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Chicago, ATF, state leaders expand Crime Gun Intelligence Center technology to reduce gun violence

The CGIC will use an interconnected ballistics network to help law enforcement connect gun crimes using markings on gun shell casings. read more

Video shows minivan hitting two people on Chicago's Southwest Side

A shocking crash into two people in front of a building in the West Lawn neighborhood was caught on surveillance video Monday. The video taken around 2 p.m. shows Honda minivan moving toward three ... read more

Wards held by Chicago's political dynasties have a common trait: lower crime

That’s according to a new study conducted by researchers at Harvard and the University of Chicago. (See the study below.) Researchers examined crime rates from 2011 to 2018 in wards held by ... read more

Officials hope efforts at new Chicago intelligence center will result in less gun crime

The federal, state, and local collaboration of agencies hopes to speed up the process of holding gun offenders accountable. read more

Residential building in Pilsen collapses in blaze

Chicago Fire Department crews responded to the fire around 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in the 1300 block of West 16th Street. No injuries were reported. The fire was put out about 9:30 p.m. read more

Dallas murders, violent crime trending down in 2024 as homicides continue drop nationwide

The Dallas Police Department’s statistics show violent crime is down about 19.6% so far in 2024 compared with the same point in 2023. read more

Chicago police officer hurt, man killed in gunfire exchange in Humboldt Park

A Chicago police officer and a man were shot in an exchange of gunfire Thursday evening in the 3800 block of Ferdinand Street on the West Side. Google Maps A Chicago police officer was wounded and ... read more

Chicago police investigate smash-and-grab at Lululemon in Lincoln Park

CHICAGO — A group of suspects smashed throught the front entrance of Lululemon store in Lincoln Park, according to police. The burglary happened just after 5 a.m. Friday on the 900 block of West ... read more

Chicago crime: Man carjacked at gunpoint in River North

CHICAGO - A man was carjacked and robbed at gunpoint in River North Tuesday night. Chicago police say a male victim got out of his car in the 500 block of West Grand Avenue at about 10 p.m. when ... read more

Chicago mass shooting leaves 8-year-old girl dead, 10 others injured

Chicago police believe gang-related violence led to the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old girl which left 10 others injured Saturday night in the city’s South Side. According to police, the ... read more

Justice Department ramps up efforts to reduce violent crime with gun intel center, carjacking forces

The Justice Department is ramping up its efforts to reduce violent crime in the U.S., launching a specialized gun intelligence center in Chicago and expanding task forces to curb carjackings. read more

Week in Review: Chicago eclipse guide • Dolton mayor controversy • Naperville Topgolf arrests

CHICAGO - Chicago isn't in the path of totality for Monday's eclipse, but there will still be a good view; Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard is under fire once again after allegedly locking residents out ... read more