Crime in Chicago runs on criminal investigations, law enforcement, the justice system and public safety, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in specific incidents and the broader trends across the city.
A 17-year-old faces 17 burglary counts and one attempted burglary count as police link him to a crew hitting Chicago businesses.
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Do you think crime in your Chicago neighborhood is getting better or worse?
Authorities responded to a reported beeping sound in a trash container at Terminal 2.
A 37-year-old man faces murder and robbery charges following the death of a Chicago Transit Authority janitor.
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Do you think crime in your city is getting better compared to last year?
Police data shows Chicago's 2026 homicide and shooting totals running below 2025 and 2024 levels through October 31.
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Should federal agencies be required to recover all misappropriated funds from nonprofit organizations?
The U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals ruled against a local group following reports of fraudulent payments.
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Do you trust federal prosecutors to be transparent about their communications with government officials?
Two Justice Department attorneys move to exit a case involving potential misconduct allegations in Chicago federal court.
Day to day, that means investigations, court proceedings, public safety policy and agency staffing. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Public safety in the city is defined by the interaction between municipal agencies and the neighborhoods they serve. Reported stories often pivot on how a specific incident relates to longer-term changes in local safety metrics.
