Chicago family gathering turns deadly after gunfire erupts; child killed, 7 others wounded

One child was killed and seven other children and adults were injured Saturday night after a shooting at a family gathering in Chicago, police said. Read More

Two men convicted in killing of Amari Brown, 7, in 2015

Two men charged with killing 7-year-old Amari Brown on the the Fourth of July ... violent holiday weekend nearly nine years ago. The boy’s death, on a night he spent watching fireworks with ... Read More

Chicago man shot 9 times while pumping gas, as violent Easter weekend leaves 7 dead

Gun violence in Chicago over Easter weekend killed at least seven people and wounded dozens of others, including a man who was shot nine times while pumping gas, authorities said Monday. Read More

Chicago mass shooting live updates: 'Shooting in US leaves 1 child dead, 7 other people injured'

Sadly, a 7-year-old girl died after being shot in the head. Also, a one-year-old boy and a ... a young girl who was killed in what Chicago police believe was gang-related violence on the city's ... Read More

Chicago mass shooting kills 7-year-old girl and wounds 7 people including small children, police say

Eight people were shot including a young girl who was killed in what Chicago police believe was gang-related violence on the city's South Side on Saturday night. The 7-year-old girl was shot in ... Read More

Boy, 14, charged in fatal shooting during teen takeover in Chicago's South Loop

Two boys were shot as a large group of teens flooded the streets in the South Loop near Roosevelt and Canal on March 2. Read More

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Archdiocese of Chicago sued over priest accused of sexually abusing altar boy at elementary school and parish in Lower West Side The Archdiocese of Chicago is facing a lawsuit in connection with a ... Read More

‘Hero’ boy, 6, found trying to shield 3-year-old brother from house fire that killed them both

They told us that when William and Zach were found, William was actually covering and protecting Zachariah like a shield,” said their dad, James Brice. Read More

Chicago Violence Boy Shot Funeral

A mourner holds the program for the funeral of 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee at St. Sabina Church Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015 in Chicago. The elementary school student was shot in the head Nov. 2, after ... Read More

Ripley plans July 4 celebration

Rimshot opens at 6:30 p.m. Class Act, Ripley High School’s all-class reunion, will perform 7 p.m. July ... at 4 p.m., Rockland Road at 6 p.m. and Dave and Daphne at 8 p.m. The fireworks display ... Read More

Chicago man shot 9 times while pumping gas, as violent Easter weekend leaves 7 dead

Gun violence ... Chicago police data released Monday morning. Of the 33 victims shot, seven were killed. ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN LAWMAKER WARNED OF BOARD THAT RELEASED ALLEGED KILLER OF CHICAGO BOY ... Read More