Fireworks, donuts and chaos erupt overnight in the Loop
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The Fourth of July got off to a raucous start with fireworks exploding, cars doing donuts and police swarming downtown Chicago.

Chicago man charged with spraying mace inside Emerald Loop, attacking police officers

Chicago police said Nkosi Hampton, 24, sprayed a chemical into the crowd inside the bar on North Wabash. Then, he allegedly sprayed two Chicago police officers and hit one of them with the mace can.

Man arrested after spraying mace in Loop bar
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A suspect used mace inside a Loop restaurant early Sunday, causing several people to be treated by EMS.

Loop mass shooting: 5 shot, 2 fatally, during argument

Two men were killed and three others were wounded in a mass shooting near a firehouse early Friday in the Loop.

2 killed, 3 wounded in Loop mass shooting
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Two people were killed and three others wounded in a shooting early Friday in the Loop, according to Chicago police.

Chicago's 'Walking Man' now listed in fair condition after suffering severe burns in attack last month

GOOD NEWS: Joseph Kromelis — the famed “Walking Man” of downtown Chicago — continues to improve after suffering life-threatening injuries last month when he was severely burned while sleeping near Trump Tower.

Smash-and-grab thieves hit Loop store

Thieves broke into a retail store and made off with merchandise Tuesday night in the Loop.

Chicago cop's taser stolen on CTA platform in Loop
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Chicago police are searching for an individual who stole an officer's taser Monday night on a CTA platform.

Chicago increasing security at Pritzker Pavilion events after murder, other crimes in Millennium Park area

Chicago is imposing new security requirements on guests attending concerts at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion starting on Wednesday after some high-profile crimes in Millennium Park and the surrounding area, which is popular with tourists.

18-year-old charged with carjacking woman in the Loop

A Chicago man is facing charges after allegedly carjacking a woman at gunpoint Tuesday night in the Loop.

Grant Park Music Festival kicks off 88th season

Starting Wednesday night, the Grant Park Music Festival will kick off its 88th season.