A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.

A Chicago woman is speaking out after she says she was attacked in a downtown hate crime, describing a moment that has left her shaken and distrustful. For safety, she is identified only as Jada.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown laid out his July 4 holiday weekend plan Thursday, as pressure from the Chicago City Council continues to mount. Chicago police released its ...

Early data show drops in violent crime in parts of Chicago — leaders say funding will determine if gains hold.

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CHICAGO — Border cops deployed to Chicago are doing their best to put a lighthearted spin on the dangerous situation on the ground. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Operation Midway Blitz has ...

Chicagoans stepped up to help a couple pull off their dream wedding after it was cancelled amid violence in Mexico following ...

CHICAGO — When it comes to Chicago and crime, perception isn’t always reality. At times, 2025 brought deadly chaos to Chicago’s shimmering downtown: An 18-victim mass shooting in River North, the ...