2 Rescued From 4th Floor Apartment Fire In Chicago's South Shore

4th-floor resident Contrell Johnson said he woke up to the fire department busting through his door.

1 Man Dead, 2 Wounded In Shooting On Chicago's Southwest Side

A 41-year-old man was shot in the head and died on the scene.

Woman Shot While Driving On Chicago's South Side

The woman was shot in the head and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.

As Chicago's Animal Control Department Is Understaffed, Police Left To Respond To Calls

"I just feel like if we don't do it, it just doesn't get done," said Tatiana Soto, a single mother.

Mosquito Spraying Under Way With Serious Concerns About West Nile Virus In Chicago Area

"West Nile is a virus just like a cold is a virus, or a flu is a virus. But this is a virus that is spread by mosquitoes."

Video Shows Person Of Interest In Slaying Of Chicago Postal Worker Octavia Redmond

The getaway vehicle was later found abandoned and torched in the middle of a field in the 8900 block of South Holland Avenue.

2 Shot Inside Chicago South Side Apartment, Police Say

Chicago police say that a man, 64, was inside the apartment when a firearm discharged from an upstairs apartment.

Stolen Cars Pull Doors Off 20 Businesses, ATMs, Smokes, Swiped: Cops

Chicago police say a burglary crew has been working the South Side, using stolen cars to pull the doors off 20 businesses this month.

Cooling Centers Open On South Side As Heat Index Rises To 110

Here's some information to survive the excessive heat, including Chicago South Side cooling centers and where to report a power outage.

Chicago Police Alert South Side Residents To Thieves Stealing Guns From Parked Vehicles

Police say the person breaks the passenger window or enters unlocked cars on the street before taking things inside.

Chicago Police Officer Accused Of Beating Another Officer

The incident happened late Thursday evening.

Pedestrian Killed In Far South Side Hit-And-Run On I-57: Police

Illinois State Police said a passenger outside a vehicle that had pulled over on I-57 at 111th Street was fatally struck Monday morning.

Resurfacing Of Morgan Street Set To Begin Monday On South Side

Resurfacing of Morgan Street between 63rd and 79th streets and between 82nd and 87th Streets will begin Monday, Aug. 26, weather permitting.

Girl, 13, Shot And Critically Wounded On Chicago's South Side

At 7:30 p.m., the teen was on the sidewalk in the 2700 block of East 79th Street, near Marquette Avenue, when someone fired shots.

Boy, 13, Shot And Critically Wounded On Chicago's South Side

No one was in custody late Thursday. Calumet Area detectives are investigating.

Fatal Crash Shuts Down Outbound Lanes On Bishop Ford Freeway

The person inside the car was ejected and did not survive, according to police.

Lucky Day Lotto Player Wins $1.3 Million On Southwest Side

The winner, who has yet to step forward, purchased the ticket for the Saturday midday drawing at the Shop & Save Market near Midway Airport.

3 People, Including 2 Firefighters, Injured In Apartment Building Fire On Chicago's South Side

A mayday was called for a missing firefighter as crews battled the blaze, but all firefighters were ultimately accounted for.

Man Shot, Critically Hurt After Crash Near Chicago's United Center

Chicago police say that a 21-year-old man was driving a white truck when a collision occurred with a black truck.

New DNC Security Measures In Downtown Chicago Have Some Feeling "Like A Police State"

It's the new normal on a few streets near the Magnificent Mile, at least for this week as the DNC rolls into town.

Chicago Organization Works To Prevent Violence, De-Escalate Disputes In Neighborhoods

Police said an 18-year-old died after being shot multiple times last night near West Ohio Street and Trumbull.

Chicago Black-Owned Businesses Hope DNC Attendees Shop With Them

August is National Black Business Month, and a Chicago coffee shop on the West Side hopes out-of-towners support black-owned. businesses.

2 Chicago Police Officers, Ex-Prosecutor Charged With Stealing Bogus Overtime Pay

Chicago police officer Jason Arroyo, and Det. Edis Skrgic were each charged with stealing from a government entity and office misconduct.

Chicago Teens Get A Peek Into DNC By Staging Mock Convention

Some of the teens are preparing to cast their first ballot this November.

Man Physically Attacked, Fatally Stabbed In South Shore Residence

No one is in custody and Area Two detectives are investigating, Chicago police say.

Chicago Hospital Prepares For The Worst Ahead Of Democratic National Convention

Less than a mile from the United Center, doctors and nurses at Rush have been preparing for any possibility of a chemical attack.

Neighbors Say No Parking Zones Outside Chicago DNC Perimeter Are An Unpleasant Surprise

On the map, the block near Warren Boulevard and Paulina Street is outside the pedestrian-restricted perimeter and vehicle screening area.

Chicago Youth Peacekeepers Program Is Making A Difference With Violence Prevention

The sound is heard all too often in Chicago—a siren wails as an ambulance pulls away to rush a gunshot victim to the hospital.

Local Clergy Members Strengthen Call For Chicago Gun Violence Reduction Office

The faith leaders said when Mayor Brandon Johnson was a candidate, he promised to establish and fund an office to address gun violence.

Man Charged With Shooting 12-Year-Old Cousin On Chicago's South Side

According to court documents, other family members were in the apartment at the time of the shooting, including other children.

Robbers Hold Up Jewelry Store In Southwest Side Chicago Mall

A robber also demanded property from a woman in the store before they all fled south on Pulaski Road.

Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle While Attempting To Cross Chicago Expressway, State Police Say

A preliminary investigation indicated that the pedestrian attempted to cross the lanes of traffic and was struck by a passing vehicle.

Driver Killed After Running Red Light, Struck By SUV On Chicago's Southwest Side

The sedan driver suffered severe trauma from the crash. He was treated by fire crews who arrived on the scene.

2 Men Charged With Trespassing Onto Guaranteed Rate Field During Cubs-White Sox Game

Edgar Medina, 29, and Joseph Vega, 19, of Chicago, each face one felony charge of criminal trespassing.

Thieves Target Chicago Southwest Side Pawn Shop In Overnight Robbery

The value of the merchandise was believed to be more than $30,000.

2 Teens Shot And Wounded On Chicago's South Side

Three unknown offenders got out of a car, produced firearms, and fired shots at the teens.

Chicago College Freshmen Get Back To School Sendoff With Supplies And More

Hundreds of Chicago's college-bound freshmen headed into Guaranteed Rate Field ahead of their first day of school.

Police, Communities Come Together Around Chicago For National Night Out

Downtown, the iconic Chicago Theatre headlined the big event for National Night Out, with a live band performing in front of their venue.

3 Injured In Attack By Man Wielding "Hatchet-Like Object" At Chicago Southwest Side McDonald's

The 18-year-old was taken to Christ Hospital in good condition. One of the women was also taken to Christ Hospital in serious condition.

1 Killed, 8 Hurt In Separate Mass On Shootings Chicago's South Side

The shootings happened in the Chinatown and Washington Park neighborhoods just hours apart.