Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard called for stronger action to address gun violence in Chicago after her father was shot in the city, she said in a post on social media on Thursday. “This ...

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A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.

A Chicago-based nonprofit is developing a domestic violence hotline aimed at people who have caused harm and want to change their behavior. The hotline would be the first of its kind in Illinois and ...

The new domestic violence task force for Chicago and Cook County held its first meeting Wednesday, as the Cook County State's Attorney also announced some new systemic changes to help survivors and ...

CHICAGO — At least 72 people were shot, including 12 fatally, over the weekend in Chicago, marking a chilling eruption of violence for a city that has struggled with murders and shootings in recent ...

CHICAGO -- Chicago dancers, musicians and visual artists are coming together for a city-wide festival focused on decreasing violence in Chicago. Artistic Director Anthony Moseley stopped by Windy City ...

CHICAGO — When it comes to Chicago and crime, perception isn’t always reality. At times, 2025 brought deadly chaos to Chicago’s shimmering downtown: An 18-victim mass shooting in River North, the ...