Hadiya Pendleton's Mom Sobs in Court as Daughter's Alleged Killers Appear

The slain teen's mother reacted when Michael Ward and Kenneth Williams were brought to court.

141 Counts Against Alleged Hadiya Killer 'A Joke,' Defense Lawyer Says

Two men pled not guilty in the murder while the girl's mother appeared with Obama at the White House.

Hadiya Pendleton's Accused Killers Indicted

Michael Ward and Kenneth Williams have been indicted in the 15-year-old South Sider's fatal shooting.

Hadiya Pendleton's Mother Appears in PSA for Gun Control

Cleopatra Cowley-Pendleton calls for background checks in the PSA made by Mayors Against Illegal Guns.

Cops Vow Crackdown on SUWU Gang After Hadiya's Alleged Killers Charged

Cops will target a gang to which Hadiya Pendleton's alleged killers belonged for any and all infractions.

Sen. Mark Kirk Asks Hadiya Pendleton's Parents to Name Bill After Her

Kirk met with Cleopatra and Nathaniel Pendleton to talk about gun violence Wednesday.

Obama State of the Union: Hadiya's Parents 'Deserve a Vote' on Gun Control

Parents of the slain Chicago teen sat next to first lady Michelle Obama during the president's speech.

Hadiya's Alleged Killer Said 'Everyone Had to Go' After His Friend Killed

Michael Ward and Kenneth Williams allegedly wanted revenge against rival gang but went after wrong group.

Hadiya Pendleton Murder Suspects Arrested on Way to Strip Club: Top Cop

Suspects Michael Ward, Kenneth Williams were ready to party the night of Hadiya's funeral, police 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.