Gun violence survivors speak out on Trump's National Guard plan
Community groups with personal experience with gun violence are falling on both sides of the debate on calling the National Guard to Chicago.
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Community groups with personal experience with gun violence are falling on both sides of the debate on calling the National Guard to Chicago.
City and state officials have vowed to use every tool to keep military troops out of Chicago. Charlie De Mar reports on what a National Guard deployment in Chicago might look like.
President Trump said the possible deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago would help tackle crime in the city, and community groups with personal experience with gun violence are falling on both sides of the debate. Sabrina Franza reports.
Survivors of gun violence pushed back against President Trump's plan to possibly send National Guard troops to Chicago. They say the Trump Administration's plan is not about safety, it's about control.
According to a new study in the journal "Pediatrics," unintentional shootings were the leading cause of injuries followed by assaults.
At least four people were killed and 19 others were wounded in shootings across Chicago during the weekend, according to police.
Chicago police said the men were shot during an argument between two other men at the store.
Chicago police said the men were sitting inside the vehicle when another car pulled up, and at least two gunmen jumped out and shot at them.
Chicago police said the driver and passenger were traveling in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood when someone exited a residence and shot at the driver.
Chicago police said officers responded to a call of a person shot and found the men who were hit by gunfire.
Robbins police said they are investigating what led up to the shooting, but did confirm the victim lived on the same block the shooting happened.
According to Chicago police, the ages of the victims range from 14 to 67.
Chicago police officers responded to a person shot call and found the victim, a 20-year-old woman, with multiple gunshot wounds to her arms.
Police did not say what led to the shooting. No arrests were made.
Chicago police officers responded to a person shot call and found multiple gunshot victims.
Two men were taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, and two teens were taken to Stroger Hospital for their injuries.
Preliminary investigation by police indicated a dispute over a parking spot led to the shooting between residents of the complex.
Chicago police said the men, 33 and 35, were inside a vehicle when a dark sedan approached and someone from inside pulled out a gun and shot at them.
At the Crime Gun Intelligence Center, or CGIC, investigators examine every piece of evidence in detail.
Chicago police said the suspect fired shots at the end of an alley in Logan Square Friday afternoon, hitting two people.
One person was killed and 20 others were wounded in shootings across Chicago during the weekend, according to CPD.
A woman was hospitalized after police said she was shot in her cheek and neck inside a residence in the West Garfield Park neighborhood overnight.
Four teenagers were shot in the West Garfield Park neighborhood last weekend, and on Thursday, a coalition of organizations came together to address the needs of young people on the city's West Side.
A New York City police officer and three other people were killed in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan on Monday evening, police confirmed at a late-night news conference.
The ages of the victims in this weekend's shootings range from 6 to 50.
Crime scene tape was blocking streets near 58th Street and Shields Avenue in the Englewood neighborhood.
No arrests have been made, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting are unknown at this time.
Some students were not pleased at all when they found the exterior doors gone from most of the men's and women's restrooms on the very first day back to class this year.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Colson Montgomery homered for the fourth consecutive game, and fellow rookie Kyle Teel had three hits and an RBI for the White Sox.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
This summer, many West Side residents had their homes inundated after significant rain on July 25. Some got hit again last week.
Questions have arisen about the future of Illinois' criminal detention system, in light of President Trump's executive order to bring back cash bail.
A coalition of organizers in Chicago were joined by Mayor Brandon Johnson to announce Labor Day rally and march called "Workers Over Billionaires."
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Chicago public health officials on Tuesday confirmed the city's first three human cases of West Nile virus in 2025.
Sicknesses creep up with kids being in close quarters in school. With that in mind, a grieving Northwest Indiana family wants to share a message about vaccinating children.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos of the ring and proposal on Instagram.
Oasis won't be in Chicago for another two days, but you can get merch from their tour now.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating a shooting involving Chicago police on Chicago's South Side on Wednesday.
Crime scene tape was blocking streets near 58th Street and Shields Avenue in the Englewood neighborhood.
A man was shot and killed inside an apartment in Chicago's Austin neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
Chicago police are working to identify a teen was found in Irving Park.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Crime scene tape was blocking streets near 58th Street and Shields Avenue in the Englewood neighborhood.
President Trump on Tuesday claimed, "I have the right to do anything I want" as Chicago waits to see if he will follow through with his threat to send National Guard troops.
Community groups with personal experience with gun violence are falling on both sides of the debate on calling the National Guard to Chicago.
Some students were not pleased at all when they found the exterior doors gone from most of the men's and women's restrooms on the very first day back to class this year.
No arrests have been made, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting are unknown at this time.
Questions have arisen about the future of Illinois' criminal detention system, in light of President Trump's executive order to bring back cash bail.
Anthony Filomena said his firing by the Chicago Blackhawks has made it difficult to find another job in public relations.
In an exclusive interview, a whistleblower said the mental health crews want to work — but are being held back from helping people by limited hours and red tape.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
Neighbors in Lincoln Park said mail trucks parked as far as the eye can see along busy Clark Street aren't just taking up valuable parking, but potentially putting students in danger while they walk to school.
Colson Montgomery homered for the fourth consecutive game, and fellow rookie Kyle Teel had three hits and an RBI for the White Sox.
The Crosstown Classic series will be at Rate Field May 15-17, and Wrigley Field Aug. 17-19.
The running back room is running low on healthy bodies — with week one of the regular season right around the corner.
For the first time in their history, the Chicago White Sox will open their season next year against a National League opponent when they visit the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day on March 26.
Anthony Filomena said his firing by the Chicago Blackhawks has made it difficult to find another job in public relations.
Danya Bell, 29, was charged with one felony count of causing child endangerment and death.
Chicago police are investigating after a large group burglarized the Nordstrom in River North Sunday evening.
At a news conference Monday afternoon on reported plans by President Trump to send the military to Chicago, state and city leaders forcefully rejected the notion. "Mr. President, do not come to Chicago," said Gov. JB Pritzker.
Police said the suspect attempted to flee the scene in a gray sedan and hit a pole.
In just the first six months of the year, the Chicago DEA team seized 1.6 million pills of fentanyl. That is almost three times more than they did all of last year.
