-
Six students from Chicago and its suburbs are among more than two dozen whose anti-violence activism has earned them Giffords Courage Fellowships to aid…
-
Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a law allowing courts to take weapons away from people who pose a threat of violence to themselves or others.The Republican's…
-
More than 60 children aged 15 or younger have been shot in Chicago this year.June began with three children shot in Chicago over three days. The month…
-
The Rev. Jesse Jackson and an activist priest say they'll stage a protest that will shut down part of a busy interstate in Chicago despite warnings of…
-
The Chicago Crime Commission has officially unveiled its first new street-gang guide in six years, detailing changes in where and how 59 Chicago gangs…
-
The Illinois House has approved legislation to create a procedure to temporarily confiscate guns from people threatening violence.The House voted 80-32…
-
A mix up at Cook County Jail led to the mistaken release of a man charged with threatening violence at gay bars in Chicago.Authorities say they're…
-
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner agrees that Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens should resign.Republican Rauner said Thursday he is "deeply troubled" by a Missouri…
-
Illinois courts are considering if a state law that allows judges to limit teen defendants' social media postings unfairly restricts defendants' First…
-
Few candidates for public office have been more personally affected by gun violence than Chris Kennedy.The Democrat was a child when his father and uncle,…