3 in custody after gunman robs business in the Loop

Three people were arrested in connection with an armed robbery Tuesday morning at a business in the Loop.

'Walking Man' discharged from hospital months after being set on fire while sleeping

Joseph Kromelis — the famed "Walking Man" of downtown Chicago — has been released from the hospital months after he was set on fire while sleeping near Trump Tower.

Chicago man charged with having gun, cocaine on CTA train in the Loop

A Chicago man has been federally charged with illegally possessing a loaded handgun, cocaine and fentanyl on a Chicago Transit Authority train.

City streets locked down in response to crowds for Mexican Independence Day festivites
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Chicago police, with the assistance of state police, locked down many streets Saturday night to curb the spread of traffic and back-ups from Mexican Independence Day celebrations.

Chicago Mexican Independence Celebrations lead to police spike strips, blocked roads, closed exits

Tens of thousands of people came on foot and in cars to Chicago's Loop, waving Mexican flags, lighting fireworks, playing music and "drifting" in intersections. More partying is expected on Saturday night, but this time, partiers will be met by additional police tactics to keep traffic moving and people safe.

Mexican Independence Day celebrations block traffic in Chicago Loop
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Friday was the second night of partying for Mexican Independence Day in Chicago. Police blocked streets so the festivities wouldn't spread and block more downtown traffic. Streets were so clogged an ambulance had to take a sidewalk.