3 charged in shooting that killed Chicago cop, critically injured another
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Two brothers have been charged in the shooting of two Chicago police officers during a traffic stop Saturday night, which killed Officer Ella French and critically wounded the other. A third man was charged for buying the weapon used in the attack.

Chicago Alderman Matt O'Shea on shooting death of Officer Ella French
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After the shooting death of Chicago Police Officer Ella French, some residents, city leaders and cops are sharing their outrage towards Mayor Lori Lightfoot, saying she could be doing more.

Chicago officers turn their backs to Lightfoot at hospital after two officers shot

More than two dozen Chicago police officers reportedly turned their backs when greeted by Mayor Lori Lightfoot late Saturday at the hospital where an officer remains in critical condition.

Chicago Police Officer Ella French killed in the line of duty
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It was a day of mourning in Chicago. A police officer with just three years on the force was shot in the head and killed Saturday night.

4-year-old girl killed in accidental Chicago shooting
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A 4-year-old girl was accidentally shot and killed Thursday night by another child on Chicago’s South Side.

5 states, Puerto Rico added to Chicago travel advisory

Chicago health officials added five states and one territory to the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday.

Chicago officials say 'no plans' for COVID-related closures
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Chicago?s public health director Dr. Allison Arwady and Mayor Lori Lightfoot are once again urging residents to ?mask up and vax up?.

Lori Lightfoot, Arwady say ?no plans? for COVID-related closures in Chicago
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Chicago?s top doctor said Sunday that there are no current plans for again imposing pandemic-related restrictions, despite a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Chicago announces national search for next top COPA official

The city of Chicago announced Friday the official national search and selection process for the next Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA).

Lightfoot on return of mask mandates: 'everything's on the table'

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot continues to implore more people to get vaccinated. "We'll bring it to your house. We'll come to your place of business. Whatever it takes, we want people to get vaccinated," she said.

City strikes tentative deal with Chicago police union

"This proposed contract acknowledges the valuable contributions that Chicago police officers make to neighborhoods all across the City," Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.

Lightfoot defends speaking only to reporters of color: 'I would absolutely do it again'

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot continued to defend her controversial decision to only speak with non-White reporters earlier this year, calling the number of the journalists of color covering her "unacceptable" and declaring she'd do it again because of the conversation it spurred.

Nearly a year into Lightfoot's anti-violence plan, many Chicago neighborhoods doing worse

Crime in West Pullman is up 566% from this time two years ago, North Lawndale 201%, South Lawndale 160%, Chatham 116%. Only three of the areas targeted by City Hall are down from 2019.