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April 13, 2021

Chicago prosecutors allege Adam Toledo, 13, had a gun when he was shot by police: reports

Prosecutors have released new details in the Chicago police-involved shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo, revealing that the teenager allegedly had a gun in his right hand when he was struck, and his friend had fired the bullets that prompted the officers’ response, according to multiple reports.

April 12, 2021

Chicago weekend violence: 1 teen killed, 3 more wounded during shootings across Windy City

One teenager was fatally shot and at least three others were wounded during Chicago's weekend violence, which left two more people dead throughout the Windy City, police said Monday.

April 11, 2021

Chicago-area shootings on expressways prompt Illinois State Police to spend $12.5M on cameras

An unsolved shooting death in 2019 is now helping Illinois State Police to boost video surveillance along Chicago-area expressways.

April 9, 2021

University will no longer describe suspects' race in public safety advisories, cites 'stereotypes': report

The University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC) reportedly said that its public safety advisories would no longer identify a suspect's race so it could avoid perpetuating negative stereotypes.

April 8, 2021

Democratic Illinois governor, Chicago mayor booed at White Sox home opener

Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot drew boos from fans Thursday when they appeared for the Chicago White Sox’s home opener at Guaranteed Rate Field.

April 8, 2021

Kids committing more carjackings and violent crimes amid remote schooling, court slowdowns: experts

A startling trend in violent crimes and carjackings being committed by juveniles has raised the alarm among some officials who say the problem has arisen, in part, out of a lack of supervision for out-of-school kids and a laissez-faire attitude toward offenders during the coronavirus pandemic.

April 8, 2021

Chicago police searching for second gunman in road rage shooting of 21-month-old child

The Chicago Police Department says it remains on the hunt Thursday for a mystery driver accused of shooting into another vehicle during a road rage incident, striking a 21-month-old boy and leaving him critically injured. 

April 7, 2021

Chicago Teachers Union asks for delay of high school reopenings, wants vaccines for students and families

The union that represents many Chicago teachers is requesting a delay in the reopening of high schools, along with more COVID-19 vaccinations for students and families as it continues to negotiate with school district officials to resume in-person instruction. 

April 7, 2021

Psaki snaps when asked why VP Harris had time to visit Chicago bakery but not border, 'she got a snack'

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki got snippy with a reporter on Wednesday who questioned why Vice President Kamala Harris had time to visit a Chicago bakery amid the lingering border crisis she has been tasked to deal with.

April 7, 2021

VP Harris visits Chicago bakery even as border crisis escalates

Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday visited a bakery in Chicago, coming away with a piece of German chocolate cake -- even as she faces scrutiny for not having visited the overwhelmed southern border.