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Proposed Chicago police resource cuts could land city in court, top officials warn

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed cuts to the police department in specific areas may violate a consent decree forged between the city, state and a federal court, the Illinois attorney general warned.

VIDEO October 29

Chicago police investigating Jewish man gunned down while walking to synagogue

Fox News’ Jonathan Hunt on Chicago police investigating if the shooting of a Jewish man was a hate crime.

VIDEO October 28

Chicago man shot while walking to synagogue

A Chicago man was shot while walking to a synagogue in his neighborhood. (Credit: Fox32 Chicago)

CRIME October 12

Mob of up to 30 looters, some armed, ransack freight train in Chicago

Dramatic footage captures the moment a mob of around 30 people loot a freight train in Chicago Friday and then make off with appliances like air fryers and flat-screen TVs.

VIDEO October 12

Mob of up to 30 armed looters ransack freight train in Chicago

Six people have been arrested after an armed mob burglarized a train on Chicago's West Side Friday.

Kamala Harris September 24

Former Chicago gangster blames VP Harris, Dems for turf war between local gangs, Venezuela's Tren de Aragua

Former Chicago gangster Tyrone Muhammad called out VP Kamala Harris for her "oxymoronic" crime policies, warning "Americans should be afraid" about the crime surge.

VIDEO September 23

Chicago resident sounds alarm on gang violence, migrant crisis: 'It's very scary'

Octavia Mitchell, founder of non-profit organization Heal Your Heart, joins 'America Reports' to discuss the impact of gang activity after losing three family members to gun violence.

VIDEO September 19

Chicago City Council votes overwhelmingly in favor of ShotSpotter technology despite mayor's resistance

Former 911 dispatcher in Chicago Keith Thornton Jr. joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss backlash against Mayor Brandon Johnson's stance and why he believes the gunfire detection system is critical for the community.  

VIDEO August 26

Former Illinois police chief says cops are 'the real heroes' of the DNC

Tom Weitzel, a retired Riverside, Illinois police chief, praises the Chicago PD for its work ensuring a safe, peaceful Democratic convention amid large protests.

VIDEO August 22

Vivek Ramaswamy weighs in on the Democratic National Convention

Former GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy weighs in on the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris' upcoming speech, and crime in Chicago.