2024 Election: DNC security preps are being finalized
Police in Chicago are gearing up for a busy week as the Democratic National Convention is just days away, bringing in high-profile visitors and thousands of protesters. Police are focused on security and handling large protests expected throughout the week. The Chicago Police Department says officers have been training with state and federal counterparts for over a year. Hundreds of police officers will also be traveling to Chicago from surrounding states to help out.
Police in Chicago are gearing up for a busy week as the Democratic National Convention is just days away, bringing in high-profile visitors and thousands of protesters. Police are focused on security and handling large protests expected throughout the week. The Chicago Police Department says officers have been training with state and federal counterparts for over a year. Hundreds of police officers will also be traveling to Chicago from surrounding states to help out.
Smash-and-grab crew hits Prada store in Chicago's Gold Coast
The Prada store in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood was hit by a smash-and-grab crew Saturday morning.
The Prada store in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood was hit by a smash-and-grab crew Saturday morning.
Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race
Donald Trump falsely suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared Wednesday before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago in an interview that quickly turned hostile.
Donald Trump falsely suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared Wednesday before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago in an interview that quickly turned hostile.
Trump questions Kamala Harris' race during heated panel with Black journalists
Donald Trump questioned Kamala Harris’ race during an appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago that quickly turned hostile.
Donald Trump questioned Kamala Harris’ race during an appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago that quickly turned hostile.
Trump in Chicago: Former president to attend National Association of Black Journalists Convention
Former President Donald Trump is set to attend the National Association of Black Journalists annual Convention & Career Fair in Chicago on Wednesday.
Former President Donald Trump is set to attend the National Association of Black Journalists annual Convention & Career Fair in Chicago on Wednesday.
Sonya Massey murder: Autopsy results released after Illinois officer shot woman inside her home
The autopsy of an Illinois woman who was shot in the face and killed by a sheriff's deputy has been released.
The autopsy of an Illinois woman who was shot in the face and killed by a sheriff's deputy has been released.
Sonya Massey shooting: Illinois State Police release bodycam
National outrage continues after Illinois State Police released new bodycam video of a sheriff's deputy fatally shooting a Black woman in her home. Two officers were at Sonya Massey's home to investigate reports of a prowler in the neighborhood. Please be warned that the video may be disturbing for some.
National outrage continues after Illinois State Police released new bodycam video of a sheriff's deputy fatally shooting a Black woman in her home. Two officers were at Sonya Massey's home to investigate reports of a prowler in the neighborhood. Please be warned that the video may be disturbing for some.
Sonya Massey murder: Records show Illinois deputy worked for 6 agencies in 4 years
The former Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey had been employed by a half-dozen police agencies since 2020, according to state law enforcement records.
The former Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey had been employed by a half-dozen police agencies since 2020, according to state law enforcement records.
Sonya Massey murder: Officials release video of officer shooting Black woman in her Illinois home
Illinois officials have released video of police entering the home of a woman who called 911 for help and the violent scene that ensued when a sheriff's deputy shot her in the face.
Illinois officials have released video of police entering the home of a woman who called 911 for help and the violent scene that ensued when a sheriff's deputy shot her in the face.
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile crashes on I-294 near Elmhurst
The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile flipped over following a crash on Interstate 294 on Monday morning.
The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile flipped over following a crash on Interstate 294 on Monday morning.
USPS letter carrier shot to death on Chicago's South Side identified; no suspects in custody
A United States Postal Service letter carrier was fatally shot in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood on Friday morning.
A United States Postal Service letter carrier was fatally shot in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood on Friday morning.
Indiana resident killed after tree falls on home amid severe weather identified
A person was killed when a tree fell on their house in Cedar Lake, Indiana, as powerful storms barreled through the Chicagoland area on Monday night.
A person was killed when a tree fell on their house in Cedar Lake, Indiana, as powerful storms barreled through the Chicagoland area on Monday night.
Drunk American Airlines passenger reportedly exposes himself, forces emergency landing
The disruptive passenger told police he had downed several 'Jack and Cokes' before the flight.
The disruptive passenger told police he had downed several 'Jack and Cokes' before the flight.
July 4th mass shooting: Chicago women died shielding children from gunfire
A mass shooting in Grand Crossing on Chicago’s South Side early Thursday morning left two women and an 8-year-old child dead.
A mass shooting in Grand Crossing on Chicago’s South Side early Thursday morning left two women and an 8-year-old child dead.
2 dead, 3 hurt in Chicago mass shooting
Two women are dead and three children are critically hurt following a mass shooting on July 4 on the southside of Chicago.
Two women are dead and three children are critically hurt following a mass shooting on July 4 on the southside of Chicago.
July 4th mass shooting: 2 women and 1 child dead, 2 more children in critical condition
Two women and a child were killed in a mass shooting Thursday morning in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.
Two women and a child were killed in a mass shooting Thursday morning in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.
Suburban homeowner's property tax bill skyrockets from $1,800 to over $30K
A homeowner in unincorporated Chicago Heights is reeling after receiving a property tax bill that assessed his modest 1950s home at over $1 million.
A homeowner in unincorporated Chicago Heights is reeling after receiving a property tax bill that assessed his modest 1950s home at over $1 million.
Taylor Casey: Chicago police issue missing persons alert for woman who vanished in the Bahamas
Chicago police on Monday issued a missing persons alert for a local woman who disappeared in the Bahamas last month.
Chicago police on Monday issued a missing persons alert for a local woman who disappeared in the Bahamas last month.
Massive sinkhole opens at soccer field in downstate Illinois
A park in Alton, Illinois, closed on Wednesday after a giant sinkhole opened up in the middle of a soccer field.
A park in Alton, Illinois, closed on Wednesday after a giant sinkhole opened up in the middle of a soccer field.
Highland Park parade shooting suspect declines plea deal after confusion in court
The man accused of killing seven people and injuring dozens more at the Highland Park Fourth of July Parade in 2022 has decided to back out of a plea that would have resulted in a life sentence.
The man accused of killing seven people and injuring dozens more at the Highland Park Fourth of July Parade in 2022 has decided to back out of a plea that would have resulted in a life sentence.