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Chicago Police say they'll be "present and visible" for downtown events in wake of shooting
Several reporters were near the scene for CBS News Chicago shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday night, when Chicago Police said a 19-year-old woman was walking on the sidewalk near State and Washington streets and a male shooter she didn't know fired shots.
Safety concerns linger downtown Chicago after shooting amid holiday festivities
Safety concerns persisted in downtown Chicago on Monday as the investigation continued into a shooting following the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.
Holiday chaos in Chicago: Teen gatherings, shooting near Macy’s disrupts festivities
Violence marred the kickoff to Chicago’s holiday season as hundreds of thousands packed downtown this weekend for celebrations.
Woman shot outside Macy's store in the Loop, amid large holiday crowds in downtown Chicago
The shooting happened as crowds were packing downtown for the annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza.
Witnesses describe chaos after shooting near Macy's in downtown Chicago
Witnesses described what they heard and saw to WGN News after a woman was shot near Macy's in downtown Chicago.
Woman shot near Macy's on State Street in downtown Chicago
A woman was injured in a shooting near Macy's on State Street in downtown Chicago late Saturday night, authorities said.
Crowds return to Chicago's Loop a day after shooting that wounded woman outside Macy's
Video obtained by CBS News Chicago shows the 19-year-old being transported on a stretcher out of the department store.
2 women hospitalized after shooting in downtown Chicago Macy's store
Two women are hospitalized following a shooting near a Macy's store in downtown Chicago, officials said. For 15 years, former Texas schoolteacher Kayla Morris put every dollar she could save into a home for her growing family.
Chicago Tribune rips 'outlandish' teachers union for demanding higher pay: 'Should be embarrassed'
The Chicago Tribune editorial board called out teachers unions on Sunday for demanding higher pay, despite already having ...
Ex-Chicago alderman’s testimony details gifts, bribes received in Madigan corruption trial
The corruption trial of Madigan continues with scathing testimony from FBI informant and former Chicago alderperson Danny ...
Video shows aftermath of downtown Chicago shooting, raising fresh safety concerns
Just days after a woman was shot near a downtown Chicago Macy’s, safety concerns remain top of mind for residents.
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Voters don't like direction of Chicago budget negotiations, alders' opinion poll shows - WGN Evening News
A majority of Chicagoans believe Mayor Brandon Johnson is being irresponsible and uncollaborative in the ongoing budget talks ...
Officials speak after violence disrupts holiday cheer in downtown Chicago
State Street in downtown Chicago is lit in all sorts of Christmas lights and decorations ahead of the holiday season, but it ...
Chicago nonprofit sees record-breaking $15M donation from MacKenzie Scott
Community Investment Corp. said it's considering endowing a new scholarship with the record-breaking gift, which marks the ...
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Chicago Bears get great 2025 draft news before Week 13
The Chicago Bears suffered their fifth defeat in a row on during Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. The 30-27 loss ...
Woman killed in SW Side hit-and-run identified; Chicago police searching for driver
A 54-year-old Chicago woman has been identified as the person killed while crossing the street near Western and Marquette.
Legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka back in Chicago
I was born in Pennsylvania and raised in Pittsburgh, but Chicago is my home . . . and it is my life. It’s the people I miss — ...