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In a separate incident involving a large gathering, two Chicago police officers were dispersing a crowd on the citys West Side early Monday when someone in a group of people fired shots, striking both officers, police stated. The shooting was reported at around 1:30 a.m. in the 100 block of North Long Avenue. A police commander was struck in the foot, and a sergeant was grazed in the leg, authorities said. Large gatherings, particularly among teenagers, have been reported within recent months...

“We can no longer allow racism to rob our residents of the opportunity to live and lead full, happy and healthy lives” Lightfoot said. But while experts applaud Lightfoot for naming the issue, they say more significant, sustained action will be needed to truly address the crisis in the city – and some community leaders and experts are questioning whether she is doing enough. “We’ve got to approach it with urgency and much more resources than have been brought to bear u...

A person of interest has been taken into custody in the fatal stabbing of a Maryland grad student in the Loop over the weekend. Chicago police said the person...

As Battle Against Virus Wanes, Mayors Confront a New Challenge: Crime Most city leaders, eager to rejuvenate downtown economies, have lifted coronavirus restrictions. But rising violent crime has kept both residents and tourists at home. A police officer at the scene of a shooting in Chicago where a 7-year-old girl was killed in April. “We owe it to all of our residents, in every neighborhood, to bring peace and vibrancy back,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.Credit...Anthony Vazquez/Chicago Sun-...

Chicago will shut down three of its busiest streets this summer to make room for outdoor dining and live music, officials announced, in an effort to bring life...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and city leadership announced on Thursday the Central City Recovery Roadmap, which is a guide meant to encourage Chicago residents and visitors to come back downtown this summer and fall.

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and TranSystems are redesigning one of Chicago busiest and oldest elevated rail networks. The Chicago State/Lake...

Foot traffic in downtown Chicago is getting closer to pre-pandemic levels, another sign that the city, and the state, are gearing up for a full reopening later...

EAST ST. LOUIS – Amy Jett of Madison County dismissed a potential class action involving an extended warranty in U.S. district court after defendant Warrantech Corporation accused her counsel of an ethical violation.

Some of downtown’s busiest streets will become concert halls, restaurants and shops this summer as the city tries to recapture the energy it lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. Michigan Avenue and LaSalle and State streets will have temporary closures starting in July.