Chicago police arrest person of interest in fatal stabbing of Anat Kimchi

A person of interest in the fatal stabbing of a Maryland grad student in the Loop over the weekend was taken into custody Thursday by Chicago police.

Free, self-guided mural walk opens in downtown Chicago

The Chicago Loop Alliance has partnered with a number of artists to create a makeshift mural walking tour down downtown Chicago.

Free, self-guided mural walk opens in downtown Chicago
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The Chicago Loop Alliance has partnered with a number of local artists to create a makeshift mural walking tour in downtown Chicago.

Woman punched and robbed at Loop CTA station

A 31-year-old woman was standing near the Green Line platform when a man punched and took her cell phone.

Chicago Police Superintendent: Murders, shootings down over Father's Day weekend compared to 2020

Police Superintendent David Brown said that 65 people were shot over Father's Day 2021, compared with 89 shot last year. He noted that 17 people were murdered over Father's Day weekend 2020, with 10 murdered over this past weekend.

Doctoral student stabbed to death in Loop was working on degree in criminal justice

A woman stabbed to death in the Loop over the weekend was a Maryland graduate student who had been working on her doctoral degree in criminology and criminal justice.

University of Maryland graduate student Anat Kimchi stabbed to death in Chicago

“Anat was already a notably accomplished scholar, but more importantly she was a remarkable woman who was beloved by friends and family,” wrote University of Maryland Professor Gary LaFree in an email sent to the campus community.

Police warn of violent bike robberies in the Loop

Police are warning people in the Loop about two violent bike robberies that happened Wednesday.

Palmer House set to reopen Thursday

The Palmer House is set to reopen Thursday for the first time in 15 months.

Lightfoot unveils plans for affordable Loop skyscraper

An affordable high rise is opening up in the Loop. Mayor Lori Lightfoot and city leaders announced plans on Tuesday for a 20-story building next to Pritzker Park.

Man critically hurt in Loop high-rise fire

A man was critically hurt after a fire broke out Sunday morning in a high-rise in the Loop.

City officials announce events, street activations to draw residents and visitors back downtown

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and city leadership announced on Thursday the Central City Recovery Roadmap, which is a guide meant to encourage Chicago residents and visitors to come back downtown this summer and fall.