Downtown Chicago hit with violent armed robbery spree

A series of violent armed robberies that sent three people to the hospital happened in less than an hour across downtown Chicago on Thursday morning.

Chicago police issue alert after Loop armed robberies

A pair of armed robberies prompted Chicago police to issue a community alert Saturday in the Loop.

Firefighter suffers smoke inhalation following restaurant fire in the Loop
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Several crews were called to a fire in the Loop on Friday at the Smith and Wollensky restaurant, sending smoke billowing along the Chicago River. The fire was contained to the kitchen and one firefighter suffered minor smoke inhalation.

Johnson unveils plan to convert Loop office buildings into housing
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is moving forward with a plan to re-imagine some Loop office buildings into housing. On Wednesday, he announced details on the next steps in the LaSalle Street Reimagined Initiative.

Former Signature Room workers awarded $1.5 million in back pay, benefits

Former Signature Room employees will share $1.5 million in back pay and benefits after a federal judge ruled the operator of the famed restaurant and lounge closed in September without proper notice.

White Sox players give out hot dogs in Chicago ahead of opening day
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White Sox outfielders Andrew Benintendi and Gavin Sheets, along with Southpaw, were handing out hot dogs in the Loop, hyping up fans for Opening Day at Guaranteed Rate Field on Thursday.

Runners prepare for 2024 Shamrock Shuffle in downtown Chicago
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We caught up with professional long-distance runner and 2020 Olympian Galen Rupp just minutes before the start of the 2024 Shamrock Shuffle. Rupp says the annual Chicago race is the kick-off to the outdoor running season.

Runners celebrate start to spring season with 43rd annual Shamrock Shuffle

Thousands of runners decked out in green gear gathered in Grant Park for the 43rd annual Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Sunday morning. 

Man bursts into Chicago mosque, makes offensive statements and shatters door
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An intruder burst into a Loop mosque and blurted offensive statements to congregants during nightly prayers Sunday, police and shaken mosque leaders said.

March on the DNC Coalition rallies after being denied protest permit
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The group March on the DNC Coalition held a rally Monday after its protest permit was denied ahead of the Democratic National Convention.

Chicago's Downtown Islamic Center vandalized
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Chicago police are investigating vandalism at an Islamic Center downtown. An offender kicked in the door of the worship center near the intersection of Adams and State streets Sunday night.