Law
Summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in Northern District of Illinois: September 15, 2022
Here is a brief summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois.
Chicago News
Crime
3-year-old and 8-year-old shot while inside homes in separate incidents overnight
A 3-year-old and an 8-year-old were both struck by gunfire while inside their homes last night in separate incidents on the city's south side, authorities said.
Crime
13-year-old critical after shot in the head at random on Lower West Side
The incident happened last night around 10:30 p.m. when a 13-year-old boy and his uncle were returning to a residence on the city's lower west side where family members were still gathered after a birthday party.
Crime
R. Kelly convicted on many counts, acquitted of trial fixing
A federal jury on Wednesday convicted R. Kelly of several child pornography and sex abuse charges in his hometown of Chicago, delivering another legal blow to a singer who used to be one of the biggest R&B stars in the world.
Business
Rail strike would impact consumers, businesses
The Association of American Railroads trade group estimates that a strike would cost the economy $2 billion a day. The Business Roundtable says a strike would be an “economic catastrophe.”
Politics
Pritzker calls up Guard to help care for arriving migrants
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday called up 75 members of the Illinois National Guard to help organize shelter, food and medical care for migrants arriving by bus from Texas.
Crime
9 shot, 2 killed in Washington Park gunfight
Two groups clashed in Washington Park last night and police said members of each group opened fire on each other, leaving nine people shot in the incident and two killed.
Arts
Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died, age 87
Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, whose music entertained fans over a more than 60-year career that began with the Ramsey Lewis Trio and made him one of the country’s most successful jazz musicians, has died. He was 87.
Chicago News
Infant boy found dead in Lincoln Square apartment
Police were called to a residence in the Lincoln Square neighborhood around 4:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon where they found an unresponsive 13-day-old infant.
Crime
Four teens shot Sunday afternoon, 1 by CCL holder during robbery attempt
Four teenagers were shot Sunday afternoon in four separate incidents, authorities said. The youngest was shot by a CCL holder while in the process of stealing a car.
Crime
Two killed in wrong-way crash on Lake Shore Drive overnight
Two drivers are dead after a wrong-way crash on Lake Shore Drive early Sunday morning in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Crime
Man arrested and charged with first-degree murder after fatal Sunday morning hit-and-run
Chicago Police announced first-degree murder charges against 25-year-old Joseph Verdone in the hit-and-run death of 22-year-old Enrique Martinez on the city's Near West Side.