Chicago
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Dog that hit the road 11 months ago is back home in Chicago
Nov 30, 2020 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A dog that darted out of an open door nearly a year ago and has been living on the streets ever since is finally back home in Chicago. Gracie, a 6-year-ol...
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Man slain in Chicago dispute over hands in Thanksgiving food
Nov 30, 2020 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A Chicago man has been charged with murder after a fatal fight that began when he put his hands in Thanksgiving leftovers, authorities said. James Dixon, ...
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Chicago shuts down 300-person party, businesses for violating COVID-19 rules
Nov 30, 2020 12:00 am - City officials shut down a party with about 300 attendees in a basement venue in the Wicker Park over the weekend, officials said Monday. The venue was one of more than ...
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Chicago-area priest investigated for past child sex abuse
Nov 29, 2020 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Archdiocese of Chicago is investigating allegations that a suburban priest sexually abused children 25 years ago. Cardinal Blase Cupich wrote a letter...
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Number of carjackings skyrocketing in Chicago in 2020
Nov 28, 2020 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Police say the number of carjackings has skyrocketed in the city this year. Heading into the Thanksgiving weekend, police statistics show there h...
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Police, anti-crime group seek tips in Chicago boy's shooting
Nov 27, 2020 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A Chicago anti-violence group has offered a $10,000 reward for information that could lead to an arrest in a drive-by shooting that critically wounded a 5...
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Chicago man allegedly dragged 2 NW Indiana officers with SUV
Nov 27, 2020 6:00 am - CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) - A Chicago man faces nearly a dozen felony charges after he allegedly dragged two police officers with an SUV, running over one of them, as they ...
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Fires sweeps Chicago home, killing elderly couple
Nov 27, 2020 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Fire officials are investigating an overnight house fire on Chicago's northwest side that killed an elderly couple who became trapped as flames engulfed t...
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3 people charged in mentally ill Chicago man's slaying
Nov 26, 2020 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A Chicago couple acting as caretakers for a mentally ill man and a third person have been charged with murder in the man's slaying, authorities said. Chic...
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Vandals try to pull down Chicago park's McKinley statue
Nov 25, 2020 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Vandals tried to topple a Chicago park's statue of President William McKinley early Wednesday using a rope tethered to a car, police said. The attempt to ...