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CHICAGO — A carload of men armed with rifles committed at least five robberies in about 20 minutes Saturday morning in Wicker Park, Bucktown, and the West Loop. The offenders struck some of the victims with firearms, according to Chicago police reports reviewed by CWBChicago. Surveillance footage of one...

At least 12 people have been shot, one fatally, in weekend gun violence across Chicago, police said.

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart spoke exclusively with ABC7 about how his team caught a man smuggling guns into Chicago only to walk free on $30,000 bond.

On Thursday, a $23.75 million lottery ticket was sold at a BP Gas Station in the Roseland neigborhood. It is the largest Illinois lottery winning in seven years. The co-owner of the gas station -Tanveer Haroon - expressed will be awarded 1% of the winnings, equal to $237,500. “I can’t believe it, the winning jackpot ticket was actually sold here,” Haroon said in a statement. “We’ve owned this ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Three people were hurt when a fire broke out at an apartment building in the Edgewater neighborhood Saturday morning.Chicago firefighters arrived at the five-story apartment around 12:30 a.m. on Sheridan Road near Osterman Beach.Two of the three people hurt in the fire were women. Both were rushed to St. Francis Hospital in critical condition. Another man of unknown age was also hurt and taken to Weiss Hospital.The fire has since been struck out. The cause of the fire is under investigation. 

Chicago witnessed another tragic incident on September 21, 2023, as a 21-year-old man's life met a sudden, horrifying end. Gun violence claimed yet another victim in the city, casting a cloud of fear and dismay over the community. According to a Chicago Police Department press release, the young man was outside at the 7800 block of S. South Shore Dr. when a gunshot wound to the head abruptly and fatally disrupted his afternoon.

A man, aged 24, was shot on the 400 block of W. 59th St., in the 7th District on September 22, 2023. He suffered injuries to his right arm and back and is now in critical condition at Stroger Hospital.

You may quickly add this hidden Chicago, Illinois gem to your list of favorite steakhouses. It was just dubbed one of the 50 best steakhouses in the US. I saw that headline and just like you, I wanted to find out where I need to be the next time I'm in Chicago at dinner time.

CHICAGO - Charges have been filed against a man in connection to an armed carjacking on the South Side earlier this week. Keyruni Buford, 30, was arrested Wednesday for carjacking a 47-year-old woman in Park Manor. The incident happened on Sept. 16 in the 7400 block of South Langley Avenue.

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Tragically, a hit-and-run driver fatally struck a female pedestrian Thursday night on King Drive next to the Washington Park green space. According to the Chicago Police Department's Community Alert, on Thursday, September 21, at about 10:47 PM, the driver of a southbound white SUV struck a woman in the street, mid-block in the 5900 block of South King Dive (400 E.) There King is a two-lane street with non-protected bike lanes on the west side of Washington Park. The motorist did not stop to render aid but continued south.

On Thursday, September 21st, residents of Chicago's 3rd District (Grand Crossing) were confronted with a series of armed robberies that occurred in rapid succession over the span of just one hour. As reported by the Chicago Police Department, these incidents have prompted a community alert. The offenders, described as one...

This week in Cook County, Illinois, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include a robbery of an armored truck at gunpoint, the murder of a woman and the disappearance of her son, a man found dead in his home, a fatal shooting involving a concealed carry holder, an armed robbery, and a shooting that resulted in the deaths of two teenagers.

(Porter County, IN) - A stolen car prompted a police chase on I-94 Wednesday afternoon. Around 3:00 p.m. Indiana State Policed identified a Chrysler 300 that had been reported stolen out of Chicago. The car exited 94 onto S.R. 49 in Chesterton and police attempted to pull it over. However, the driver returned to the interstate, and the chase was on.

CHICAGO - Chicago Police Chief and Superintendent candidate Larry Snelling faced Chicago's committee on police and fire Friday. This comes just a few days before the City Council is set to vote on his appointment. Snelling fielded questions on how he will handle promotions within the department, the use of...

Sierra Jamison, 30, was allegedly strangled by a man she'd been dating for several weeks.

CHICAGO (CBS) –Prosecutors said a Chicago mother was killed by someone she knew well.The accused killer, Lawrence Boyle, was in court on Friday, and so was CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot. She had the latest about the suspect's violent past.Prosecutors said the victim, Sierra Jamison, had known Boyle for 10 years and started a romantic relationship with him just a few weeks before she was murdered.Jamison was interviewed by the CBS 2 Investigators about a story on how Black women are more often targeted for certain crimes. She had been the victim of an attempted carjacking in 2022."My thoughts are...

Chicago is renowned for its remarkable cultural significance and thriving economy. Nonetheless, certain city regions are notorious for their high crime rates and violence. This article will explore the top ten most hazardous neighbourhoods in Chicago. Chicago is a city of great diversity, home to over 2.7 million people. While...

In 1976, at the age of 18, the now 65-year-old Ronnie Carrasquillo fired a gun into a brawling, gang-related crowd. A bullet struck and killed a plainclothes Chicago police officer who had been trying to break up the fight.

A growing food chain recently opened another new store location in Illinois. Read on to learn more. On Saturday, September 16, 2023, the growing supermarket chain Cermak Fresh Market celebrated the grand opening of its newest Illinois location in Melrose Park, according to local sources.