Six shooting deaths on the South and West sides, a fatal stabbing in Little Village and a vehicular homicide in Chicago Lawn. About a week into the new year, violence in Chicago ticked up slightly, ...

Caminos de Michoacan, 1659 W. Cullerton St., was temporarily shut down after three men were shot on the sidewalk outside the ...

As 2024 nears its end, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and police Superintendent Larry Snelling on Tuesday again highlighted citywide drops in several violent crime categories, asserting that the ...

Chicago saw a slight decrease in murders and shootings in 2024, with 573 murders and 2283 shooting incidents, compared to 620 ...

Navy Pier will host its annual New Year's Eve countdown and fireworks display – and this year's fireworks show will be longer ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The year 2024 marked the first time in five years the city of Chicago saw fewer than 600 murders. Still, 573 people in the city were murdered, according to data released by police ...

The city thrived in the spotlight for the Democratic National Convention during a tough year for Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Superintendent Larry Snelling announced the city’s reduced violent-crime numbers for 2024 this week. Police reported an 8% reduction in homicides, a 7% reduction in shootings and a 4% reduction ...

Chicago police Larry Snelling Tuesday afternoon held a press conference detailing the department's security plans for New Year's Eve, reminding residents to celebrate responsibly. We want to make ...

When the clock strikes midnight on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, there will be two opportunities to watch fireworks.

As 2024 nears its end, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and police Superintendent Larry Snelling on Tuesday again highlighted citywide drops in several violent crime categories, asserting that the city’s ...