Chicago

A thumbnail-size "switch" turns a gun from semi-automatic to automatic. Authorities see a correlation between an uptick in mass shootings and the rise of switch-equipped guns and extended magazines.

The venue has remained an independent outlet for thousands of bands spanning just about every genre ever since it opened its doors in 1982.

School systems around the country are assessing the role police officers should play in schools.

The new policy gives the department permanent rules about when officers can and can't engage in an activity that can endanger themselves, those they're chasing and bystanders.

The teen, who was shot in the back by a police officer, was unarmed and had his arms raised to surrender, according to a lawsuit. The bullet severely damaged part of the seventh-grader's spine.

The proposal also includes transit cards that will help Illinois residents paying an average of $4.46 per gallon at the pump, compared to a national average of $4.23.

Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke will be released from prison on Feb. 3, according to reports.

Teachers began refusing to show up for their jobs in person on Wednesday amid skyrocketing COVID-19 cases, prompting the cancellation of classes for more than 300,000 public school students.

The conflict started when Mayor Lori Lightfoot ordered all city workers, including police officers, to submit their vaccine status to the city.

Many venues received their federal grant money after months of delay from the Small Business Administration.