Second victim of downtown Chicago hate crime attack speaks out
The man accused of attacking three women appeared in court on Friday. As another one of his victims is publicly stepping forward. Leslie Moreno reports.
The man accused of attacking three women appeared in court on Friday. As another one of his victims is publicly stepping forward. Leslie Moreno reports.
Chicago crime: 2 men charged in shooting that left 55-year-old seriously wounded
Two men were charged in the shooting of a 55-year-old man last December on Chicago's West Side.
Two men were charged in the shooting of a 55-year-old man last December on Chicago's West Side.
Some Iranian-Americans in Chicago celebrate U.S. attack at Daley Plaza rally
About 100 members of Chicago’s Iranian-American community gathered at Daley Plaza on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the U.S. attack on Iran.
About 100 members of Chicago’s Iranian-American community gathered at Daley Plaza on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the U.S. attack on Iran.
Chicago sees split reaction to Iran strike
Chicago saw two very different responses to the U.S. attack on Iran. A coalition of 27 local organizations gathered at Federal Plaza for what they called an emergency anti-war protest. Just blocks away at Daley Plaza, about 100 Iranian-Americans held what felt more like a celebration — dancing, handing out sweets and cheering the death of Iran’s longtime leader. Many said their families fled the regime decades ago and called the moment emotional, though they acknowledged that any path to regime change will not be easy.
Chicago saw two very different responses to the U.S. attack on Iran. A coalition of 27 local organizations gathered at Federal Plaza for what they called an emergency anti-war protest. Just blocks away at Daley Plaza, about 100 Iranian-Americans held what felt more like a celebration — dancing, handing out sweets and cheering the death of Iran’s longtime leader. Many said their families fled the regime decades ago and called the moment emotional, though they acknowledged that any path to regime change will not be easy.
Chicago police: Two teens arrested after string of violent robberies
Chicago police say two teens are facing multiple felony charges after robbing and attacking several people Monday night.
Chicago police say two teens are facing multiple felony charges after robbing and attacking several people Monday night.
Chicago crime: Boy, 14, shot downtown
A 14-year-old boy was shot Monday night in the Loop.
A 14-year-old boy was shot Monday night in the Loop.
Early voting in Chicago starts today with new supersite location
Early voting for Chicago’s March primary election began Thursday morning, with voters turning out at the city’s new downtown supersite as election officials emphasized access, safety and mail-in voting deadlines.
Early voting for Chicago’s March primary election began Thursday morning, with voters turning out at the city’s new downtown supersite as election officials emphasized access, safety and mail-in voting deadlines.
Teen charged in Loop mass shooting that left 7 kids wounded
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a mass shooting in the Loop that left seven teens wounded during a large gathering last November.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a mass shooting in the Loop that left seven teens wounded during a large gathering last November.
Chicago man charged with murder of beloved boat captain months after Lake Michigan drowning
Months after a well-known charter boat captain drowned in Lake Michigan, Chicago police say they’ve made an arrest.
Months after a well-known charter boat captain drowned in Lake Michigan, Chicago police say they’ve made an arrest.
Teens hid in Chicago Macy’s store to steal merchandise: sheriff
Two teens allegedly hid inside the Macy's store in downtown Chicago to later steal merchandise.
Two teens allegedly hid inside the Macy's store in downtown Chicago to later steal merchandise.
Teens steal from Chicago Macy’s after hiding inside, mapping out plan, sheriff says
Two teens allegedly hid inside a downtown Chicago Macy's store to steal merchandise earlier this week.
Two teens allegedly hid inside a downtown Chicago Macy's store to steal merchandise earlier this week.
Three people arrested after $4K Lululemon heist in West Loop: police
Three people have been arrested after allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 of Lululemon merchandise from a West Loop store on Friday, according to the Cook County Sheriff's office.
Three people have been arrested after allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 of Lululemon merchandise from a West Loop store on Friday, according to the Cook County Sheriff's office.
Woman accused of robbing, attacking CTA Red Line passenger sought by police
Chicago police are searching for a woman accused of robbing and battering a passenger on a CTA Red Line train earlier this month.
Chicago police are searching for a woman accused of robbing and battering a passenger on a CTA Red Line train earlier this month.
Cook County man arrested within hour of Chicago attack, police say
A suburban man is facing felony charges after police say he was arrested less than an hour after a downtown Chicago robbery and assault.
A suburban man is facing felony charges after police say he was arrested less than an hour after a downtown Chicago robbery and assault.
Deadly attacks on CTA draw response from 'Violence Interrupters'
Several violent attacks on the CTA recently have “violence interrupters” doing their part to keep passengers safe.
Several violent attacks on the CTA recently have “violence interrupters” doing their part to keep passengers safe.
CTA crime: Man charged with murder in stabbing at Loop station
A Chicago man is charged with murder after a deadly stabbing at a CTA station in the Loop as transit safety faces growing scrutiny.
A Chicago man is charged with murder after a deadly stabbing at a CTA station in the Loop as transit safety faces growing scrutiny.
American Writers Museum explores faith and storytelling in new “American Prophets” exhibit
The American Writers Museum’s new “American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture” exhibit examines how spirituality has shaped American writers and popular culture through interactive displays, music, film, literature and rare personal artifacts.
The American Writers Museum’s new “American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture” exhibit examines how spirituality has shaped American writers and popular culture through interactive displays, music, film, literature and rare personal artifacts.
Chicago man arrested weeks after deadly CTA Pink Line shooting, police say
A suspect is now charged in last month’s deadly CTA Pink Line shooting.
A suspect is now charged in last month’s deadly CTA Pink Line shooting.
Chicago crime: Man found stabbed to death at Loop CTA station, police say
A man was found stabbed to death at the Clark/Lake CTA station in the Loop early Saturday morning.
A man was found stabbed to death at the Clark/Lake CTA station in the Loop early Saturday morning.
Chicago committee to vote on revised curfew proposal
A revised curfew plan aimed at curbing teen group violence is expected to come up for a vote today before the Chicago City Council’s Committee on Public Safety.
A revised curfew plan aimed at curbing teen group violence is expected to come up for a vote today before the Chicago City Council’s Committee on Public Safety.