Why Chicago’s teen takeover problem remains unresolved

Proposed solutions have stalled, including a downtown curfew measure and a plan to hold parents financially accountable.

Why Chicago’s teen takeover problem remains unresolved
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Proposed solutions have stalled, including a downtown curfew measure and a plan to hold parents financially accountable.

Chicago leaders push for new Department of Gun Violence Prevention
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Chicago Deputy Mayor for Community Safety Emmanuel Andre joins elected officials, faith leaders and community organizations to announce support for creating a dedicated Department of Gun Violence Prevention in Chicago. The proposal aims to strengthen the city's approach to reducing gun violence and improving public safety.

After deadly weekend, Chicago advocates push gun violence reduction department
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After six people got shot and killed and more than 30 people were injured over the weekend from gun violence, some across Chicago are urging City Council to create a permanent Department of Gun Violence Reduction.

Chicago auto shop shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 others injured: source
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A person was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at an auto shop Monday afternoon in Little Village, a source told Fox Chicago.

2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department

Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.

Chicago kitten killer: Wicker Park man sentenced to 4½ years for torturing, killing kittens

A Wicker Park man who tortured and killed at least four kittens three years ago has been sentenced to 4½ years in prison, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.

Chicago police warn of sexual assaults in South Shore

Chicago police are warning residents in the South Shore neighborhood after two recent sexual assaults involving women who were attacked while alone.

'There's no such thing as privacy': Child cyber crimes expert talks protecting kids online
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With a Georgia man charged with luring a Lake County teen into a relationship after meeting online, concerns about children's online safety are growing. Former Naperville detective Rich Wistocki explains how parents can recognize the warning signs that their child may be communicating with an online predator.

Chicago ordinance targets airbag theft after over 2,000 stolen this year
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Has your airbag been stolen or sold on the black market? Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) joins Good Day Chicago to explain an ordinance that aims to prevent that from happening. 

Years after Chicago bride's murder, new details revealed about fugitive husband in court

New details have been released after a Chicago man accused of fatally stabbing his wife just hours after their wedding celebration has been returned to U.S. custody,

Illinois police chief issues warning to parents after Georgia man allegedly traveled to meet local girl

A Georgia man is accused of driving to Illinois to meet a young girl, and police found them within 12 hours of her disappearance. Lake County Chief Chris Covelli has a warning for parents.

Chicago leaders call for new gun violence reduction department after deadly weekend

After a weekend that left at least six people dead and 33 others injured in shootings across Chicago, faith leaders, community activists and city officials are renewing calls for a permanent city department dedicated to reducing gun violence.

Violent weekend in Chicago prompts push for permanent fix
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Several people were killed and dozens injured in weekend violence across Chicago, and President Trump weighed in.

Trump calls out Chicago after violent weekend
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President Trump is calling out gun violence in Chicago writing on Truth Social -- 22 people shot, at least 4 dead. 

Georgia man charged with luring Lake County girl
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We begin with what detectives are calling a "parent’s worst nightmare."  A girl, under the age of 14, disappears in the darkness of night with a man she met online.

Man accused of sexually abusing child in West Chatham: police

Chicago police are searching for a man who allegedly sexually abused a child in the West Chatham neighborhood on Saturday.