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Man charged with pulling knife in Chicago’s federal courthouse, prompting 9-hour standoff
A Chicago man is charged with pulling a knife in the lobby of the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, leading to a 9-hour standoff.
Videos show heavy flooding around parts of Chicago and numerous suburbs
Footage from residents showed heavy flooding on Harlem Avenue in Summit and on Drake Avenue in Chicago’s Brighton Park ...
Chicago’s crime decline is part of a national trend, researchers say
A new report from the Council on Criminal Justice shows most major crime categories in Chicago are down below pre-pandemic ...
Chicago’s federal judges approve appointment of Andrew Boutros as U.S. attorney
In a formerly rare move that’s a sign of unusual times at the Justice Department, a panel of federal judges in Chicago has ...
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson rules out property tax increase in 2026 despite $1.2B budget shortfall
Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed members of the media Friday for the first time since announcing he won’t propose a property ...
Chicago promised a better way to handle mental health crisis calls, but CARE program is struggling
The city’s CARE teams were established to replace police with trained clinicians for responses to 911 mental health calls.
Fast-moving storms bring torrential rain, cause damage, prompt ground stops at Chicago airports
Trees and power lines came down in parts of the area. Damage was reported in Bolingbrook, Naperville, and other communities ...