Chicago activists urge Gov. Pritzker to issue state of emergency over rising violence
Chicago activists say Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Police Supt. David Brown cannot handle the violence alone. Chicago residents say "we need change."
Chicago activists say Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Police Supt. David Brown cannot handle the violence alone. Chicago residents say "we need change."
President Biden visits red part of state ? Crystal Lake, Illinois
President Joe Biden on Wednesday visited McHenry County to win Republican support for the "Build Back Better" agenda.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday visited McHenry County to win Republican support for the "Build Back Better" agenda.
New photos show guns found in Chicago hotel room overlooking Navy Pier
A new photo has been released that shows the guns that were allegedly found to be in the possession of an Iowa man who booked a hotel room overlooking Ohio Street Beach and Navy Pier in downtown Chicago.
A new photo has been released that shows the guns that were allegedly found to be in the possession of an Iowa man who booked a hotel room overlooking Ohio Street Beach and Navy Pier in downtown Chicago.
Mayor Lightfoot greets President Biden at O'Hare Airport
President Joe Biden met with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday at O'Hare International Airport, in the wake of an extremely violent holiday weekend in the nation?s third most populous city.
President Joe Biden met with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday at O'Hare International Airport, in the wake of an extremely violent holiday weekend in the nation?s third most populous city.
Fr. Pfleger calls on Pritzker to declare gun violence an emergency in Illinois
Father Michael Pfleger called on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to declare gun violence an emergency in Illinois Wednesday.
Father Michael Pfleger called on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to declare gun violence an emergency in Illinois Wednesday.
Lightfoot greets Biden at O'Hare amid surge in Chicago gun violence
President Joe Biden briefly met with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday, in the wake of an extremely violent holiday weekend in the nation’s third most populous city.
President Joe Biden briefly met with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday, in the wake of an extremely violent holiday weekend in the nation’s third most populous city.
Chicago alderman demands Mayor Lightfoot fire top cop David Brown as violence surges
"We cannot continue down this path. He must be fired," Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez said of top cop David Brown.
"We cannot continue down this path. He must be fired," Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez said of top cop David Brown.
Cops are 'doing their part in protecting the people of Chicago,' Supt. Brown says
Top cop David Brown says do not blame his department for what was likely the most violent holiday weekend in Chicago history.
Top cop David Brown says do not blame his department for what was likely the most violent holiday weekend in Chicago history.
Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez demands Mayor Lightfoot fire top cop David Brown
"We cannot continue down this path. He must be fired," Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez said of top cop David Brown.
"We cannot continue down this path. He must be fired," Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez said of top cop David Brown.
Iowa man charged with having weapons in Chicago hotel near Navy Pier
New details emerged Tuesday after a disturbing discovery was made inside a Chicago hotel overlooking Ohio Street Beach and other areas known to attract tourists.
New details emerged Tuesday after a disturbing discovery was made inside a Chicago hotel overlooking Ohio Street Beach and other areas known to attract tourists.
Cops are 'doing their part in protecting the people of Chicago,' Police Supt. David Brown says
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has an urgent message for President Joe Biden, who is visiting the Chicago area on Wednesday, and Ald. Raymond Lopez clashes with Chicago Police Supt. David Brown after the most violent Fourth of July weekend in four years.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has an urgent message for President Joe Biden, who is visiting the Chicago area on Wednesday, and Ald. Raymond Lopez clashes with Chicago Police Supt. David Brown after the most violent Fourth of July weekend in four years.
Alderman wants National Guard to patrol Chicago amid surging violence
"We need to bring in the National Guard," South Side Chicago Alderman Anthony Beale said.
"We need to bring in the National Guard," South Side Chicago Alderman Anthony Beale said.
Lightfoot ribbon cutting for Gately indoor track, Chicago's fastest kids
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined a ribbon cutting ceremony today for the After School Matters indoor track and field space at Gately Park.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined a ribbon cutting ceremony today for the After School Matters indoor track and field space at Gately Park.
Lightfoot announces City Hall has reopened to the public
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday that City Hall has reopened to the public.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday that City Hall has reopened to the public.
Lightfoot says 'we are doing everything we can to stem violence' after bloody weekend in Chicago
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot made remarks Tuesday after a violent holiday weekend in which more than 100 people were shot.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot made remarks Tuesday after a violent holiday weekend in which more than 100 people were shot.
'We need help on all ends': As violence surges, Biden offers more money for cops
Violence rang out in a number of cities across the US as people gathered to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.
Violence rang out in a number of cities across the US as people gathered to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.
Large group of young people swarm downtown Chicago, cause disturbance on Fourth of July
In the Loop Sunday night, Chicago police arrested dozens of young people as a huge group began taking over the streets, setting off fireworks and dancing on cop cars.
In the Loop Sunday night, Chicago police arrested dozens of young people as a huge group began taking over the streets, setting off fireworks and dancing on cop cars.
Chicago's most violent weekend of 2021: More than 90 shot, 16 killed
In the deadliest and most violent weekend this year in Chicago, 92 people have been shot over the long Fourth of July weekend, 16 of them killed.
In the deadliest and most violent weekend this year in Chicago, 92 people have been shot over the long Fourth of July weekend, 16 of them killed.
Lightfoot, Pritzker celebrate post-pandemic economic recovery
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov. J.B. Pritzker highlighted post-pandemic economic recovery with a celebration in Little Village Friday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov. J.B. Pritzker highlighted post-pandemic economic recovery with a celebration in Little Village Friday.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot, Newsmax reporter clash again over crime and criticism: 'Do you HONESTLY believe that?'
Tensions became heated again on Friday when Newsmax reporter William Kelly raised questions about a surge in violent crime in the city, and when Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was asked about her belief that 99% of the criticism she gets is because she's a Black woman.
Tensions became heated again on Friday when Newsmax reporter William Kelly raised questions about a surge in violent crime in the city, and when Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was asked about her belief that 99% of the criticism she gets is because she's a Black woman.