Chicago ramps up security as millions expected downtown this weekend for Pride Parade, events
As massive crowds descend on Chicago this weekend, police are stepping up patrols of both uniformed and undercover officers.
As massive crowds descend on Chicago this weekend, police are stepping up patrols of both uniformed and undercover officers.
Man, 35, shot in the South Loop
A man was shot and wounded Monday night in the South Loop neighborhood.
A man was shot and wounded Monday night in the South Loop neighborhood.
Woman, 21, struck by car while crossing street in the South Loop
A woman was critically injured after being struck by a car while crossing a street in the South Loop.
A woman was critically injured after being struck by a car while crossing a street in the South Loop.
CTA stabbing arrest: Man charged in deadly Blue Line attack
A Chicago man is facing charges in connection with a deadly attack on the CTA Blue Line earlier this week.
A Chicago man is facing charges in connection with a deadly attack on the CTA Blue Line earlier this week.
Chicago police release photos of suspect in fatal stabbing on CTA train
RECOGNIZE HIM? Chicago police have released photos of the suspect who stabbed a 43-year-old man multiple times Monday night on a CTA train.
RECOGNIZE HIM? Chicago police have released photos of the suspect who stabbed a 43-year-old man multiple times Monday night on a CTA train.
Thousands of Chicago residents apply for chance to receive $500 for a year as deadline looms
The city-run program will select 5,000 participants to give $500 a month for a year.
The city-run program will select 5,000 participants to give $500 a month for a year.
Man robbed at knifepoint at Red Line station; 4th CTA attack in less than a week
A man was punched and robbed at knifepoint early Wednesday at a Red Line station in the South Loop, marking the fourth attack on CTA property in less than a week.
A man was punched and robbed at knifepoint early Wednesday at a Red Line station in the South Loop, marking the fourth attack on CTA property in less than a week.
Another violent robbery on the CTA prompts concerns about uptick in transit crime
A man was robbed at a Red Line station early Wednesday morning ? the fourth CTA-related attack in less than a week.
A man was robbed at a Red Line station early Wednesday morning ? the fourth CTA-related attack in less than a week.
Girl, 15, among two charged with mugging TV show host on CTA Red Line
Three juveniles are facing charges Tuesday in connection with a series of recent robberies on the CTA.
Three juveniles are facing charges Tuesday in connection with a series of recent robberies on the CTA.
Four wounded when gunmen open fire on SUV in Loop — day after mayor decries growing gun violence downtown
Four people were wounded, two critically, in a shooting Tuesday morning in the South Loop neighborhood.
Four people were wounded, two critically, in a shooting Tuesday morning in the South Loop neighborhood.
Four people wounded after gunman fires dozens of shots overnight in the South Loop
Four people were shot early Tuesday in the South Loop neighborhood.
Four people were shot early Tuesday in the South Loop neighborhood.
Smoothie cafe opens in South Loop, proceeds help Chicagoans find stable housing
Candice Payne is using proceeds from her organic smoothie café on 15th and South Michigan Avenue to help people find stable housing.
Candice Payne is using proceeds from her organic smoothie café on 15th and South Michigan Avenue to help people find stable housing.
Homeless advocate opens South Loop smoothie cafe to aid mission
A new smoothie caf? opened up in the South Loop Thursday.
A new smoothie caf? opened up in the South Loop Thursday.
Chicago UPS driver stole $187K in Louis Vuitton packages: police
A Chicago UPS driver has been charged with stealing $187,000 in high-end merchandise from his route and dropping them off at his South Side home, according to Chicago police.
A Chicago UPS driver has been charged with stealing $187,000 in high-end merchandise from his route and dropping them off at his South Side home, according to Chicago police.
16-year-old girl charged in 4 separate Chicago carjackings
A teenager was charged in connection with four separate armed carjackings and with stealing a car with a young child in the back seat, police said Thursday.
A teenager was charged in connection with four separate armed carjackings and with stealing a car with a young child in the back seat, police said Thursday.
Chicago alderwoman opposes Hard Rock Casino's proposal to build in her ward
“The Hard Rock Casino at One Central would be dropped into an existing, well established community. I have concerns about the density of the Hard Rock Casino proposal…the public safety impacts…the financials… and the infrastructure needs.”
“The Hard Rock Casino at One Central would be dropped into an existing, well established community. I have concerns about the density of the Hard Rock Casino proposal…the public safety impacts…the financials… and the infrastructure needs.”
3-year-old child taken in stolen vehicle in South Loop, found safely near Union Station
A child was taken in a stolen vehicle Wednesday night in South Loop, then left near Union Station, according to police.
A child was taken in a stolen vehicle Wednesday night in South Loop, then left near Union Station, according to police.
Six cement trucks catch fire overnight in the South Loop
Crews extinguished fires on half a dozen cement trucks early Tuesday in the South Loop neighborhood.
Crews extinguished fires on half a dozen cement trucks early Tuesday in the South Loop neighborhood.
Multiple cement trucks burned in overnight fire
Half a dozen cement trucks burned in a fire overnight near the Dan Ryan Expressway.
Half a dozen cement trucks burned in a fire overnight near the Dan Ryan Expressway.
CTA union president says violence on Chicago trains, buses is out of control
Sunday's shooting was the fifth violent incident in the past week on the CTA. Other attacks included stabbings, and beatings on train platforms. On Monday, the operator of a Red Line train was lured by a person who claimed to need help retrieving their phone; that person then pushed the operator on to the tracks.
Sunday's shooting was the fifth violent incident in the past week on the CTA. Other attacks included stabbings, and beatings on train platforms. On Monday, the operator of a Red Line train was lured by a person who claimed to need help retrieving their phone; that person then pushed the operator on to the tracks.