Police-involved shooting on Chicago's West Side leaves man dead
A man is dead and another is in critical condition after police fired shots at the two during a violent attack. Officers came across a stabbing in progress and shot at the offender, also striking the victim in the process. The offender was killed and the other man was listed in critical condition.
7 killed so far in Memorial Day weekend violence in Chicago
Chicago has experienced a particularly violent Memorial Day weekend, with seven people shot and killed so far, including a 5-year-old girl.
Chicago Crime Wrap for Friday, May 24
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Chicago Crime Wrap for Thursday, May 23
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Chicago City Council votes to keep ShotSpotter in major defeat for Johnson
In a significant political setback for Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago City Council voted 34-16 in favor of maintaining the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter.
'90 shots, 6 shooters - not one person called the police': Chicago City Council debates ShotSpotter
There was a discussion underway in the Chicago City Council on Wednesday over the future of a much-debated technology.
Downtown Chicago residents urged to stay vigilant amid rising crime; aldermen to hold meeting
Two aldermen are convening on Wednesday night to address residents' increasing concerns about crime.
Chicago Crime Wrap for Wednesday, May 22
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Chicago City Council pushes to keep ShotSpotter despite mayor's plan to shut it down
At least 14 Chicago City Council members have signed on to an ordinance that would keep the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection system operational.
Chicago City Council pushes to keep gunshot detection system ShotSpotter
There were growing efforts from Chicago City Council members on Tuesday to keep the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection system operational, despite Mayor Brandon Johnson's deal to shut it down by the end of the year.
Knife fight, drug dealing and burglaries in Streeterville spark concerns over safety
Ald. Brian Hopkins, 2nd Ward, said crime in Streeterville hasn't slowed down, specifically in the areas of Ohio and Saint Clair.
Chicago activists call for increased police presence to deter violence
As we get closer to Memorial Day, there are calls to ramp up the city's police presence, especially after a violent weekend.
Chicago aldermen challenge mayor's plan to phase out ShotSpotter
The controversial gunshot detection system known as ShotSpotter is facing renewed scrutiny and debate as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to phase it out by the end of the year encounters resistance from some city aldermen.
Chicago aldermen challenge mayor's plan to phase out ShotSpotter
The controversial gunshot detection system known as ShotSpotter is facing renewed scrutiny and debate as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to phase it out by the end of the year encounters resistance from some city aldermen.
Chicago Crime Wrap for Monday, May 20
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Jury finds Chicago police officer not guilty in girlfriend's 2021 shooting death
A Chicago police officer has been acquitted in the 2021 fatal shooting of a woman who was the mother of his child.
Chicago Crime Wrap for Friday, May 17
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Man shot while trying to intervene in robbery outside popular Wicker Park bar
A man was shot while trying to stop two women from being robbed early Friday outside Estelle's Cafe and Lounge in Wicker Park.
Former CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson fights for ShotSpotter to stay: 'Can't put a price on public safety'
Former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson appeared in a video this week supporting ShotSpotter, a technology designed to identify the location of gunfire incidents.
Chicago police deliver update after dismantling a pro-Palestine encampment on DePaul's campus
Chicago and university police cleared an encampment of Pro-Palestine demonstrators Thursday morning on DePaul's Lincoln Park campus.