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Laquan McDonald's cousin shot, 2nd teen killed allegedly by lifeguard at Douglass Park, report shows
Family members said a cousin of Laquan McDonald was wounded in a shooting in Douglass Park that left another teen dead.
Chicago cop who inadvertently shot and killed his partner has a lengthy disciplinary record in a short career
A young Chicago cop had racked up more than a dozen misconduct complaints by the time authorities say he inadvertently shot ...
Chicago police officer fires shot during chase on Chicago's South Side
A Chicago police officer fired a shot during a chase in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on Thursday night. Around 10:30 ...
Summer 2025 violence: Tracking shootings across Chicago | Live updates
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Friday, June 20 marked the first day of summer in Chicago. The city normally sees an uptick in violence as ...
Woman, 20, found fatally shot in Washington Park
A 20-year-old woman was found shot to death about 9:40 p.m. Friday in the 5400 block of South Prairie Avenue. No one is in ...
Chicago police seek man in connection to deadly South Shore shooting
Chicago police are asking for the public's help with identifying a man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in the ...
Cousin of Laquan McDonald injured in Douglass Park shooting
A cousin of Laquan McDonald was wounded in a shooting that left another teenager dead at Chicago’s Douglass Park, family members of the injured teen told.
Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera accidentally shot by her partner laid to rest
Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera, who was accidentally shot by her partner during a confrontation with an armed suspect, was laid to rest this week.
Chicago man, 19, charged in April shooting at Illinois State University
The Illinois State University Police Department said Emir Thomas was arrested in Chicago with the assistance of the U.S.