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Racial Tensions Flare at Mexican Folkloric Dance Event in Chicago

Neighbors accused of assault and making racially charged comments toward dance students and families

Woman, 5-year-old injured in Near North Side crash

Police say a 65-year-old woman suffered serious head and neck injuries, while a 5-year-old child sustained lower body injuries

Two Shot During Fight at CTA Red Line Station in Chicago

Incident occurred at 79th Street station in Chatham neighborhood

2 Women Fatally Shot in Chicago Neighborhood

Police apprehend 75-year-old man at the scene

Chicago Police Search for Armed Robbery Suspects

Suspects targeted victims on the South Side and near Magnificent Mile

Man Killed in Shooting at Chicago Home

25-year-old victim shot three times during altercation in Little Village neighborhood

2 Women Found Shot Dead in Chicago Neighborhood

Suspect, 75, in custody after incident in Washington Heights

2 Shot After Argument at Chicago CTA Red Line Station

Incident occurred early Sunday morning at 79th Street station in Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood.

Two Men Seriously Injured in Chicago CTA Station Shooting

Incident occurred at 79th Street Red Line station early Sunday morning

2 Women Killed in Washington Heights Shooting, Suspect in Custody

Chicago police say a 75-year-old man was arrested after the late-night incident.

2 Elderly Women Killed in Chicago Shooting

75-year-old man in custody after incident on Far South Side

1 Hospitalized After Englewood House Fire

Blaze on Morgan Street sends 1 person to hospital in serious condition.

2 Men Shot, Wounded on Chicago CTA Red Line Platform

Shooting erupted after quarrel on 79th Street platform along Dan Ryan Expressway

Two elderly women fatally shot on Chicago's South Side

One person in custody after incident in Washington Heights neighborhood

Chicago Dance Students Attacked with Liquid in Alleged Racist Incident

Neighbors accused of throwing cups of unknown liquid at teenage dancers outside studio

Chicago Police Warn of Armed Robberies in Streeterville, Washington Heights

Suspects used stolen and swapped license plates, police say victims were pistol-whipped

3 Hurt in Chicago Weekend Shootings, Including Teen Girl

Victims range in age from 13 to 79, police say

Child Found Injured and Alone in Chicago Neighborhood

11-year-old boy taken to hospital in serious condition after incident in West Garfield Park

Cook County Crime Stoppers seeks leads in unsolved Little Village murder

Family of 24-year-old victim Itzel Gomez demands justice, as community volunteers canvass the area for new information.

Teen Survives Shooting in Chicago Neighborhood

15-year-old shares harrowing story of being shot three times while walking with cousin

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