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There have been two instances in which police were called to clear crowds near the center. Some of the teens ran from police.
As of this week, there were only about 5,800 people living in one of the city and state's 17 shelter locations. At the peak last January, there were nearly 15,000.
One boater jumped into the water but began to struggle. Then two others went in to save them. Only one of the boaters was rescued Friday afternoon.
The measures, including canceling officers' days off, come after multiple mass shootings within a day.
Organizers on Friday hosted a series of events all over the city ahead of the two big races on Saturday and Sunday.
Lamar Moore is one of a handful of chefs invited to come and rep their local restaurants with a unique menu crafted specially for this year's race.
Schneider, a Democrat from Illinois, called the vandalism "a vile act of hate."
The victim suffered trauma to the body while handling the firework and died at the scene.
At least seven burglaries were reported on Thursday.
State police said the driver was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead.
Both incidents come less than 24 hours after three people were killed in a mass shooting on the South Side.
When the police tactical vehicle rolled out, supervisors weren't answering a call. Instead, they were taking questions.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
From the annual parade in Palos Heights to one of the largest fireworks displays the state has in Itasca, the festivities were plentiful this Independence Day.
A teenager who went missing from Michigan has been found safe, according to police in Flint Township, and posts shared on social media suggest he was discovered after randomly appearing on a popular Twitch livestream.
Jamaica Ponder reports that for the first time in years, a legendary Pakistani musical artist who mastered the 49-note scale held a live performance, and a crowd of 200 fans packed the South Asia Institute to experience the deep cultural impact of the performance.
Recently, Jordan moved the price to $14,855,000. Adding up those digits results in a sum of 23 — Jordan's jersey number for all but 23 games of his time with the Bulls.
A Michigan judge on Monday ordered hip-hop mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs to pay out a $100 million judgment to a man currently in prison who claimed Combs drugged and sexually assaulted him at an afterparty in 1997.
Meteorologist Ed Curran has a check on the extended forecast.
Communities across the country are making efforts to get out the vote. At Daley Plaza, the Cook County Clerk’s Election Team set up tents to help people register to vote and sign up to be election judges.
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, was charged with two firearm offenses.
A judge denied Robert F. Kennedy's request Monday to erase his name from the presidential ballot in swing state Wisconsin, ruling that state law requires candidates to remain on the ballot unless they die.
President Biden signed legislation that could ban TikTok into law in April, teeing up a countdown for the video-sharing app's sale.
Former President Donald Trump is "safe and unharmed" and a suspect is in custody after allegedly pointing a high-powered rifle through golf course fence, officials said.
The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Scammers have taken more than $100 million meant for senior citizens' Medicare bills, which comes from taxpayer money. The fraud scheme was exposed after swindlers made $3 billion worth of fake Medicare claims.
Bon Appetit magazine recently unveiled its list of must-try new eateries, and among its selections is Akahoshi Ramen, which opened last year in the Logan Square neighborhood.
A local expert said contrary to the concerns of the FTC, Jewel and Mariano's operating as one company could reduce prices and likely keep stores open.
A Chicago mom who asked to remain anonymous is one of the towing company's latest victims.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Doctors say it almost seems like positive test results will be the new normal at big events like the Democratic National Convention.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
Health officials say two people in eastern Wisconsin and one person in northeastern Illinois have died of West Nile virus.
The factory's parent company said it gave workers the opportunity to move to other facilities.
One season ticket owner shared his take. His seats for Sunday, with a face value of $250, sold for about $599 each.
A local expert said contrary to the concerns of the FTC, Jewel and Mariano's operating as one company could reduce prices and likely keep stores open.
The FTC is seeking to block the merger, arguing it would eliminate competition between the supermarket chains and would lead to even higher prices for shoppers.
It's hard to know exactly how many local residents stayed home—or even left the area. But the fact that some businesses saw such slow sales is a sign.
Jane's Addiction has canceled the remaining dates on its current tour, including a date this month in Chicago.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Singer Jon Bon Jovi helped bring a woman back off the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville Tuesday night, police said.
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Jamaica Ponder reports that for the first time in years, a legendary Pakistani musical artist who mastered the 49-note scale held a live performance, and a crowd of 200 fans packed the South Asia Institute to experience the deep cultural impact of the performance.
Recently, Jordan moved the price to $14,855,000. Adding up those digits results in a sum of 23 — Jordan's jersey number for all but 23 games of his time with the Bulls.
A Michigan judge on Monday ordered hip-hop mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs to pay out a $100 million judgment to a man currently in prison who claimed Combs drugged and sexually assaulted him at an afterparty in 1997.
Meteorologist Ed Curran has a check on the extended forecast.
Communities across the country are making efforts to get out the vote. At Daley Plaza, the Cook County Clerk’s Election Team set up tents to help people register to vote and sign up to be election judges.
The shooting took place at 51st and Laflin streets.
Smollett claimed he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack near his Streeterville apartment in January 2019 after he walked several blocks for a Subway sandwich.
The Chicago Bulls legend put the house up for sale more than 12 years ago. Recently, Jordan moved the price to $14,855,000.
Amit Ganish said the Oct. 7 attacks had a profound and lasting impact on everyone in Israel, particularly given that there are still hostages in Gaza.
He's believed to be the only person still living who has mastered the 49-note scale.
Some of these veterans live in the Chicago area, and many are scattered around the country suffering from debilitating illnesses.
One of the videos showed the arrest of a journalist who said he was just doing his job when he was zip-tied and held for at least eight hours.
While the video does not show an up-close perspective of the 59 arrests that happened that night, it does provide a much better look at the bigger picture than has been seen up to this point.
Next week marks one year since Illinois outlawed cash bail, and advocates and critics of the change have been waiting patiently to see it if has been successful — or as some predicted, a disaster.
Jomaury Champ's family sued the Chicago Public Schools for what happened to the fourth grader after officials let an unauthorized person into the school.
Andrew Benintendi homered twice for the third time this season and drove in four runs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-4 for their first three-game winning streak in nearly three months.
The Cubs (77-73) remained five games behind the New York Mets (82-68) for the final NL wild card with 12 games remaining.
The Chicago Bulls legend put the house up for sale more than 12 years ago. Recently, Jordan moved the price to $14,855,000.
Caleb Williams faced constant pressure behind a shaky offensive line.
Fairbairn connected from 56, 47, 59 and 53 yards, and Houston's defense put heavy pressure on Caleb Williams for much of the game.
A Chicago Police bulletin was issued Sunday about the thefts, which happened between Sunday, July 21, and just this past Saturday in the nighttime and early-morning hours.
The train had just pulled into a station at the time, police said. Police did not specify which station.
The shooting took place at 51st and Laflin streets.
Prosecutors said Darius Sullivan shot and killed Bradley police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic with her own service weapon in December 2021.
A man who admitted to possessing child pornography has been sentenced to 10 years in Illinois state prison.