Chicago Journal
16-year-old critical after shot in the eye
Police said a 16-year-old boy was in a residence on the above block when an unknown person entered, pulled a gun, and fired shots. The teenager was shot in his eye.
Chicago News
Crime
Teenager in critical condition after being shot in the leg in Morgan Park
A responding officer was reportedly able to successfully apply a tourniquet to the victim's injuries, and the victim was transported to Christ Hospital where he was listed in critical condition.
Crime
12-year-old dies after being shot celebrating birthday with family
She was in the passenger seat of a family member's car when three men fired on another vehicle and one of those bullets struck her in the back of the head, police said.
Crime
2 charged in killing of Chicago man hanging Christmas lights
Pedro Mendiola and Moises Barrios were charged with first-degree murder and more than two dozen counts of armed robbery with a dangerous weapon, aggravated battery with a dangerous weapon, criminal damage to property, and other charges.
Crime
Two Chicago Police officers wounded in shooting, suspect in custody
The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. at the Original Maxwell Street hot dog stand on the city's west side as the gunman and one of the officers waited in line.
Crime
70-year-old stowaway pleads guilty, sentenced to 3+ years
Local legend Marilyn Hartman, 70, was sentenced to 3+ years after pleading guilty to felony counts of criminal trespass and escape from electronic monitoring. She was given well over 2 years credit for time she has been in custody.
Chicago Journal
Illinois' ex-House speaker, Mike Madigan, charged with racketeering and bribery
Madigan, 79, is charged with 22 counts, according to the indictment.
Chicago Journal
12-year-old girl shot while in a car with family, in critical condition
The girl reportedly sustained one gunshot wound to the back of her head and is in critical condition.
Chicago Journal
Another 16-year-old was shot several times this morning on the south side
As of now, police don't know much about the incident as the victim was dropped off at the hospital, but it was the second 16-year-old victim this morning.
Chicago Journal
Teenager shot dead in River North
Witnesses reported about 6 shots fired and the 16-year-old victim was pronounced dead on scene.
Chicago Journal
State expecting to receive $760m from opiod settlement
Most of the money is required to be used to address the nation’s opioid addiction and overdose epidemic, which has been linked to more than 500,000 deaths over the last two decades.
Law
Chicago Park District legal bills cost taxpayers over $300,000 in abuse case, so far
The inspector general's office reported in January that there was evidence supporting 29 of the 49 allegations investigated.