Riders on CTA buses and trains have a low chance of being a violent crime victim, a Tribune review shows, despite high-profile crimes this year.

1908: Jack Johnson — who lived in Chicago and owned a short-lived cafe in the Bronzeville neighborhood — became the first ...

From his hospital room at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Gilkey talked about his recovery and his fear of getting back on the CTA again.

A 62-year-old man was brutally attacked on a CTA bus in Chicago, and his family is calling for increased security measures after the incident, which is just one of many violent incidents on public ...

Times reporters wanted to know whether shocking, unprovoked attacks in which the accused have a history of years of severe, untreated mental illness could have been prevented. They're still following ...

A local rapper is stepping up to help a mom and her two kids after they were brutally attacked by a group of children on the ...

Delivered during the Community of Congregations’ Multifaith Thanksgiving Service at Unity Temple on Nov. 23: Over the last year I have been honestly amazed at how organized the faith communities of ...

Detroit native Tony “SuperBad” Harrison knocked out Brain Chaves in the fourth round at Fox Theatre on Dec. 20, highlighting ...

The Trump administration extended National Guard deployments in Chicago despite a judge’s order blocking them. Sen. Tammy Duckworth challenged Defense officials, saying the Guard may be used for urban ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The crime-fighting arm of the IRS spent less time tracking down tax evaders this year, instead picking up some new responsibilities, such as helping with immigration enforcement and ...

Big Ten season is finally here, and Illinois opens on the road against a red-hot Ohio State team that has been scoring at will under Jake Diebler.