Toddler Was Looking For Juice When He Found Unattended Gun And Shot Himself In Head: Prosecutor

The boyfriend of the 2-year-old's mother told police he hid the gun between layers of clothing on the closet floor, prosecutor said.

53 People Arrested, 9 Weapons Seized During Large Teen Gathering In Hyde Park

They include three teenagers shot in Hyde Park, not far from where a teen gathering turned violent on the lakefront.

Obama Presidential Center Announces Programming For Opening Weekend, Summer

Talks by special guest speakers will also be held in the center's auditorium, focusing on topics such as arts, culture, and democracy.

Toddler, 2, Dies After Shooting Himself In Head; Man In Custody: Police

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the name of the child who died.

Chicago Police, Mayor Brandon Johnson Unveil Summer Safety Plan Ahead Of Memorial Day Weekend

The city of Chicago, especially downtown, the lakefront and the city's shopping districts, are a hot destination.

Advocate Health Care expands Neighborhood Care on the South Side

New locations opening this spring expand access to same-day care in trusted South Side community spaces.

Memorial Day Weekend Prompts Reminders About Safety For Swimmers And Boaters On Lake Michigan

Lifeguards will join beachgoers starting Friday as beaches officially open for the season.

West Englewood Fire That Left 2 Adults And 2 Children Dead Being Investigated As Arson

The fire is believed to have started outside the home and is being investigated as an arson, Chicago police said.

Chicago Police Officer Beaten, Teeth Knocked Out In McKinley Park Attack

Officer Kevin Mangan has a long road ahead because of the injuries he suffered.

CPD Supt. Larry Snelling Says Parents Should Play Bigger Role In Stopping "Teen Takeovers"

Snelling appeared as the guest of honor at the City Club of Chicago Wednesday.

Chatham Street Named In Honor Of Fallen Chicago Police Officer Thomas Wortham IV

His sister said she hopes people will honor his memory by making the city safer.

Obama Presidential Center Free Watch Party For Grand Opening To Be Held On Midway Plaisance On June 18

The watch party will be held on June 18, the day before the presidential center opens to the general public.

Pair Charged In Auburn Gresham Shooting That Killed 2 Teens In October

Omarion Roberson, 19, and Jarvis Bell, 32, both have been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.

2 Dead, 4 Critically Injured In West Englewood House Fire, Alderman Says

The Chicago Fire Department battled the 2-11 alarm fire in the 6000 block of South Paulina Street.

Gene & Georgetti Sues Midway Airport Concession Operator Over Restaurant Partnership

The partnership goes back to 2019, when SSP America was looking to secure a restaurant concession at Midway, the lawsuit said.

Man Critically Injured In Shooting At South Side Gas Station

Police said the man was shot in the head and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.

Man Charged In Shootout With Chicago Police Officers On South Side

Cordero Ramey, 26, of Chicago, was charged with two felony counts of attempted first-degree murder and other serious charges.

Residents Of South Shore Apartment Building In Military-Style Immigration Raid File Tort Claim Against DHS

The raid happened in the early weeks of Operation Midway Blitz, the federal immigration crackdown targeting the Chicago area.

Man Killed In Hit-And-Run On Chicago's Southwest Side

Police said a 53-year-old man was on the street near the sidewalk in the 6800 block of South Pulaski Road when he was hit around 11:15 p.m.

3 Men Shot In Abandoned Lot On Far South Side, Chicago Police Say

Chicago police say the men, ages 41, 48, and 52, were in an abandoned lot when an unknown man who pulled out a gun and shot them.

Man Seriously Injured After Shootout With Police In South Chicago

Chicago police said tactical officers responded to a call of a person with a gun in the 8200 block of South Shore Drive around 10:35 p.m.

Man Seriously Injured In Back Of The Yards Shooting At Home, Chicago Police Say

CPD said a 30-year-old man was inside his home in the 4600 block of S. Winchester at about 4:50 a.m. when someone came up and opened fire.

Ashburn Gas Station Sells Winning $1 Million Lotto Ticket On Chicago's Southwest Side

Lucky Mart owner Abed Ayesh plans to donate a portion of the $10,000 bonus he received for selling the winning ticket to youth baseball.

South Side Exiles live on the Outdoor Rooftop

The South Side Exiles play on the Joliet Museum's Outdoor Rooftop Music Series Friday, May 15th at 7pm!

100 CPS High School Students Graduate From Chicago Police And Firefighters Training Academy

It's graduation season and Chicago kids with a dream of becoming first responders celebrated theirs.

Woman Killed, 2 Teens Hurt In Back Of The Yards Shooting, Chicago Police Say

The shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. in the 1700 block of West 50th Street.

3 Shot In Back Of The Yards, Chicago Fire Officials Say

CFD would not confirm the victims' ages, genders or give any information about their conditions.

Person Dies After Falling Into Lake Michigan On South Side, Police Say

The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Leo High School Principal Dr. Shaka Rawls Receives Golden Apple Award For Leadership

"Each year, we give out 10 teacher awards and one to two principal awards for outstanding leaders in Illinois," Alan Mather said.

Walgreens Closing Chatham Store At 86th And Cottage Grove Due To Violence, Theft

In a statement, a spokesperson for Walgreens confirmed the store will close on June 4.

Shots Fired During Fight At Youth Football Event In Bronzeville, Chicago Police Say

Chicago police were called to the school just after 5:45 p.m. for a report of shots fired.

Both Elevators Often Broken At High-Rise Condo Building On Chicago's Southwest Side

Kazia Ptak, 88, called her 14th floor condo home for some three decades before the building started going downhill.

Woman Charged With Shooting 15-Year-Old Boy At Back-To-School Event On South Side Of Chicago In 2024

Darnisha Jones, 31, is charged with one count of attempted murder and two counts of aggravated battery.

Group Crashes Jeep Into Business In Brighton Park

Chicago police said a dark Jeep crashed into a business in the 2400 block of West 47th Street just before 5:15 a.m.

Chicago Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of UPS Driver On South Side Last Month

Xavier Wilson, 37, of Chicago, was arrested on Friday and charged with one felony count of first-degree murder.

Fire Damages Home In Englewood; Cat Rescued By Firefighters

Chicago firefighters were called to the home in the 5800 block of South Princeton Avenue around 6 p.m.

Man Who Triggered Events Related To Deadly Shooting Of Officer Krystal Rivera Gets 8-Year Sentence

Jaylin Arnold, 28, pleaded guilty to a gun charge in exchange for an 8-year sentence, reports said. .

Cook County Forest Preserves Throws Trash Bash For Hard To Get Rid Of Stuff At Dan Ryan Woods-Central

Make your spring cleaning more sustainable by recycling your hard-to-dispose-of items, Saturday, April 25 at Dan Ryan-Central Woods.

8 Students Hospitalized After Chemical Irritant Is Sprayed At Chicago's South Shore High School

The Chicago Fire Department said eight students were taken to the hospital in good condition, while five declined medical treatment.

Man Charged After Shots Fired On Empty CTA Bus At Midway Bus Depot

The bus was damaged, but no one else was on the bus at the time of the shooting.