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NASCAR will not race on Chicago’s streets in 2027 after the city and the series couldn’t finalize a date; the Grant Park event is replaced by a return to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet on June 25–27, with officials saying they remain open to a future Chicago return.
Two men were injured in a downtown Indianapolis shooting early Sunday morning; both are in stable condition as police investigate two gunfire incidents near East South Street and South Meridian Street. Officers detained a person seen with a gun, found a gun near a car with a woman, and recovered four additional guns from a nearby garbage can; four people were detained while investigators determine any involvement. This is a developing story.
Two people were killed and seven wounded in an early-morning downtown Asheville shooting described by police as a direct retaliatory act tied to a July 5 incident; authorities say it is not traditional gang violence, but investigators have identified several persons of interest and are coordinating with local, state and federal partners as they probe connections and ongoing violence in the city.
A mass shooting in downtown Tucson left nine people injured as two groups clashed; a suspect was shot by a responding officer and is in custody, with investigators reviewing the incident and officials calling for safety improvements.
A mass shooting in downtown Tucson early Sunday left nine people injured as officers responded; a Tucson Police Department officer shot the fleeing suspect, who was taken to a local hospital in life-threatening condition. Victims were treated on scene and transported for care. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department leads the criminal investigation into the officer-involved shooting, with a parallel internal review by TPD, while Mayor Regina Romero called for action on gun violence.
Crisis negotiators are working to resolve a hostage situation after a bomb threat at a Chase Bank in downtown Bakersfield, where a suspect has barricaded themselves inside, prompting lockdowns around City Hall and nearby buildings as police respond.
Six adults were taken to area hospitals with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a fight between two groups on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh; several others were arrested on the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
Thousands gathered downtown as the Chicago River was dyed bright green for St. Patrick’s Day—the 64th annual dyeing by Plumbers Local 130. The process began around 9:52 a.m. between Columbus Drive and Orleans Street, using a vegetable-based dye (about 40 pounds) released from boats and stirred by support vessels. The tradition, started in 1962 by Stephen Bailey, has become a citywide symbol that lasts for several days.
Two people were killed and five others injured in a mass shooting inside EZ's Lounge in downtown Oakland around 3:30 a.m. One victim, a 33-year-old woman, died at the scene; another, a 25-year-old man, died later at a hospital. Five injured victims were hospitalized with at least three in stable condition. Police recovered multiple firearms, detained several people, and are investigating with the homicide unit; tips are being sought from the public.
A Portland Metro Chamber report says downtown’s office demand won’t rebound to pre-pandemic levels, with 2025 leasing at record lows and vacancies at record highs, even as foot traffic improves due to residents and visitors. The shift reflects lasting changes from hybrid work, requiring a broader downtown mix—housing, entertainment, small businesses and attractions—to sustain activity beyond weekday office crowds. Regional job growth lags and housing affordability remains a constraint, while policy steps like accelerating permits and attracting investment (including Moda Center upgrades) are cited to diversify the economy and restore vitality.
Springfield officials say there is no immediate or credible threat after emailed bomb threats targeting schools and public facilities prompted closures and safety concerns. Downtown streets were briefly blocked but have reopened as police continue investigating; City Schools canceled classes for the day as a precaution, and residents were urged to avoid the downtown area while authorities address the situation.
Ohio Congressman Mike Turner and the Downtown Dayton Security Working Group will hold a press conference to discuss safety concerns in downtown Dayton, including recommendations for improved security, social services, and intergovernmental coordination, amid community safety concerns and plans for a temporary police substation to enhance law enforcement presence.
Chicago's first-ever downtown celebration of 'Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' will feature live performances, a fireworks display, and a televised countdown, with security measures and street closures in place for attendees along the Riverwalk from Wells to Lake, starting at 5 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
A shooting in downtown Chicago on December 28, 2025, resulted in one man dead and three others critically injured as four suspects approached and opened fire on victims getting into a car; suspects fled the scene and are at large.
Lynchburg's $8 million Riverfront Park Amphitheater project is ahead of schedule and expected to boost downtown businesses and attract larger acts, with completion anticipated in the next few months and opening by spring.