A Chicago criminologist challenges our assumptions about why most shootings happen—and what really makes a city safe.

Chicago police are warning of a recent string of residential burglaries in the St. Ben's, Palmer and Logan Square neighborhoods. A man was killed and a woman wounded when a suspect opened fire ...

A man was shot and injured during a dispute between two drivers on Lake Shore Drive in broad daylight on Tuesday.

The cooler weather could have something to do with it, but one organization made sure young men stayed occupied and out of ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other city officials touted the plan at an event Thursday, ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

A dog was shot during a home invasion on the West Side Tuesday night, Chicago police said. Police said officers were responding to a report of shots fired at about 11:02 p.m. in the 1400-block of ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago leaders say crime numbers in the City of Chicago ... In addition to public safety, teen takeovers have been a recent topic of conversation among city leaders.

Chicago's mayor and top cop are speaking on summer safety and violence ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. Steve Bannon, a ...

Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi faces new felony terrorism and hate crime charges following ... not reflect the soul of Chicago. And everyone in our city deserves to feel safe, and no one in our city ...

While overall crime statistics provide a general overview, the safety of tourist-centric areas often differs from citywide data. In Chicago, neighborhoods such as The Loop, River North ...

No matter how effective the Department of Safety and Security is ... Responsive measures mainly refer to how the police plan to respond when crime happens, and presently, the Chicago Police Department ...