August 1, 2020 Chicago homicides increase 50 percent in 2020, 139 percent in July alone, data shows Chicago saw a dramatic increase in homicides and shootings in the first seven months of 2020 and a particularly remarkable increase in July, reflecting a growing trend in the U.S. that raised questions about potential police reform in major cities.
July 30, 2020 3 Chicago cops shot outside police station during arrest, suspect also hit, authorities say Three Chicago police officers were shot Thursday morning while taking a violent carjacking suspect into custody outside a police station on the city’s West Side, authorities said.
July 30, 2020 Chicago adds 200 police to downtown tourist district because of rise in violent crime: report Chicago, the nation’s third-largest city, has beefed up the police presence in its downtown tourist district because of a recent rise in violent crime, according to a report.
July 29, 2020 Alleged leader of Chicago's Black Disciples, known as 'Murder,' among several charged in federal gun, drug probe The alleged leader of a Chicago street gang whose nickname is "Murder" is among 23 suspects charged with federal gun and drug offenses after a years-long investigation, authorities said Wednesday.Â
July 29, 2020 Sen. Duckworth dismisses Trump sending federal agents to Chicago as a 'political stunt' Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., said President Trump's effort to send federal law enforcement to Chicago is a "political stunt" and if the president were really serious about curbing violent crime in the Windy City he would back gun control legislation.Â
July 29, 2020 FBI offering $25,000 reward for info in Chicago teen, 3 others' shooting death The FBI is now offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrests of those behind the murder of a 14-year-old who was gunned down on the Fourth of July in Chicago.Â
July 28, 2020 Infant critically wounded in Chicago expressway shooting A bullet struck a 10-month-old girl in the shoulder on a Chicago expressway, leaving her critically wounded.
July 27, 2020 Chicago residents tell Lawrence Jones city, state leaders need to step up, help end violence Fox Nation host Lawrence Jones joined "Hannity" Monday after speaking with residents and business owners on Chicago's South Side, scene of much of the gun violence that has killed dozens of people this month.
July 25, 2020 Chicago pastor leads prayer walks to 'push back against the violence' In response to the violence that has seen children murdered on his streets, Chicago pastor Edgar Rodriguez has led prayer walks for his community.Â
July 25, 2020 Tucker Carlson: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot takes orders from agents of chaos What makes Lightfoot unusual is the remarkably aggressive way that she lies. Lightfoot says things that are so implausible, they could be part of a comedy routine. But she’s not joking.