The city of Chicago has demolished more than 250 vacant buildings this year in an effort to eliminate potential gang hangouts in high-crime neighborhoods.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said in a statement Thursday the demolitions are part of a joint initiative between Chicago police and the city's Department of Buildings.
The city has focused on vacant and dangerous buildings that could become havens for illegal activity such as drug use and prostitution. Buildings are targeted for demolition based on recommendations from the community and the number of calls for service received.
Sunday, May 26 2013 12:28 PM EDT2013-05-26 16:28:24 GMT
The tornado that struck Oklahoma on Monday took a devastating toll in the number of lives lost and property destroyed. But amidst the anguish and destruction there is another heart-wrenching tragedy.
The tornado that struck Oklahoma on Monday took a devastating toll in the number of lives lost and property destroyed. But amidst the anguish and destruction there is another "heart-wrenching" tragedy -- displaced pets.
Monday, February 25 2013 1:41 PM EST2013-02-25 18:41:37 GMT
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Sunday, May 26 2013 9:30 PM EDT2013-05-27 01:30:45 GMT
The manager of a local gentleman's club was shot dead, and a woman inside the sports car he was driving was wounded, early Sunday in the Goose Island area, Chicago Police said.
The manager of a local gentleman's club was shot dead, and a woman inside the sports car he was driving was wounded, early Sunday in the Goose Island area, Chicago Police said.
Sunday, May 26 2013 8:46 PM EDT2013-05-27 00:46:55 GMT
Chicago police questioned the suspect in the shooting death of 6-month-old Jonylah Watkins on Sunday, a law enforcement source told the Chicago Sun-Times. The baby girl was fatally shot in March.
Chicago police questioned the suspect in the shooting death of 6-month-old Jonylah Watkins on Sunday, a law enforcement source told the Chicago Sun-Times. The baby girl was fatally shot in March.
Sunday, May 26 2013 7:33 PM EDT2013-05-26 23:33:03 GMT
Six people were killed and 13 others wounded in violence across the city since Friday night — including the manager of a Far South Side gentleman's club.
Six people were killed and 13 others wounded in violence across the city since Friday night — including the manager of a Far South Side gentleman's club.
Sunday, May 26 2013 1:28 PM EDT2013-05-26 17:28:30 GMT
A woman suffering from dementia, diabetes and short-term memory loss was reported missing from the Orland Square Mall in southwest suburban Orland Park Saturday night.
A woman suffering from dementia, diabetes and short-term memory loss was reported missing from the Orland Square Mall in southwest suburban Orland Park Saturday night.
Sunday, May 26 2013 12:54 PM EDT2013-05-26 16:54:05 GMT
Once a year, bicyclists take over Chicago's scenic Lake Shore Drive. On this cool and sunny Sunday morning, hundreds of riders filled the 15-mile stretch on bikes of every shape and size.
Once a year, bicyclists take over Chicago's scenic Lake Shore Drive. On this cool and sunny Sunday morning, hundreds of riders filled the 15-mile stretch on bikes of every shape and size.
Sunday, May 26 2013 12:28 PM EDT2013-05-26 16:28:24 GMT
The tornado that struck Oklahoma on Monday took a devastating toll in the number of lives lost and property destroyed. But amidst the anguish and destruction there is another heart-wrenching tragedy.
The tornado that struck Oklahoma on Monday took a devastating toll in the number of lives lost and property destroyed. But amidst the anguish and destruction there is another "heart-wrenching" tragedy -- displaced pets.
Sunday, May 26 2013 12:22 PM EDT2013-05-26 16:22:36 GMT
Chicago police charged Julio Chavez Jr., 34, with felony arson and burglary on Sunday, after he was found at the scene of a luxury boat fire on Saturday.
Chicago police charged Julio Chavez Jr., 34, with felony arson and burglary on Sunday, after he was found at the scene of a luxury boat fire on Saturday.
