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Chicago: Cinco de Mayo Parade Stopped Due to Gang Violence, Several Arrested for Gun Charges

Chicago Stops Cinco de Mayo Parade After Nearby Gangs Fight

Chicago's Cinco de Mayo parade was halted by gang violence in the Little Village neighborhood. Scheduled to start at noon, it was canceled after gunfire was detected, per Chicago Police Department and organizers.

Suspect in Killing Chicago Cop Luis Huesca Arrested in His Apartment

May 02, 2024 11:48 PM EDT By Ross Key

Xavier Tate, suspected in Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca's murder, is arrested in Glendale Heights. Chicago police, with US Marshals, confirm the arrest, aiming for justice for Officer Huesca and his family.

Chicago Police Officer Dead Following a Brutal Carjacking

Off-Duty Chicago Police Officer Heading Home Killed in Brutal Carjacking

Apr 21, 2024 09:45 PM EDT By Ross Key

Off-duty Chicago police officer Luis Huesca, 30, shot dead in Gage Park, apparent carjacking. Found with multiple gunshot wounds, pronounced dead at University of Chicago Medical Center. Investigation ongoing.

Chicago, Texas Among Top Destinations of Migrants Leaving New York

Jan 03, 2024 07:41 PM EST By Rick Martin

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's tactic of busing migrants to New York may be backfiring as many of these migrants are heading back to the state while others go to Chicago and Florida.

Justina Machado and 'The Horror of Dolores Roach' Made for a Bloody Good Time in 2023

Dec 31, 2023 09:00 AM EST By Ray Monell

Looking back at Justina Machado and her turn as snakebit character Dolores Roach.

US Migrant Crisis Has Chicago Residents Crying for Drastic Solution

Nov 08, 2023 09:43 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Amid the US migrant crisis, some Chicago residents are calling for the Democrat-run city to reconsider its "sanctuary" status.

Chicago: 104-Year-Old Woman Dies Days After Record-Breaking Skydive

104-Year-Old Chicago Woman Dies Days After Becoming Oldest Skydiver

Oct 11, 2023 12:53 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Dorothy Hoffner, the 104-year-old Chicago woman who recently tried to set a world record as the oldest person to parachute from a plane, passed away on Monday.

Chicago Officials Face Backlash After Plans of Using Youth Football Team Home Field as Migrant Shelter

Oct 06, 2023 10:37 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Local residents and a Chicago official have voiced their opposition to city plans to transform a neighborhood field house into a shelter for migrants. They argue that this move could potentially displace a youth football team.

Chicago: Man Fatally Shoots 9-Year-Old Girl in Front of Her Father

Chicago: Man Intentionally Shoots 9-Year-Old Girl in Head in Front of Her Father

Aug 09, 2023 01:38 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

A 9-year-old girl was tragically shot and killed in front of her Chicago residence by a neighbor after buying ice cream.

Chicago Tornado Disrupts Hundreds of O'Hare International Airport Flights

Tornado Touchdowns Reported in Chicago Suburbs, Near O'Hare Airport

Jul 13, 2023 01:50 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Chicago has been hit by a massive tornado, going through homes and affecting air traffic at the O'Hare International Airport on Wednesday evening.

Chicago Mom, Son, Falsely Arrested in a Shooting; Charges Dropped; Mom Sues

Lawsuit Claims Chicago Mom, Teen Son 'Falsely Arrested' for Shooting Attacker

Jun 27, 2023 11:12 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

A Chicago mom and her son have filed a lawsuit after all charges were dropped against them concerning a fatal shooting at a restaurant on the city's South Side.