2 Dead, 8 Injured in Chicago Mass Shooting Near Loyola
Two people died and eight were injured in a mass shooting near Loyola University Chicago Thursday night. Police arrested the gunman and recovered a weapon from the scene.
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Elderly Woman Dies in Fire after Hydrants Freeze
An 81-year-old Chicago woman died in an early morning house fire after firefighters discovered nearby hydrants were frozen due to frigid temperatures.
FBI Investigates Trump Tower Employees’ Vaccine Misuse
FBI investigates former Loretto Hospital doctor who allegedly gave COVID vaccines meant for communities of color to 72 Trump Tower employees instead.
Chicago Mother Loses Son’s Custody Over COVID Vaccine
Chicago judge strips mother of custody rights after she admits being unvaccinated for COVID during child support hearing. Rebecca Firlit hasn’t seen her son since August 10.
45 People Shot in Chicago Over the Weekend (video)
47 people shot in Chicago over the weekend with 7 fatalities and 37 wounded. Violence occurred across multiple neighborhoods including West Garfield Park and Marquette Park.
Crate & Barrel: Gordon Segal
In 1962, Gordon Segal and wife Carole opened Crate & Barrel in Chicago. The scrappy shop grew into a housewares empire that shaped American home furnishing.
Chicago Police Work to Heal Relationship with the Community
Chicago police officers launch a baseball league in Englewood to rebuild trust with the community. The initiative aims to heal strained police-community relations in the violence-plagued neighborhood that produced NBA star Derrick Rose.
Chicago Homicides Down, Thousands Still Shot
Chicago’s homicide rate has decreased this year with 355 murders, but 1952 people have still been shot. Despite the lower murder rate, the city continues to lead the nation in violent crime statistics.
Chicago Gang Shooting: 13 Shot, Including 3-Year-Old
13 people including a 3-year-old shot in gang-related Chicago shooting. Two gunmen opened fire at basketball court in Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Chicago: 72 Shot, 12 Dead Over July 4 Weekend
72 people were shot and 12 killed in Chicago over Independence Day weekend, highlighting ongoing gun violence issues. The violence contrasted sharply with the peaceful 30,000-person Chosen Few Picnic happening nearby.