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A woman was killed by police officers in suburban Mundelein Monday.

Stopping violent attacks before they happen is the mission of The National Threat Assessment Center.

Officer Crespo's sister says their family is rallying around the 21-year CPD veteran, lifelong Chicagoan, and doting uncle by raising money for his medical and future expenses.

The NTAC conducts behavioral research and preventative guidance to stop targeted violence in schools, using the same tools the Secret Service employs to protect presidents and dignitaries.

A wake was held on Monday in Durango, Mexico for Chicago-born teenager Kevin Gonzalez.

May is National Barbecue Month, and one local restaurant is cooking up something to help others.

The 17-year-old boy killed in a shooting that injured two other young people Saturday night during a post-prom party at a northwest Indiana home has been identified.