Chicago Bomb-Sniffing Dog Retires: Lacy Was 1st TSA-Certified K9

Lacy screened more than a million passengers at O'Hare and Midway over the years.

Man Charged With Attempted Murder After West Side Stabbing

A man stabbed a friend of his child's mother, according to a report.

Police Plan DUI Saturation Patrol In 25th District

Police will be looking for impaired drivers in the Garfield Park and Lawndale neighborhoods Saturday.

2 Killed Following House Fire In South Austin

A man and woman are the 2 confirmed deaths stemming from the Thursday morning blaze.

Girl, 16, Found After Missing From Humboldt Park

A girl who was missing from the West Side has now been located, police said.

Math Major At U Of I Survived Traumatic Childhood On West Side

Marquise Linnear survived a traumatic childhood and now begins to live out his dream as a math major at the University of Illinois.

Feds Charge 3 Over Synthetic Weed At Chicago Mini Mart

The owner and 2 employees of a West Side store are accused of selling synthetic cannabinoids linked to severe bleeding in the Chicago area.

'Spice' Shop Shut Down By Chicago Cops

Amid a spike in cases of severe bleeding connected to synthetic cannabis, a West Side convenience store was shut down by cops Tuesday.

9 Children, 6 Adults Displaced After Garfield Park Fire

One person was injured in the fire, officials said.

Guardian Angels Canvassing After Girl, 13, Sexually Assaulted

The group Guardian Angels is handing out flyers on Chicago's West Side, encouraging people to come forward with information.

Attempted Robbery Leads To Shootout At Church On West Side

After announcing a robbery, the offender and a concealed carry owner exchanged gunfire, police said.

Man Forces Girl Into Van On West Side, Sexually Assaults Her

Police are looking for a suspect after a 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in Little Village.

Dapper Bandit Robs Little Italy Bank

The FBI believes he has now robbed 3 banks in the past 3 months.

Facebook Live Torture Case Defendant Rejects Plea Deal

Jordan Hill, 19, turned down the agreement during a brief hearing Tuesday.

Teen Mom Abducts 1-Year-Old Daughter: Cops

Chicago police are looking for Kiara Rosario, 18, and her daughter, K'Lynn Rosario, 1, who she does not have guardianship over.

Woman Shot Escaping From Robber On West Side

The victim was shot twice in the stomach while trying to get away from a man in a ski mask, police said.

West Side Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Woman On CTA Platform

A man was arrested after a CTA employee recognized him from a police community alert surveillance photograph.

3 West Loop Restaurants Make It On Top 100 In Country List

OpenTable has ranked three West Loop restaurants among the top eateries in the country for a big night out.

Man Shot Near Green Line Stop In Austin Neighborhood

A man, 49, was killed Sunday evening on the West Side, police said.

Missing Boy, 14, Found: Police

Isaiah Rodriguez was last seen Thursday at his home in the Hermosa neighborhood, but has returned safely home, police said.

Spring Break: Keep Your Child Active, Engaged at the McCormick Y

When schools close, working parents can rely on YMCA of Metro Chicago's School Days Out to keep children active, engaged, and safe.

Man Shot In Heart Of Chicago Neighborhood

A 24-year-old was shot while he was inside a vehicle on South Damen, police said.

Tattoo Artists From Across America Coming To West Side Walk Up

Considering a tattoo? Nearly two dozen artists are scheduled to participate in Great Lakes Tattoo's Walk Up Classic.

New Police Officers To Be Deployed In 12th District

The 2nd Ward is getting more than 50 new officers.

Man Stabbed To Death In West Side Apartment

A 31-year-old was found with multiple stab wounds in the Austin neighborhood.

Death Of Man Found Outside NW Side Home Ruled As Cold-Related

The 59-year-old man was discovered last week on a Belmont Heights back porch.

2 Men Shot To Death In Little Village Auto Shop

A gunman shot two people in their heads at a West Side body shop, police said.

Metra Rider Ranted At Son, Beat Judge Who Commented: Report

Prosecutors said a mother beat a judge who showed support for her son, according to a report.

McFun for New Life Christian School at the New Cicero Ave. McDona

New Life Christian School held its very first McTeacher's Night at the Cicero McDonald's

Parolee Charged After Chicago Cop Dragged Several Blocks By Van

A three-time convicted felon faces charges after police said he fled a traffic stop in a van, dragging an officer with him.

City's First Rapid-Response Homeless Shelter Opens On West Side

The Salvation Army has opened the Shield of Hope family center in Chicago's West Humboldt Park neighborhood.

2 Men, Woman Shot On West Side

One of the victims was taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition, police said.

Chicago Officer Dragged Several Blocks By Van After Traffic Stop

Police said the van was escaping a traffic stop on the Southwest Side.

2 Girls, Boy Shot In South Austin

The teenagers were shot while they were standing on a sidewalk on Chicago's West Side Sunday evening, police said.

Woman Killed, 2 Injured In South Austin Fire

Firefighters fought a massive, deadly fire on Chicago's West Side early Friday.

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You can let your neighbors know about important events and news in just a couple of clicks. Here's how.

Burglar Stabs Dog To Death, Then Falls Asleep In West Side Home

A homeowner returned his home to find his dog fatally stabbed, and a burglar sleeping in his bed, police said.

Police Searching For Man Who Robbed West Side Store At Gunpoint

Have you seen this man? Police have released a surveillance image of the suspect.

Teen Shot in Heart of Chicago

A 17-year-old was shot on the city's West Side.

5th District Candidate Proudly Smokes Pot In Campaign Photo

Benjamin Thomas Wolf, a former FBI national security official, calls for marijuana legalization.