Crime

ShotSpotter Debate Rekindled After 14-Minute Search for Shooting Victim in Gresham

ShotSpotter Debate Rekindled After 14-Minute Search for Shooting Victim in Gresham

CHICAGO — A man who was shot during an early morning altercation in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood lay bleeding for nearly 14 minutes before ...

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Semi-Truck Driver Killed In Rollover Crash On Kennedy Expressway, Causing Major Traffic Backup

Semi-Truck Driver Killed In Rollover Crash On Kennedy Expressway, Causing Major Traffic Backup

CHICAGO — A semi-truck driver was killed late Wednesday night in a rollover crash that brought traffic to a standstill on the Kennedy Expressway, ...

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Charges Dropped After Former CPD Deputy Chief Pays Restitution in Tire-Slashing Case

Charges Dropped After Former CPD Deputy Chief Pays Restitution in Tire-Slashing Case

CHICAGO — Charges have been officially dropped against former Chicago Police Deputy Chief Roberto Nieves after he agreed to pay restitution in a tire-slashing ...

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15-Year-Old Charged With Killing Duck and Chicken in Portage Park Backyard

15-Year-Old Charged With Killing Duck and Chicken in Portage Park Backyard

CHICAGO — A 15-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the disturbing killing of two small animals in a backyard on the city’s ...

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Concealed Carry Holder Opens Fire on Armed Robbers During Violent Mugging in Chicago’s West Loop

Concealed Carry Holder Opens Fire on Armed Robbers During Violent Mugging in Chicago’s West Loop

CHICAGO — A violent robbery attempt in the West Loop took an unexpected turn Tuesday morning when a licensed concealed carry holder opened fire ...

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8-Year-Old Girl Shot in South Side Road Rage Incident; Gunman Still at Large

8-Year-Old Girl Shot in South Side Road Rage Incident; Gunman Still at Large

CHICAGO — An 8-year-old girl was wounded late Tuesday night in a road rage shooting on the South Side, prompting a police search for ...

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Man Jailed 3 Years in Cook County Divorce Dispute to Remain Behind Bars, Court Rules

Man Jailed 3 Years in Cook County Divorce Dispute to Remain Behind Bars, Court Rules

CHICAGO — A 60-year-old man who has spent nearly three years in Cook County Jail over a civil divorce dispute will remain incarcerated after ...

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Schaumburg Man Charged in Triple Shooting at Elgin Family Gathering

Schaumburg Man Charged in Triple Shooting at Elgin Family Gathering

ILLINOIS — A 26-year-old Schaumburg man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly shooting three people during a family gathering in unincorporated Elgin over ...

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South Elgin Man Charged With 14 Counts in Child P*rnography Case

South Elgin Man Charged With 14 Counts in Child P*rnography Case

ILLINOIS — A South Elgin man is facing serious legal consequences after being charged with 14 felony counts related to child p*rnography, including dissemination, ...

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Family Sues City After Chicago Police Chase Kills 61-Year-Old Woman

CHICAGO — The family of a woman killed during a Chicago police chase last November is suing the city, alleging officers violated department policies ...

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