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August 28, 2023

Shots at Chicago White Sox game may have come from inside stadium, police say

Chicago police interim Superintendent Fred Waller said the shooting in which two women were wounded at a ball game was most likely caused by a gun that went off inside the stadium.

August 28, 2023

Chicago mayor mocked for suing automakers for car thefts: 'Criminals running rampant' but it's a 'Kia problem'

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has sued Kia and Hyundai, blaming them for the city's spike in auto thefts due to a lack of "advanced" safety features.

August 27, 2023

Chicago teacher charged with attempted production of child porn after he was found with minor at Miami airport

A Chicago school teacher was arrested after he was found at Miami International Airport with a minor. He was charged with attempted production of child pornography.

August 26, 2023

Two women injured in 'shooting incident' at White Sox ballpark during game

Two women were injured in shooting at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago during a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Oakland Athletics.

August 22, 2023

Chicago-area woman arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot former President Donald Trump, his son Barron

Tracy Marie Fiorenza was arrested on Aug. 21, 2023, after being accused of threatening to shoot former President Donald Trump and his son Barron over email.

August 21, 2023

Chicago weekend shootings kill 7, including teens ahead of new school year; over 3 dozen people wounded

At least 38 people were shot, seven of them fatally, in Chicago over the weekend. Those killed included teens supposed to start the new school year Monday.

August 18, 2023

Illinois officers arrest teen who led 132-mph police chase with stolen car

Police were prompted to chase a 17-year-old male who drove at 132 mph in a stolen Hyundai Genesis. The teenager was eventually taken into custody after crashing the vehicle.

August 17, 2023

Potential candidate to lead Chicago health department apologizes for lying about having Harvard PhD

A possible candidate to lead Chicago’s Department of Public Health, Eric Reinhart, posted a public apology for "misrepresenting" himself as completing his Ph.D. at Harvard.

August 17, 2023

Chicago man seen sexually assaulting girl during remote-learning class sentenced to 11 years

A Chicago man who sexually assaulted his 7-year-old female relative while she was participating in an online class was sentenced to serve 11 years in prison on Wednesday.

August 16, 2023

Chicago's new police chief pledges to back cops: 'We have to give them more'

Recently hired Chicago Police Chief Larry Snelling announced on Monday that he seeks to prioritize his officers' "mental health" and well-being as part of a bid to revamp the department.