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February 10, 2017

Suspects in videotaped Chicago beating plead not guilty

Four black people charged with a hate crime in an attack on a white mentally disabled man that was shown live on Facebook have pleaded not guilty.

February 10, 2017

Chicago cop's act of kindness cheered online

Chicago Police shared a video Thursday of an officer helping out a woman who was sitting under a bus stop on a cold night.

February 8, 2017

Syrian man leads Pledge of Allegiance at citizenship event

Rohi Atassi was among 117 immigrants to become the newest American citizens during a Chicago naturalization ceremony, but the Syrian dentist stood out among his peers.

February 7, 2017

AP PHOTOS: Talented young dancers compete in Chicago.

Hundreds of ballet dancers between the ages of nine and 19 auditioned in Chicago at the Youth America Grand Prix regional semi-finals this weekend.

February 6, 2017

Politics of policing making Chicago crime wave worse?

Every day seems to bring new tragedy on Chicago’s streets. Three people, including two 15-year-old boys, were murdered over the weekend, according to police, as 19 others were wounded in shootings.

February 6, 2017

Chicago agrees $20M settlement with red-light camera company

The city of Chicago has settled a lawsuit for $20 million that it filed against a red-light camera company whose former chief executive pleaded guilty to a federal bribery charge.

February 5, 2017

Chicago woman says beau didn't help her kill mom in Bali

A Chicago woman imprisoned in Indonesia for the 2014 killing of her mother says in videos posted on YouTube that she acted alone and her boyfriend at the time only helped her cover it up because she threatened him.

February 5, 2017

Priest abuse victims' group founder resigns after 29 years

The founder of the group that advocates for priest abuse victims has stepped down after three decades of campaigning to force the Catholic Church to recognize the extent of the scandal and compensate thousands of people affected.

February 3, 2017

Lawyer: Singapore teen seeking asylum detained until hearing

A Singapore teen seeking asylum after blog posts mocking his government landed him jail will remain in U.S. custody until a Chicago immigration court hearing next month.

February 3, 2017

Attorney asks judge to dismiss charges against Chicago cop

Attorneys for a white Chicago police officer charged with fatally shooting a black teen 16 times are again urging a judge to dismiss the case.