Chicago transgender community faces uphill battle for justice amid ‘epidemic of violence’

CHICAGO (WLS) — Many Chicago area transgender and gender non-conforming people are looking for answers amid…

Off-duty Merrionette Park police officer shot on South Side on way to work

CHICAGO (WLS) — Merrionette Park police said the off-duty officer shot Saturday on Chicago’s South Side…

Victim of violent West Loop car theft hopes new surveillance video will lead to suspect, missing dog

CHICAGO (WLS) — The victim of a violent car theft is speaking out after police released…

Man charged with 1st degree murder for River North road rage stabbing near Mag Mile

CHICAGO (WLS) — A 25-year-old man is charged with first degree murder for the River North…

Mother of Lincoln Park shooting victim thanks good Samaritan who came to son’s aid

CHICAGO (WLS) — On Monday, the mother of 23-year-old Dakotah Earley got to meet and thank…

USPS postal police say they are sidelined during time of heightened crime

CHICAGO (WLS) — The union for postal police said they were once 2,700 members strong. Now,…