Crime
Two 13-year-old boys identified after they were found shot in vacant home in Roseland
Two 13-year-old boys who were found shot in a vacant home and later pronounced dead on Thursday morning have now been identified, authorities said.
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Crime
Man with Adam Toledo when he was shot by police is acquitted
Ruben Roman, 23, the man who was out with 13-year-old Adam Toledo at 2:30 a.m. before he was shot by a Chicago police officer in March 2021, was acquitted of weapons charges Friday by a Cook County Judge.
Crime
Former DePaul student and Northbrook native sentenced to 7 1/2 years for terrorism charge
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the young convert designed, used, and taught a computer program to disseminate violent propaganda online. He was convicted last year of attempting to provide material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization.
Crime
Security guard killed during armed robbery at Calumet City Mall
Two men tried to rob a jewelry store at the mall but were met by the security guard, police said. The robbers then pulled out weapons and fire several rounds.
Illinois Business
Illinois voters approve collective bargaining amendment
With its passage, Illinois is prohibited from becoming a right-to-work state. All employees under union contracts can be required to pay union dues, regardless of political or religious affiliation.
Crime
McHenry County Coroner: Driver who killed 7 on highway was intoxicated
A woman who drove the wrong way on Interstate 90 in northern Illinois, causing a crash that killed a family of six and a 13-year-old family friend, as well as herself, was intoxicated at the time, the McHenry County Coroner said Monday.
Crime
Robber, clerk fatally shoot each other in Chicago grocery
Nicholas Williams, 24, was attempting to rob the El Barakah Supermarket in South Shore when he was shot by 63-year-old clerk Ali Hassan of Berwyn. Williams returned fire and struck Hassan during the exchange. Both later died from their injuries.
Chicago Politics
US Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia running for mayor of Chicago
Garcia has for years made known his desire to lead Chicago and he ran unsuccessfully against Mayor Rahm Emanuel in 2015 in the city's first runoff election. He will join an already crowded field of candidates hoping to unseat Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as she runs for a second term.
Crime
Austin man charged with murder, dismemberment, and concealment after body discovered in trash this week
An Austin neighborhood man was charged by Chicago Police on Tuesday with a disturbing set of felony counts after the dismembered remains of a man were found at various locations around the Austin neighborhood this week.
Crime
Chicago man gets life in prison for killing 6 family members
A judge sentenced Diego Uribe Cruz to life in prison for the 2016 murder of six family members, including his 10-year-old and 13-year-old nephews, in their Gage Park bungalow on the city’s Southwest Side.
Illinois Politics
Election Day 2022: Bailey vs. Pritzker highlights Illinois' races but others could be key bellwethers
The high-profile Illinois Gubernatorial highlights today's elections but other Illinois races could prove to be key bellwethers for how the nation feels about the direction of the country.
Crime
15-year-old shot and killed in Little Village
Another teenager was shot and killed in the Little Village neighorhood last night, authorities said.