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April 22

Chicago alderman says police are 'handcuffed' from stopping teen takeovers under Mayor Brandon Johnson

A Chicago alderman claims police are handcuffed from stopping teen takeovers, blaming Mayor Brandon Johnson's policies for a lack of accountability.

April 21

WATCH: Pokémon, sports cards heist hits six figures as detectives hunt suspects

Video shows hooded thieves smashing into a Chicago trading card shop and stealing $100,000 in Pokémon and sports cards, according to a report.

April 21

Two injured after explosion rips through chemical plant, sparking hazmat response, shelter-in-place order

Two workers were injured after a magnesium fire triggered an explosion at an Illinois chemical plant, prompting a hazmat response and shelter-in-place order.

April 21

Car explodes during alleged street takeover on Chicago's South Side as city battles wave of incidents

A car exploded during an alleged street takeover on Chicago's South Side over the weekend, with no arrests made amid a wave of similar incidents.

April 17

Chicago mayor links restaurant industry to ‘slavery’ as tipped wage fight intensifies

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson ties the restaurant industry to slavery, defending his veto of a measure to end the subminimum wage for tipped workers.

April 16

Chicago mayor warns of ‘teen trend’ after takeover chaos, violence concerns grow

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson warns of a potential teen takeover on the South Side, urging parents not to let children attend dangerous gatherings.

April 15

Sheriff sues woman who allegedly made up ICE detention, enjoyed spa day in ‘hoax’ compared to Jussie Smollett

A Wisconsin sheriff says a woman fabricated a 40-hour ICE detention, citing hotel records, surveillance video and texts that contradict her claims.

April 15

Widow, son of late Chicago commissioner found shot dead inside home in suspected homicide: reports

A prominent Chicago family is at the center of a double homicide probe after the widow and son of late Commissioner Dennis Deer were found shot dead.

April 10

Chicago suburb locals hope reparations addresses 'affordability pressures' as Black population dwindles

Evanston, Illinois has paid out millions in reparations to Black residents, but some locals say the $25,000 payments aren't enough to address decades of housing discrimination.

April 10

Chicago dad bludgeoned to death outside bar as police hunt for four persons of interest

A 25-year-old Chicago dad expecting his second child was bludgeoned to death outside a bar as police release video of four persons of interest sought.