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August 19, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Heightened security at DNC as protesters descend upon Chicago
Law enforcement will face a major test on Monday when thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters are expected to march in Chicago during the first day of the Democratic National Convention.
August 19, 2024 at 5:12 PM
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Navy exonerates Black sailors charged in Port Chicago disaster 80 years later
Hundreds of Black sailors have been exonerated for refusing orders to keep loading munitions after a pair of explosions killed hundreds of people. ABC News' Rhiannon Ally reports.
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Northwestern Medicine in Chicago successfully performs rare kidney transplant
John Nicholas received a kidney from a childhood friend. Doctors said he was young and healthy enough only to use spinal anesthesia. He was back home less than 24 hours after receiving his new kidney.
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The Bean, Chicago's iconic sculpture, officially reopens after park improvements
Anish Kapoor's Cloud Gate, also known as The Bean, a sculpture in Millennium Park in Chicago, has reopened after plaza improvements.
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Authorities arrest suspect in killing of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca
The Chicago Police Department and the U.S. Marshals have taken Xavier L. Tate Jr. into custody on suspicion of murder.
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Authorities arrest suspect in killing of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca
Xaxier L. Tate Jr. was found Wednesday night in the Chicago suburb of Glendale Heights, Illinois, police said.
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Reward grows to $100,000 in search for suspect in slaying of Chicago police officer
The sister of Officer Luis Huesca is pleading with the public to help investigators identify and catch a suspect who allegedly gunned him down.
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Reward now $100,000 for information in killing of Chicago Police Officer
Police have issued an arrest warrant for a 22-year-old in connection with the shooting of the 30-year-old officer and have increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of the shooter.
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Sister of slain Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca speaks out
"I feel like the community needs to show up for him," the sister said.
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Chicago's famous 'rat hole' removed from neighborhood sidewalk
The famous rat-sized dent in a Chicago sidewalk, dubbed the "rat hole," was removed and preserved by city officials Wednesday.
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Chicago's famous 'rat hole' removed and preserved from neighborhood sidewalk
The famous rat-sized dent in a Chicago sidewalk, dubbed the "rat hole," was removed and preserved by city officials Wednesday.
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Video released of person of interest in fatal police officer shooting
Hoping for a break in the homicide investigation of Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca, investigators have released security video of a person of interest.
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Officer's gun taken in fatal shooting in Chicago: Sources
A Chicago police officer, who was gunned down Sunday outside his home after returning from his shift, had his gun taken from him as well as his car in the attack.
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Surveillance video released in connection with Chicago cop killing
Police say the video shows a person of interest in the killing of Officer Luis Huesca.
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Police in Chicago mourn loss of officer
Police are searching for a suspect and a motive in the shooting death of an off-duty Chicago police officer. Authorities say the officer was gunned down as he headed home from his shift.
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Chicago police officer killed on way home from shift: Officials
Police said the officer was in his uniform, but with a jacket over it at the time he was shot.
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At least 40 people shot over the weekend in Chicago
Seven people lost their lives after multiple shootings during a violent weekend in Chicago including one child killed after gunfire erupted at a family gathering.
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9-year-old killed, both parents wounded in mass shooting at family gathering
A child was killed and at least 10 other people were injured, including a 1-year-old and an 9-year-old, when gunfire broke out in Chicago, according to police.
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video released from deadly police shooting in Chicago where 96 shots were fired.
The Chicago Civilian Office of Police Accountability has released bodycam footage of a police shooting that occurred last month in West Garfield Park.
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Two-thirds of Chicago children exposed to lead in water
The estimate from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Stanford University School of Medicine was published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.
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Chicago firefighters scramble to save people in high rise fire
At least eight people were hurt, including an infant, in the blaze, firefighters said.
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Chicago-based Male Mogul Initiative transforms lives
Founded by a former NFL player, the Male Mogul Initiative teaches leadership and provides a path to success for young men from under-resourced Chicago neighborhoods.
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Chicago man takes leisurely stroll on Lake Michigan ice
A Chicago man — dressed in his swim trunks — braved the sub-zero wind chill to take a leisurely stroll on the pancake ice covering Lake Michigan.
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Several injured after Chicago train crashes
A Chicago commuter train collided with rail equipment, injuring at least 19 people, officials said.
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24 injured in Chicago tent collapse
Five people were hospitalized after the tent that was set up for an event outside Chicago collapsed, investigators said.
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Chicago schools cut days short, go virtual amid scorching temperatures
ABC News’ Alex Perez is in Chicago where heat has forced schools to change schedules and cancel in-person classes.
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Thousands of rubber ducks float down Chicago River in annual Duck Derby
Thousands of rubber ducks raced down the Chicago River and floated to the finish line in the annual Duck Derby, a charity event supporting Special Olympics Illinois.
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Man arrested in shooting death of 9-year-old in Chicago, police say
Michael Goodman, 43, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection the death of Serabi Medina, Chicago police officials said in a statement.
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Massive explosion destroys home outside Chicago
Plus, a woman in Maine recovers after fighting off a black bear in her backyard.
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Holiday weekend violence leaves 75 people shot, 13 fatally, in Chicago
More than 70 people were shot, 13 fatally, in Chicago over the holiday weekend, including a father of four who was gunned down at a Father's Day park gathering.
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Memorial Day weekend mayhem leaves 53 shot, 11 fatally, in Chicago
More than 50 people were shot, 11 fatally, over a violent Memorial Day weekend in Chicago, police said.
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Community activists speak out after killing of 24-year-old Chicago police officer
Community members gathered outside the district police station asking for the public's help.
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Dating app users subjected to string of robberies in Chicago
At least nine incidents have occurred in Lawndale since early March.
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Mayors of Chicago, NYC criticize Gov. Abbott's migrant busing to cities
Lightfoot and Adams said Texas intends to begin busing migrants to major cities starting today.
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Brandon Johnson will serve as Chicago's 57th mayor
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson talks about his goals for the city and its residents.
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Chicago mayor-elect talks combatting rising crime levels, investing in education
Brandon Johnson told GMA3 he is committed to addressing "root causes."
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Firefighter killed, 3 others hurt in Chicago high-rise fire
A 25-year veteran firefighter collapsed on the 11th floor and was unable to be revived.
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Chicago residents concerned after 2 women found dead, teen missing
Residents of Little Village are demanding answers from authorities on the incidents.
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Chicago residents sound alarm after 2 women found dead, teen missing
Two women were found dead in recent weeks, and a teenager is now missing in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, community leaders said.
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Chicago firefighter's family killed
All four members of a firefighter's family were killed in a housefire on Chicago's northwest side.
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18-year-old charged in fatal shooting of Chicago police officer
A Chicago police officer was shot and killed Wednesday while responding to a call about a person with a firearm, according to the Chicago Police Department.
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18-year-old charged in fatal shooting of Chicago police officer
Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso was on the force for five years.
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Chicago cop shot and killed while responding to call: Police
The officer was responding to a call about a person with a firearm, police said.
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses bid for reelection
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson both advanced to the runoff election, to be held on April 4.
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At least 1 dead in Chicago high-rise fire
Flames poured from the windows of the 15th floor, where the fire began, before wind spread the blaze to the 24th floor.
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'Austin Plowers,' 'O-Plow Winfrey' among potential names for Chicago snow plows
Chicago leaning into Boaty McBoatface controversy, allowing residents to vote to name six of Chicago’s snow plows.
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Construction worker killed in Chicago building collapse
The worker died at the hospital after he was trapped under several feet of debris for 45 minutes, authorities said.
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Body of missing Northwestern PhD student recovered in Chicago harbor
Peter Salvino, a Ph.D. candidate in Northwestern's interdepartmental neuroscience program, was reported missing on Sunday by his family.
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Chicago high school students walk out of class over gun violence
Students at a Chicago high school are planning a classroom walkout Monday afternoon to protest gun violence just days after a shooting near their campus.
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Chicago artist spreads uplifting messages on sidewalks
Chicago street artist, founder of "Poetry by Boots" Kimberly "Boots" Brown, advocates to spread uplifting messages on all 50 state sidewalks to help others suffering from heartache and mental health.
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