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Chicago-Area Shootings: Nearly 80 Injured, 13 Dead Since Friday
The three-day weekend was already off to a dangerous start in the Chicago area, which was made worse by a shooting at a parade.
Chicago Police Officers' Time Off Restricted Amid Feud Over Vaxx Mandate
In a Friday statement, Mayor Lori Lightfoot accused the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 of "engaging in, supporting and encouraging a work stoppage or strike."
Chicago Top Cop Blames Lenient Courts for Crime Wave After 70 People Shot
"Holding offenders in jail longer, not releasing murderers back into our community. That's what we can do different," Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said.
Chicago Cop Charged in Capitol Riot Allegedly Used N-Word in Text Message
Text messages allegedly sent by Karol Chwiesiuk show him bragging about having "knocked out a commie" and telling a friend: "N****, Don't snitch."
Police Probe Viral Video of Women Twerking on SUV Cruiser
Chicago Police Department confirmed it is investigating the video that it said shows "several females riding on a marked squad car."
Adam Toledo Video: Chicago Releases Footage From Fatal Shooting of Teen
Chicago was bracing for protests as the footage of the March 29 shooting was released.
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.
9-Year-Old Boy Dead After Accidentally Shooting Himself in Head
Ashton Lipscomb, 9, was found by police motionless and bleeding from a head wound.
Chicago Records 1,901 Shooting Victims in 2020, 1,460 Since Lockdown Began
The city had 550 more shooting victims this year compared with the same period, January 1 through July 11, in 2019.
Chicago Mayor Calls Out Officers Who Turn Off Body Cams
The mayor said that those who violate "very clear directives of the Chicago Police Department" will be fired.
Chicago Mayor Asks for Moment of Silence, National Guard Called In
Mayor Lori Lightfoot responded to protests over the death of George Floyd by calling for a citywide moment of silence Sunday evening and declaring, "we will be able to learn from this moment."
Chicago's Memorial Day Shooting Deaths Surpassed 2019 By Monday Morning
Chicago recorded its most violent Memorial Day weekend in years, with nine dead and at least 36 others injured with more than 24 hours left in the unofficial start to summer 2020.
Chicago's Coronavirus Shelter in Place Measures Haven't Slowed Shootings
The coronavirus pandemic has not slowed shootings in the greater Chicago area, with 498 shooting victims recorded in the city through March 31—and an additional 20 people shot in the first weekend of April alone.
Chicago's Interim Police Superintendent Says City 'Still Not Safe Enough'
There were 492 homicides in Chicago in 2019, down 13 percent from the previous year and down 38 percent from 2016, according to official statistics.
Jussie Smollett Judge Passes On Special Prosecutor Decision
"This really does shine a light -- not only on the case in of itself, but it shines a light on how mismanaged the office is. There really are serious cases being mismanaged."
Who is Kierra Coles? Pregnant U.S.Postal Worker Missing
Coles was three months pregnant at the time of her disappearance on Tuesday, October 2.
Threats Against Chicago Cop and Family Before Verdict
As Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke awaited his fate, threats against the cop and his kin were still being investigated and city schools were bracing for potential civil unrest.
Pastor Calls for Charges Against Cop Who Killed Woman
The twin daughters and pastor of Bettie Jones are calling for justice after new report finds shooting "not justified."
After Shootings, Police Departments Warn Officers
Police chiefs around the country are telling officers to work in pairs and take other precautions following the recent killings of eight cops.
Three Cops Wounded, Suspect Dead in Chicago Shootout
A drug investigation-turned-shootout left a suspect dead and three cops injured in Chicago's West Side on Monday.
Chicago to Double Amount of Tasers in Police Force
The mayor called for "the complete and total reform of the system and policing culture."
Father of Black Teen Killed by Chicago Cop Sues City
Quintonio LeGrier and Bettie Jones were shot and killed the day after Christmas.
What We Know About the Two Killed by Chicago Cops
The officer or officers involved have not been identified.
Chicago Police: Shooting Death of Mother Was Accidental
Quintonio Legrier, a 19-year-old black student, was also killed.
Protesters Block Downtown Chicago Streets and Call on Mayor Rahm Emanuel to Resign
The demonstrators chanted, "Sixteen shots and a cover-up!" and "Rahm, resign!"
Justice Department Plans 'Thorough, Impartial' Investigation of Chicago Police
A Chicago police officer last month was charged with first-degree murder.