CHICAGO (WLS) -- The city of Chicago continues to grapple with gun violence, which impacts hundreds of people every year. As of July 7, 2024, there have been almost 1,200 total reported shootings ...

CHICAGO (CBS) — At least six people were killed, and 24 others were wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago as of Sunday, according to police. The ages of the victims range from 15 to 55. A ...

Information about homicides is released daily by the city of Chicago. The release of homicide victims’ names is delayed by two weeks to allow time for the victims’ families to be notified of a ...

Madigan’s attorneys cry foul over ‘unfair’ media coverage, ask judge for more leeway to question jury pool Attorneys for ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan have compiled years ...

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CHICAGO (CBS) — Dangerous heat is in the Chicago forecast for the next couple of days. Monday will start off humid and very warm, with temperatures in the mid-70s. Then, a mostly sunny sky in ...

Even the namesake restaurant of The Bear is symbolic of what makes Chicago such a perfect place for hitting the town. A line forms for humble Chicago beef sandwiches by day, and an ever-changing ...

For chefs, there are waves of opportunities to create diverse and complex dishes. Though Chicago is far from the East and West coasts, many places fly in fresh catch daily so the city is still ...

Chicago's eastern boundary is formed by Lake Michigan, and the city is divided by the Chicago River into three geographic sections: the North Side, the South Side and the West Side. These sections ...

The Chicago area is dealing with a variety of weather threats this week, with scorching heat, suffocating humidity and severe storms all in the forecast. Excessive heat warnings remain in place ...