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5 shot, 1 fatally, in Wicker Park drive-by Sunday are among 39 shot in weekend violence

October 10, 2021 at 6:18 p.m.

Five people were shot, including one who later died, in a Wicker Park drive-by shooting early Sunday, according to Chicago police. They were among 24 people shot between roughly 6...

Civil rights activist and historian Timuel Black at home in Chicago on March 25, 2013.

‘Senior statesman of Chicago’s South Side’ Timuel Black, 102, receiving hospice care at his home

October 7, 2021 at 11:30 a.m.

Chicago activist, historian and local treasure Timuel Black, 102, is receiving hospice care at his South Side home, according to an online fundraiser. Black has been called the "senior statesman...

Natonya Wilson, comforts Traci Rogers, right, mother of Kimani Whalum, 20, and Clarence Whalum, 22, who were killed in a home invasion Tuesday night in Country Club Hills.

2 men dead in Country Club Hills home invasion

October 6, 2021 at 4:51 p.m.

Two men who were found in a Country Club Hills home suffering from gunshot wounds after an apparent home invasion Tuesday night later died, officials said. Clarence Whalum. Kimani Whalum....

Boy, 4, hurt in hit-and-run on North Side; driver later goes to police

October 6, 2021 at 5:26 p.m.

A 4-year-old boy was struck in a hit-and-run on the North Side Tuesday night, according to Chicago police. The boy had been crossing the street with a family member in...

The body of a man who was fatally shot by police responding to a domestic disturbance at 78th and South Carpenter streets is removed from a home on Oct. 4, 2021.

Chicago police officer who fatally shot a man in Gresham Monday morning was responding to armed domestic dispute, authorities say

October 4, 2021 at 7:51 p.m.

A 61-year-old man was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer who had been responding to a call about a domestic dispute Monday morning in Gresham, according to Chicago police....

Man on parole for kidnapping held mother and daughter in their Chicago home, cut them with butcher knife and set building on fire in dayslong ordeal, prosecutor says

October 4, 2021 at 6:09 a.m.

Over the course of multiple days, authorities allege, a man with a history of kidnapping and violence toward children held his roommate and her daughter against their will — repeatedly...

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5 shot, 1 fatally, in Wicker Park drive-by Sunday are among 39 shot in weekend violence

‘Senior statesman of Chicago’s South Side’ Timuel Black, 102, receiving hospice care at his home

2 men dead in Country Club Hills home invasion

Boy, 4, hurt in hit-and-run on North Side; driver later goes to police

Chicago police officer who fatally shot a man in Gresham Monday morning was responding to armed domestic dispute, authorities say

Man on parole for kidnapping held mother and daughter in their Chicago home, cut them with butcher knife and set building on fire in dayslong ordeal, prosecutor says

Lyons Township High School cancels homecoming after guns found near South Campus

8 people displaced when 7 occupied homes burn in ‘suspicious’ fire; 4 adult dogs, 4 puppies rescued

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Bears fans weren’t shy about offering their opinions about a potential move out of Soldier Field — and Chicago