Ald. La Spata 'encouraged' by slim margin in 1st Ward — but casts wary eye to ballots trickling in by mail

Freshman Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) picked up a slim majority in his reelection bid on Monday, potentially allowing him to avoid an April runoff against a man whose last name was once a household word in Chicago.

Chicago police officers hurt in Michigan Avenue crash

Two Chicago police officers were injured when a Jeep crashed into them early Tuesday in the South Loop.

Indicted Ald. Carrie Austin gets head start on political retirement

Indicted Ald. Carrie Austin (34th) has resigned the seat she has held since Aug. 5, 1994, when she was appointed by then-Mayor Richard M. Daley to fill the vacancy created by the death of her husband, Lemuel, powerful chairman of the Council’s Budget Committee.

Candlelight vigil held for fallen Chicago Police Officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso

Tealight candles adorned pillars outside Chicago Police District 8 as a small group prayed for support for the loved ones of fallen Chicago Police Officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso.

Candlelight vigil held for fallen Chicago Police Officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso
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For 24 hours, residents will walk along 63rd street carrying flags honoring Chicago Police Officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso along with his brothers and sisters in blue. Nate Rodgers reports. MORE: https://www.fox32chicago.com/tag/organization/cpd

Man charged in shooting death of Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso ordered held without bond

The man accused of killing Chicago police officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso was ordered held without bond Friday afternoon after prosecutors disclosed new details of the deadly confrontation near a playground at a grade school in Gage Park.

Man charged in shooting death of Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso ordered held without bond
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The man accused of killing Chicago police officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso was ordered held without bond Friday afternoon after prosecutors disclosed new details of the deadly confrontation near a playground at a grade school in Gage Park.

Whitney Young student wins citywide spelling bee

Several Chicago Public School students got a chance to show off their skills Thursday by competing in a citywide spelling bee.