Homicides up 8% in Chicago despite overall drop in crime
Chicago is seeing a decline in overall crime, but homicides are up 8% compared to last year. Roseanna Ander, founding executive director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab, joins Chicago’s Morning News to discuss the latest trends.
Chicago is seeing a decline in overall crime, but homicides are up 8% compared to last year. Roseanna Ander, founding executive director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab, joins Chicago’s Morning News to discuss the latest trends.
Chicago man charged in shooting, armed robbery of man on NW Side
A man was charged with attempted murder in connection with a violent armed robbery Monday in Chicago's Schorsch Village neighborhood.
A man was charged with attempted murder in connection with a violent armed robbery Monday in Chicago's Schorsch Village neighborhood.
Victim in 1975 homicide case identified as Chicago-area resident
A teen found dead in the Mississippi River in 1975 has been identified as a Waukegan resident. Matthew Waterfield, a member of the DNA Doe Project, joins Chicago’s Morning News to discuss how the decades old mystery was solved.
A teen found dead in the Mississippi River in 1975 has been identified as a Waukegan resident. Matthew Waterfield, a member of the DNA Doe Project, joins Chicago’s Morning News to discuss how the decades old mystery was solved.
Woman killed in Cicero crash; driver suspected of DUI
A woman was killed in a two-car crash early Thursday morning in west suburban Cicero.
A woman was killed in a two-car crash early Thursday morning in west suburban Cicero.
See the damage storms left behind across Chicagoland
From Bartlett to Merrillville, communities are cleaning up after damaging winds and heavy rain swept through Chicagoland Wednesday night.
From Bartlett to Merrillville, communities are cleaning up after damaging winds and heavy rain swept through Chicagoland Wednesday night.
Chicago man arrested days after 6-year-old girl sexually abused on South Side
Chicago police say the 41-year-old man pretended to fall before sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl last Saturday.
Chicago police say the 41-year-old man pretended to fall before sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl last Saturday.
Johnson signs order to create Chicago gun violence reduction office
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order creating Chicago's new Office of Gun Violence Reduction, the first step toward a permanent city department. Here's what it means.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order creating Chicago's new Office of Gun Violence Reduction, the first step toward a permanent city department. Here's what it means.
Chicago mayor moves to create permanent gun violence reduction department
Chicago could soon have a new department focused solely on reducing gun violence. Here's what the proposal includes.
Chicago could soon have a new department focused solely on reducing gun violence. Here's what the proposal includes.
Chicago alders raise questions about ICE ties of firm seeking to buy parking meter lease
The company looking to take over Chicago's parking meter lease is facing questions from aldermen over its ties to federal immigration agencies.
The company looking to take over Chicago's parking meter lease is facing questions from aldermen over its ties to federal immigration agencies.
Chicago leaders to discuss parking meter ownership transfer
Chicago aldermen are expected to discuss a proposed transfer of the city's controversial parking meter lease to a new investment company.
Chicago aldermen are expected to discuss a proposed transfer of the city's controversial parking meter lease to a new investment company.
Chicagoland storm damage stretches from suburbs to NW Indiana
From Bartlett to Merrillville, communities are cleaning up after damaging winds and heavy rain swept through Chicagoland Wednesday night.
From Bartlett to Merrillville, communities are cleaning up after damaging winds and heavy rain swept through Chicagoland Wednesday night.
South Shore Line trains still not running after freight train derailment
Morning commuters will need another way to get to and from Chicago as South Shore Line service remains suspended Thursday.
Morning commuters will need another way to get to and from Chicago as South Shore Line service remains suspended Thursday.
Chicago weather: First heat wave of the year next week
A cool-down arrives Friday, but don't get used to it. Chicagoland's first true heat wave of the year is expected to begin Monday.
A cool-down arrives Friday, but don't get used to it. Chicagoland's first true heat wave of the year is expected to begin Monday.
Chicago teens tell City Council lack of youth spaces fuels teen takeovers
Chicago teenagers urged City Council to invest in more free, safe, and welcoming spaces where young people can gather, arguing that a lack of youth-focused options contributes to teen takeovers.
Chicago teenagers urged City Council to invest in more free, safe, and welcoming spaces where young people can gather, arguing that a lack of youth-focused options contributes to teen takeovers.
Chicago City Clerk launches reelection campaign | The Chicago Report
Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia is launching her reelection campaign, seeking a third term.
Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia is launching her reelection campaign, seeking a third term.
Prostitution bust next to Chicago alderman's office
This time, it's in Brighton Park, and right next door, to the alderwoman's office. Joanie Lum is live on Archer Avenue.
This time, it's in Brighton Park, and right next door, to the alderwoman's office. Joanie Lum is live on Archer Avenue.
Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act signed in Illinois
Four years ago, the Supreme Court overturned its decision on Roe v. Wade ending the constitutional right to abortion. Today, Governor Pritzker took action to expand reproductive protections in Illinois. He signed a new law that protects patient privacy and prevents sensitive medical information from being shared out of state. Joining me now is state Senator Celina Villanueva who helped spearhead this legislation.
Four years ago, the Supreme Court overturned its decision on Roe v. Wade ending the constitutional right to abortion. Today, Governor Pritzker took action to expand reproductive protections in Illinois. He signed a new law that protects patient privacy and prevents sensitive medical information from being shared out of state. Joining me now is state Senator Celina Villanueva who helped spearhead this legislation.
How fast is too fast? Inside Homewood's 'Wolfpack' speed crackdown
Homewood police use a coordinated traffic enforcement operation called the "Wolfpack," where one officer identifies speeding vehicles with a laser detector and radios nearby officers to make traffic stops.
Homewood police use a coordinated traffic enforcement operation called the "Wolfpack," where one officer identifies speeding vehicles with a laser detector and radios nearby officers to make traffic stops.
Teens Chicago teens address City Council on 'teen takeovers,' push for solutions
Teens spoke directly to the Chicago City Council today regarding the teen takeovers and what can be done. FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski joins us live.
Teens spoke directly to the Chicago City Council today regarding the teen takeovers and what can be done. FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski joins us live.
Chicago's most wanted fugitive Gary 'Bird' Luellen arrested
Gary Luellen, also known as "Bird" or "Little Bird," is now in custody after spending years as a fugitive.
Gary Luellen, also known as "Bird" or "Little Bird," is now in custody after spending years as a fugitive.