Crime
While conducting a traffic stop in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on Thursday, police said he attempted to flee (in his personal vehicle with license plates registered to his home), and struck and injured a Chicago Police Officer.
Crime
Jalon James, 11, was going to buy milk with his twin brother when he was struck and killed while crossing a street in the city's Lawndale neighborhood on Thursday. The driver remains at large.
Sports
Sailing on Lake Michigan in front of home crowds on Chicago’s Navy Pier would provide the perfect backdrop for skipper Jimmy Spithill and Team USA to claim their first SailGP regatta victory.
Crime
Around 8:21 a.m., police said they found an as yet unidentified man dead with a gunshot wound to his face.
Chicago News
The 52-year-old officer, who had been on desk duty since shortly after the incident last summer, resigned from the Department in May before any formal disciplinary action was announced against him. He had been a Chicago officer since 1998.
Crime
Whitley Temple, 34, of the West Garfield Park neighborhood faces several felony counts, including aggravated battery of a peace officer and attempted murder. She was due for an initial court appearance Wednesday.
Weather
In Chicago, the May deaths of three women when temperatures climbed into the 90s served as a fresh reminder of the dangers of such heat — particularly for people who live alone or are dealing with certain health issues.
Crime
Officer Erik Moreno was greeted by fellow officers, who cheered as he left a Chicago hospital in a wheelchair.
Crime
A man was killed and three more were wounded Saturday afternoon in a drive-by shooting on the city's south side.
Chicago News
Rumors swirled about the incident all last week but was confirmed after multiple outlets obtained the police report via Freedom of Information Act requests to south suburban Flossmoor Police.
Crime
In a press conference, Police Superintendent David Brown said the crime spree began May 27, and Brown indicated that he expects more charges to be forthcoming as more victims are interviewed.
Crime
Coroners on Tuesday identified a Naperville man who was fatally shot after he charged a police officer with a hatchet during a traffic stop.