Downtown bridge lifts along Chicago River begin Wednesday, city says

Regular bridge lifts along the Chicago River will begin this week to allow for recreational boat travel in the downtown area.

Oak Lawn man charged in Chicago shooting after 7-Eleven robbery

An Oak Lawn man is in custody a month after he allegedly shot another man who confronted him outside a 7-Eleven following a robbery in Chicago's Loop.

Crash-and-grab thieves steal ATM in second Chicago incident in 24 hours

A group of people crashed a Jeep into a South Side gas station and stole an ATM on Wednesday morning, the second incident in Chicago in the past 24 hours.

Police seek man who groped woman on CTA Red Line train

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect accused of battering a woman on a CTA Red Line train in the Loop.

Stolen teddy bear returned after teen takeover in Chicago Loop

Chicago police recovered a stolen teddy bear mascot after a teen takeover incident at a State Street chocolate shop.

Man charged in attempted sexual assault of woman near downtown Chicago parking garage

A Crystal Lake man faces multiple felony charges following an attempted sexual assault of a woman and the battery of a bystander on Michigan Avenue Monday morning.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at “No Kings” protest
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed demonstrators gathered in Grant Park on Saturday for the “No Kings” protest, speaking to a crowd calling for change and accountability.

Chicago's State Street Bridge reopens after repairs

The State Street Bridge over the Chicago River is back open after nearly a year of repairs!

8 arrested in Chicago teen takeover that prompted curfew enforcement

Eight teenagers were arrested during a teen takeover in Chicago’s Loop Wednesday night that led to a curfew enforcement order.