Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page By David M. Shribman Globe Correspondent August 25, 2018 Some 2,600 official delegates crowded inside the convention hall in August 1968, as 100,000 protesters roamed, and then rioted, outside. At least 11,900 police officers, 7,500 Army troops airlifted … [Read more...] about Chicago 1968: when it all changed
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Chicago family demands “independent and transparent” investigation after teen’s suicide
CHICAGO -- A family is grieving Sunday over the loss of a loved one they say was at the hands of Chicago Police officers. The medical examiner's report, however, provides an entirely different account. CBS Chicago reports the family of Steven Rosenthal, 15, says there is no way he would take his own life, but police say ballistics and camera evidence shows that officers did not … [Read more...] about Chicago family demands “independent and transparent” investigation after teen’s suicide
24 Hours in Gun-Controlled Chicago: 6 Fatally Shot, 10 Wounded
Between Wednesday morning and Thursday morning, six people were shot and killed and another ten were shot and wounded in gun-controlled Chicago. The violence included a 16-year-old girl shot in the head during a triple shooting late Wednesday.The Chicago Tribune reports that the triple shooting was followed by three separate fatal shootings that occurred “within an … [Read more...] about 24 Hours in Gun-Controlled Chicago: 6 Fatally Shot, 10 Wounded
Suspect arrested in shooting of ATF agent in Chicago
CHICAGO -- A suspect in the shooting of an ATF agent in Chicago last week has been arrested, a federal law enforcement source tells CBS News' senior investigative producer Pat Milton. The unidentified Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) agent was conducting a surveillance operation on the city's South Side May 4 when he was ambushed. Chicago Police said … [Read more...] about Suspect arrested in shooting of ATF agent in Chicago
Danny Farquhar, Chicago White Sox pitcher, has brain hemorrhage during game
CHICAGO -- White Sox reliever Danny Farquhar was in stable but critical condition Saturday, a day after suffering a brain hemorrhage while in the dugout during a game. Farquhar passed out in the sixth inning Friday night after getting two outs against Houston. He was helped by team medical personnel and on-site EMTs, and regained consciousness before he was taken to a … [Read more...] about Danny Farquhar, Chicago White Sox pitcher, has brain hemorrhage during game