Man, 25, seriously wounded in shooting on Chicago's NW Side

A man was shot and seriously wounded while entering a building Wednesday morning on Chicago's Northwest Side.

Toy guns trigger real fear in Chicago suburb, police warn

Police in Lansing are warning about a growing trend involving gel guns, also known as Orbeez guns, that look like real weapons. 

Chicago police welcome 248 new officers while vacancies remain

A total of 248 new police officers are now on the streets in Chicago after graduating Tuesday, stepping into a department that is still short about 1,000 officers based on recent public reports.

Hyde Park teen takeover leaves dozens of cars damaged

Residents in Hyde Park are demanding answers and accountability after a teen takeover left multiple cars damaged and neighbors shaken.

Toy guns trigger serious 911 calls in south suburban Lansing
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As children head back outside for spring, police say some playtime is starting to look a lot like real danger. Officers say more teens are bringing a certain toy out in public and it's raising concerns. 

Gas prices top $4 nationwide again, hitting drivers in the wallet
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With prices climbing to an average of $4.63 in Chicago, drivers say filling up is getting tough as seasonal fuel changes and global factors push costs back to levels not seen since 2022.

Hyde Park residents frustrated after ‘teen takeover’ leaves cars damaged
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Neighbors say groups of teens took over the streets overnight, damaging cars and causing chaos, as police issued a handful of citations and concerns grow about how often these gatherings are happening.

Why squirrels are showing up in viral ‘vaping’ videos | ChicagoLIVE
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Videos circulating online appear to show squirrels interacting with vape deices, but experts say the animals are likely drawn to sweet flavoring. Urban Wildlife Institute’s Seth Magle explains the risks to wildlife. 

Gas prices surge to highest level in years, topping $4 | ChicagoLIVE
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The national average for a gallon of gas has reached its highest point since 2022. GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan breaks down the key factors behind the spike.