Sep 28 Smith & Wesson sued over link to Chicago July 4 parade mass shooting By Kathleen Foody, Associated Press The 11 suits filed Wednesday cite the 22-year-old gunman accused of opening fire on a July Fourth parade in suburban Chicago and killing seven people. The lawsuits are the latest bid by mass shooting victims to hold gun manufacturers legally… Continue reading
Sep 21 Watch 6:27 Texas sheriff opens investigation into Florida flying migrants to Martha’s Vineyard By Stephanie Sy Outrage over Florida Governor Ron Desantis' decision to fly dozens of migrants to Martha's Vineyard last week has led to legal battles. Investigators in Texas say they believe the migrants were lured under false pretenses into boarding charter planes that… Continue watching
Sep 20 8 injured, rushed to hospital in Chicago apartment building explosion By Don Babwin, Associated Press The explosion at the 36-unit, four-story apartment building in the South Austin neighborhood occurred at about 9 a.m., officials said. Continue reading
Jul 19 Emmett Till’s house among Black historical sites to get landmarks funds By Don Babwin, Associated Press Emmett Till's Chicago home is one of more than two dozen historically significant sites that will share $3 million in grant money from a preservation organization. Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 3:11 Remembering the victims of the Highland Park shooting By Courtney Norris Seven people have died from the Highland Park shooting in a suburb of Chicago. We take a moment to remember the victims, the lives they led, and the legacies they leave behind. Continue watching
Jul 05 At least 6 dead, 30 hurt in July 4 parade shooting By Michael Tarm, Kathleen Foody, Roger Schneider, Associated Press A shooter fired on an Independence Day parade from a rooftop in suburban Chicago, spraying the crowd with gunshots initially mistaken for fireworks. Continue reading
Jul 04 Watch 6:08 What we know about the Highland Park mass shooting By Amna Nawaz, Tommy Walters, Lizz Bolaji A mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in a Chicago suburb Monday left at least six people dead and two dozen injured. Authorities have described a person of interest as a 22-year-old white male, with a manhunt now… Continue watching
Jul 04 Shooting at 4th of July parade in Chicago suburb Highland Park leaves 6 dead, two dozen hospitalized By Kathleen Foody, Michael Tarm, Roger Schneider, Associated Press A gunman on a rooftop opened fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago, killed at least six people and wounding at least 30. Continue reading
Mar 15 No charges against 2 Chicago police officers in fatal shootings By Sara Burnett, Don Babwin, Associated Press Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said there was insufficient evidence to charge the officers in the deaths, which were captured on video that showed both suspects appeared to have guns prior to the shootings. Continue reading
Feb 23 Watch 4:06 A teacher’s Brief But Spectacular take on how spoken word poetry amplifies student voice By PBS NewsHour Peter Kahn has taught English and spoken word poetry to thousands of students at Chicago's Oak Park and River Forest High School since 1994. In collaboration with his current and former students, Kahn is releasing the anthology, "Respect the Mic:… Continue watching