Off-duty Chicago police officer was shot while moving dumpster on Near West Side

An off-duty officer who was wounded in a shooting Wednesday on the Near West Side was moving a dumpster at the time of the incident, according Chicago's police oversight agency.

Boy killed, 4 others wounded in Chicago mass shooting that prompted police to return fire

A 14-year-old boy was killed and four others were wounded in a mass shooting that also sent three police officers to the hospital Thursday night in the Fuller Park neighborhood.

Officer-involved shooting on Chicago's South Side
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Three Chicago Police Officers were among seven people hospitalized after an officer-involved shooting.

Billionaire leads new effort to stop violence in Chicago
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Some of the most wealthy and influential business leaders in the City of Chicago have unveiled an ambitious violence reduction plan.

FBI seeks 'Stuffed Bear Bandit' involved in violent bank robbery
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The FBI is asking for the public's help in identifying the "Stuffed Bear Bandit," who is wanted for violently robbing a South Side bank at gunpoint last March.

Man convicted of attempted murder of two Chicago police officers
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It has been nearly three years since Latrell Allen was shot in Englewood by police, and on Thursday, he was convicted of the attempted murder of two Chicago police officers.

Amazon hit with $25M fine for violating child privacy with Alexa voice assistant

The FTC commissioner said in a statement that “when parents asked Amazon to delete their kids’ Alexa voice data, the company did not delete all of it."

Off-duty Chicago police officer shot on Near West Side
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An off-duty police officer was shot on the Near West Side Wednesday night. A group of people confronted the off-duty officer, he was shot and was able to return fire. He was reported in good condition.

Tensions high as city approves $51M for migrants
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The Chicago City Council voted in favor of spending $51 million to address the city's migrant crisis on Wednesday.

136 police officers honored in Springfield for their heroism

The Medal of Honor was given to 136 officers from 41 law enforcement agencies who have been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty or have displayed exceptional bravery or heroism.

Chicago City Council approves $51M for migrant aid

The Chicago City Council voted in favor of spending $51 million to address the city's migrant crisis on Wednesday.

Chicago City Council approves $51M for migrant housing
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The Chicago City Council voted to approve $51 million to fund migrant resources at Wednesday's meeting. There was public comment ahead of the vote with many passionately urging against the funding while raising concerns for homeless and community initiatives.

Tempers flare in City Council meeting about migrant housing in Chicago
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Tension was high during Chicago's City Council meeting Wednesday over what to do with the large influx of migrants being bussed into the city.