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Chicago police officers investigate a crime scene July 22, 2021, after eight people were wounded in a shooting involving a party bus in the 1600 block of North LaSalle Drive in the Old Town Triangle neighborhood.

At least 7 party bus riders, 1 bystander wounded in Old Town Triangle in 1 of 3 mass shootings

July 22, 2021 at 7:31 p.m.

Eight people were wounded after gunmen opened fire on a group of people using a party bus service Wednesday near a gas station in the Old Town Triangle neighborhood on...

A demonstrator burns an American flag during a march in the Loop on May 29, 2020, to draw attention to the May 25 police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Chicago police again face criticism for response to unrest over George Floyd murder, as federal monitor files report

July 20, 2021 at 6:38 p.m.

Nearly a year after Chicago residents testified in federal court to allege mistreatment by Chicago police officers during protests last summer, a court official in charge of monitoring court-mandated police...

8 wounded in city shootings since Saturday afternoon, police say

July 17, 2021 at 9:12 p.m.

Eight people, including a 14-year-old boy and 16-year-old boy, were wounded in city shootings Saturday afternoon on the South and West sides, Chicago police said. The 14-year-old boy was shot...

A drummer performs as family and friends of Keith Cooper hold a vigil in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood on July 16, 2021.

Two teens charged in death of 73-year-old Vietnam War veteran who police say was beaten during carjacking attempt in Hyde Park strip mall

July 16, 2021 at 9:12 p.m.

An 18-year-old and a 17-year-old have been charged with murder in the death of a Vietnam War veteran who was struck on the head during a carjacking attempt Wednesday in...

A Chicago police detective makes a phone call at a crime scene at West 79th Street and South Justine Street in Chicago after five people were shot and wounded there on July 14, 2021.

5 people shot Wednesday afternoon in Gresham in second mass shooting of the day. 5 others shot in West Garfield Park after midnight.

July 14, 2021 at 6:59 p.m.

Five people were shot in the Gresham neighborhood on the South Side Wednesday afternoon in Chicago's second mass shooting of the day, officials said. Three were in critical condition after...

Chicago police Superintendent David Brown arrives to speak to the media at police headquarters in Chicago on July 13, 2021. He talked about his meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House.

Chicago police Superintendent David Brown again pushes for stronger bonds, also shares discussion with Biden and creation of federal strike force

July 13, 2021 at 4:26 p.m.

Superintendent David Brown used Londre Sylvester, a local rapper, as his latest example for why he believes the court system needs to increase its bond threshold. Sylvester was ambushed and...

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At least 7 party bus riders, 1 bystander wounded in Old Town Triangle in 1 of 3 mass shootings

Chicago police again face criticism for response to unrest over George Floyd murder, as federal monitor files report

8 wounded in city shootings since Saturday afternoon, police say

Two teens charged in death of 73-year-old Vietnam War veteran who police say was beaten during carjacking attempt in Hyde Park strip mall

5 people shot Wednesday afternoon in Gresham in second mass shooting of the day. 5 others shot in West Garfield Park after midnight.

Chicago police Superintendent David Brown again pushes for stronger bonds, also shares discussion with Biden and creation of federal strike force

The final of four: Last Monty and Rose piping plover egg hatches with help at Lincoln Park Zoo

Man wanted on warrant shot to death during confrontation with cops on West Side, authorities say

Amputee beaten to death by drug dealer in home invasion, prosecutors say

Man charged federally in connection with shooting of 2 ATF agents, 1 Chicago cop