Chicago activists to hold rally outside CPD HQ after police shoot 13-year-old

Community activists are planning to hold a rally outside Chicago Police Headquarters Friday night, demanding answers in the police shooting of a 13-year-old boy.

Lightfoot issues deadline for Chicago casino approval

Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants the Chicago City Council to give final approval for a new downtown casino by next Wednesday.

Lori Lightfoot issues deadline for Chicago casino approval
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants the Chicago City Council to give final approval for a new downtown casino by next Wednesday.

Chicago curfew rollback clears city council committee
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s plan to roll back the witching hour and age of Chicago?s seldom-enforced weekend curfew cleared a key legislative hurdle on Friday despite an avalanche of opposition.

Chicago mass shooting near McDonald's leaves 2 people dead, 7 wounded
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There are multiple cameras at the corner of Chicago Avenue and State Street that helped investigators see what happened when nine people were shot, two males died Thursday, and police believe they have the shooter and the weapon.

Chicago curfew rollback clears city council committee amid opposition

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to roll back the witching hour and age of Chicago’s seldom-enforced weekend curfew cleared a key legislative hurdle on Friday despite an avalanche of opposition.

2 killed, 8 others wounded in Near North Side shooting
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Two people were killed and at least eight others were wounded when a fight broke out near a McDonald?s on the Near North Side Thursday night.

Chicago police release update after 13-year-old was shot by police
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Chicago Police Supt. David Brown spoke with the media after an unarmed 13-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded by police Wednesday. Members of CPD's Vehicle Hijacking Task Force Team were trying to stop a vehicle when the boy got out of the car and ran.

Unarmed 13-year-old boy shot and seriously wounded by Chicago police after officers stop car wanted for carjacking
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An unarmed 13-year-old boy was shot and seriously wounded by Chicago police after officers stopped a car wanted for a carjacking in Oak Park a day earlier, according to police sources.

'A Perfect Pairing' brings romance to the vineyard
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Victoria Justice stars alongside actor Adam Demos in "A Perfect Pairing." The actors talk with FOX 32 Entertainment Reporter Jake Hamilton about the extents of their wine knowledge.

Chicago's top cop has few answers after officer shoots unarmed teen running from vehicle

Chicago Police Supt. David Brown declined to offer any clear defense of the officer, telling reporters, “I’m not going to testify for the officer. No, the officer needs to write his own statement.”

Person shot by police, critically wounded in Austin
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A person was critically wounded by Chicago police officers in a shooting Wednesday night in Austin on the West Side.

Lifeguard shortage could affect summer plans in Chicago
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Fearing a shortage of lifeguards that could shut down neighborhood pools this summer, the Chicago Park District is now offering a hiring bonus of $500 to qualified applicants.

Chicago Park District offering $500 bonus to lifeguard applicants due to shortage

Fearing a shortage of lifeguards that could shut down neighborhood pools this summer, the Chicago Park District is now offering a hiring bonus of $500 to qualified applicants.

CTA robbery: Suspect wanted for grabbing purse from victim on Blue Line platform in the Loop

The suspect approached a passenger on the CTA Blue Line platform and grabbed her purse from her shoulder, authorities said. After a struggle with the victim, the suspect overpowered the victim and took the purse.

Hundreds of CPS students automatically enrolled in military-type education classes, watchdog finds

Even though the program is supposed to be voluntary, hundreds of CPS high school freshmen — mostly on the city’s South and West Sides — were automatically enrolled in military-type education classes during the last two years, a new report has found.