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Three Killed, One Critically Injured in Chicago Mass Shooting

Brazen daytime attack leaves community devastated and searching for answers

Man Seriously Injured in Humboldt Park Shooting

Police say the victim was sitting in his car when a dark SUV pulled up and someone opened fire.

Chicago Officer Fatally Shoots Partner, Fails to Provide Aid

Body camera footage shows officer Carlos Baker hid after shooting Krystal Rivera, leaving her to die

Bicyclist Injured in Gage Park Crash

SUV driver strikes bicyclist, fire hydrant, and car dealership fence before rolling over

Man Shot in Mouth While Sitting in Car on Chicago's Far South Side

Police say a suspect exited a gray Nissan and opened fire, striking the 39-year-old victim.

SUV Crashes into Bicyclist, Rolls Over on Chicago's SW Side

Three people hospitalized after late-night collision in Gage Park neighborhood

Family files lawsuit against driver after father killed in Calumet Heights crash

Witnesses say deadly crash was result of drag racing; driver cited by police, not charged

Chicago Man Arrested for Attempted Red Line Robbery

Suspect identified after shoplifting in same clothes as robbery, police say

Suburban Chicago Man Charged in Fatal High-Speed Crash

Prosecutors say 20-year-old was driving stolen BMW at 119 mph when he struck and killed an elderly couple.

Popular Singer D4vd Arrested for Teen's Murder

Celeste Rivas Hernandez's remains found in D4vd's Tesla days after his Chicago concert

Prosecutors Face Hurdles Using D4vd's Lyrics in Celeste Rivas Hernandez Homicide Case

California law restricts use of artistic expression as evidence, though prosecutors may argue some lyrics are probative.

Antique Store Owner Murdered in Chicago After Trans Mob Shut Down His Business

Alexander 'Zander' Kazanowski was killed in a bar altercation, leaving behind his wife, daughter, and unborn child.

Student Killed in Shooting Near Chicago High School

Eric Billups, 16, was waiting at a bus stop when an attacker opened fire after plans for a fight

Chicago Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Blue Line Crime Spree

Robberies, carjacking, and assault landed Jeremiah Burns in prison until 2037.

Man Accused of Trying to Set CTA Train Car on Fire Denied Electronic Monitoring

Judge cites danger of alleged arson, property damage, and reckless conduct in denying release.

Family Seeks Justice for Unsolved Killing of Chicago Basketball Star

Marquise Pryor's murder remains open despite a known person of interest, leaving his family searching for answers.

Chicago Man Involved in 'Sickening' Facebook Torture Arrested Again

Tesfaye Cooper, who previously served 7 years for a hate crime, is accused of targeting another victim in a violent robbery.

Oak Lawn Man Charged in Chicago 7-Eleven Shooting After Robbery

Suspect arrested a month after allegedly shooting victim who confronted him outside convenience store

Blue Island Man Killed in Calumet Heights Shooting

Kerry Flanagan, 49, died after being shot while driving in Chicago neighborhood.

Two Teen Girls Arrested for Attacking Cook County Sheriff's Officers

The incident occurred after police responded to reports of gunfire in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.