Chicago served as a major drug distribution hub due to its central location and transportation networks, driving gang ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are doubling down on their efforts targeting gangs in the city. The announcement comes as CPD Superintendent David Brown said gangs are driving the increase in violent ...

Some locals are working to prevent youngsters from sliding into gangs, but others ask the troops to come sooner.

On Saturday, Trump said on Truth Social Chicago was “about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR.” His post also referenced the Vietnam War movie “Apocalypse Now” and had imagery depicting ...

WASHINGTON (WLS) -- President Donald Trump slammed Chicago's violence as he kicked off African American History Month at the White House Wednesday during a meeting with African American ministers.

Some Chicago residents said they’ve seen a decrease in violent crime and are concerned that a National Guard deployment could negatively impact it.

Unlawful re-entry cases are on the rise at the federal courthouse. They open a rare window into immigration enforcement ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Eight people were killed and 50 others were wounded over the Labor Day weekend in dozens of shootings in Chicago, where President Donald Trump has seized on crime to try to justify a ...

Cedric Hawkins doesn’t take his age lightly. At 44, he’s had nine relatives killed by gun violence. “Only one of my family members made it to be in his 40s,” Hawkins said. After growing up around ...