Chicago man throws dog off CTA platform in Lake View: police

Demetrice Spencer allegedly threw a dog from the CTA platform in the 3400 block of North Paulina Street onto the concrete alley. The dog died as a result.

What's happening this weekend in Chicago?

The weather may be unseasonably warm, but these weekend events will get you thinking about the holiday season. Check out the things you won't want to miss in Chicago this weekend. 

Chicago woman charged with shooting man in Lake View

Simmons allegedly shot and injured a 50-year-old man in Lake View. She was arrested at the scene.

Man stabbed, robbed after argument breaks out on Red Line train

A man was stabbed and seriously wounded after getting into an argument on a CTA Red Line train Thursday night in the Lake View neighborhood.

14-year-old boy shot on Chicago's North Side

A 14-year-old boy was shot near Chicago's North Side Lake View neighborhood early Sunday.

Woman attacked, robbed outside Lake View gas station

A woman was beaten and robbed outside a gas station Thursday morning in the Lake View neighborhood.

Chicago animal hospitals seeing shortage of doctors

In a sign of how desperate this shortage is, animal clinics are hiring people still in veterinary school and years from graduation.

Chicago animal hospitals seeing shortage of doctors
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If you're a pet owner, good luck getting an appointment. There's a global staffing shortage of veterinarians and veterinary staff that's hitting local clinics and hospitals.

Lakeview Taco Fest returns Saturday and Sunday for its 9th year
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Head on out to Chicago's northern neighborhood Lake View for the 9th annual Taco Fest. Eat some grub and vote on the best taco in Chicago.

Chicago taxpayers to pay $15M to family of mother of 6 killed in high-speed police chase

The mother of six was headed home from her first day on a new job when she was killed in a crash with a marked Chicago Police SUV at the intersection of Irving Park Road and Ashland Ave.