Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes new herd of alpacas: PHOTOS

A fluffy new crew has arrived at Lincoln Park Zoo—meet the six alpacas now calling Chicago home!

Shot fired on CTA bus; 1 in custody

A man was taken into custody early Friday after a gun went off on a CTA bus in the city’s Wicker Park neighborhood, according to Chicago police.

Man sought after sexually abusing children at Chicago playground

Police are searching for a man who inappropriately touched two young girls at a playground Tuesday evening in the South Loop.

Immigrant with multiple deportations indicted in Chicago for unlawful re-entry: prosecutors

An undocumented immigrant who was previously deported three times after serious criminal convictions has been indicted in Chicago for unlawfully re-entering the United States, federal prosecutors said.

Anti-ICE demonstrators take to the streets in downtown Chicago

As Governor JB Pritzker testified in Washington, D.C. during a tense congressional hearing on immigration Thursday, protesters took to the streets of Chicago for an anti-ICE demonstration—shutting down Michigan Avenue during rush hour. 

Protesters gather outside Chicago Target store
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Dozens of protesters showed up outside a Chicago Target store on Thursday. They say the company made big promises to Black communities, then backed off.

Pritzker slams House Republicans after sanctuary law hearing: ‘Again, nothing accomplished'
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After testifying before the House Oversight Committee in Washington, D.C. for eight hours on Thursday over the state of Illinois' sanctuary policies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said ultimately, nothing was accomplished.

Five Illinois suspects charged in federal fentanyl sales investigation: authorities

Five people have been charged in a federal investigation involving the sale of fentanyl and illegal possession of firearms in Chicago, federal prosecutors announced.

Chicago?s iconic Daley Plaza Farmers Market is back for the season
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Chicago?s Daley Plaza Farmers Market is bringing fresh food, handmade goods and familiar vendors to the heart of downtown every Thursday.

Baby dolphin dies at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
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Brookfield Zoo released a statement about the death of a four-day-old baby dolphin calf.