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Chicago Tribune Condemned For Op-Ed On 13-Year-Old Adam Toledo
The headline for Chicago Tribune columnist Eric Zorn's piece is "Let's wait before turning slain 13-year-old Adam Toledo into a martyr."
7 People Shot Overnight in Chicago as Gun Violence Rises 50% in City
One woman and six men were shot in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood after a fight broke out late Monday night.
Chicago Police Shoot and Kill 13-Year-Old, Family Demands Justice
According to a press release issued by the Chicago Police Department, the incident occurred on Monday, at approximately 2:36 a.m. local time when officers responded to a "ShotSpotter alert of multiple shots fired in the 2300 block of S. Sawyer."
Man Stabbed In Neck While Walking Down the Street With His Son
The man and the 15-year-old son were approached by a person for spare change in the Gold Coast neighborhood around 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Eight People Shot in Chicago's South Side, Over 150 Shootings This Month
According to the report, several weapons were recovered on the scene by police, but there is no one in custody. Chicago Police Department Area One Detectives are continuing to investigate the situation.
Evanston's Reparations Plan Is an Insult to Public Housing Kids Like Me
Giving Evanston reparations was the consolation prize America thinks the Black community wants in response to the civil unrest of the past few years. But it completely misses the point of the change we've been asking for.
Squirrel Caught Stealing Amazon Parcel From Doorstep
The white envelope, which was roughly the same size as the animal, was grabbed from a property in Chicago.
Cop Who Bragged About Killing Someone Assigned To Community Safety Team
Officer James Hunt was captured on video boasting "I kill motherf*****s" to a group of Black youths back in 2018. He has been serving on the Chicago Police Department's Community Safety Team ever since.
Woman Dies Pushing Husband Out of Path of Oncoming Truck
Fatalities from road crashes in Illinois have risen in recent years, from a low of 911 in 2009 to 1,035 in 2018.
Dozens of Trump Tower Workers Improperly Vaccinated, Hospital Admits
Loretto Hospital in Chicago admitted it had mistakenly thought hospitality workers were already eligible for a jab after administering the vaccine to 72 Trump Tower workers.
Chicago Legislators Look to Use Stimulus Money for Monthly Direct Payments
Using a fraction of the $1.9 billion Chicago is set to receive from the American Rescue Plan, legislators could send $500 monthly payments to 5,000 families.
More New Yorkers Moved to New Jersey, L.A. and Chicago Than to Florida
"The main problem with moving to Florida is that you have to live in Florida," Jason Mudrick, founder and chief investment officer of investment firm Mudrick Capital Management, said.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Proposes No-Knock Warrant Ban
"The reforms to CPD's search warrant policy follow a detailed, comprehensive and above all transparent process which build upon our ongoing efforts to ensure Chicago's values of accountability and fundamental human dignity are respected and preserved," Lightfoot said on Wednesday.
COVID Restrictions Are Being Lifted in These States
Texas, Mississippi, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts are among the states where restrictions were eased this month.
11-Year-Old Girl Shot in the Face Outside Gas Station in Chicago
The motive behind the shooting is unknown and no one has been taken into custody, as of early Tuesday.
Tributes Paid To Erica Watson As Actress Dies From Covid, Aged 48
Watson is known for starring in the films "Precious" and "ChiRaq" and has also appeared on "Windy City Live" several times.
Stunning Video Shows Huge Ice Sheet Breaking Off Lake Michigan Shoreline
Emergency services have been urging people to stay off the ice amid warming temperatures in the Chicago area.
Maskless Man Shoves Anytime Fitness Gym Trainer in Viral Video
Anthony Myers was arrested after a video caught him posing and verbally abusing a gym trainer in Chicago.
15 Families Displaced After Motel Fire Near Chicago's O'Hare Airport
Firefighters struggled to respond to the blaze amid bitter cold conditions.
Some Chicago Teachers Hold Classes In the Snow to Avoid COVID Risks Inside
"We set up small tables in our courtyards. We were lucky the internet reached into the courtyard. Some of us taught class off our phones. Parents brought us hot coffee and set up a little backyard fire pit for us on the sidewalk," Kirstin Roberts, a pre-K teacher, told Newsweek.
Chicago Records 51 Homicides in January, the Highest Amount in 4 Years
Chicago recorded a total of 240 shooting victims in January, both fatal and non-fatal combined, with 51 of those being classified as homicides.
Who Is Reverend Michael Pfleger? Chicago Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse
The Roman Catholic priest stepped down from his parish in the South Side of Chicago on January 5, as authorities launched an investigation into sex abuse claims. He denies the allegations.
Chicago Teachers Defy Order to Return to In-Person Work, Cite COVID Fears
Union members worry about both teachers and students bringing infection back home to their families.
Man Hides Inside Airport for 3 Months Over COVID Fears
Aditya Singh, 36, reportedly told police he was too afraid to fly back to his home state over fears of contracting COVID-19.
Donald Trump's Name Is Being Removed From These Landmarks
Once associated with entrepreneurialism, the Trump name has become a politically charged symbol for many since the Capitol riots.
Capitol Rioter Who Posted Photo of Pelosi's Office Surprised to Be Caught
Court document alleged Lyons told police who found incriminating Instagram post: "Wow you are pretty good, that was up for only an hour."
Woman Arrested After Driving Into Barricade At Trump Tower Chicago
A 31-year-old woman was arrested after police said she intentionally drove into a barricade outside the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago early Tuesday morning.
Gunman Kills Four, Including Student, in Shooting Rampage Near Chicago
The suspect, 32-year-old Jason Nightengale, was later shot dead by police in Evanston.
Chicago Family Who Lost Teen to COVID-19 Warns Young People to 'Be Careful'
Arnold Herrera, a 19-year-old from Chicago, got COVID-19 last week, and died suddenly after his condition deteriorated at the turn of the year.
Email Shows Chicago Mayor Knew of Naked Social Worker Arrest Despite Claims
Police repeatedly told the 50-year-old Black social worker to relax as officers raided her home while she stood there naked and sobbing.