Chicagoland News
Joliet toddler in critical condition after accidental shooting self in head
The child's mother was at the home at the time and was cooperating with investigators, police said.
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Crime
14-year-old shot in South Deering near Trumbull Park Fieldhouse
Another teenager was shot on the city's far south side last night, authorities said.
Illinois Business
Pritzker promises unemployment fund debt payoff by year end
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday that the state's relatively low jobless rate will help him keep his promise to pay off coronavirus-era debt in the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund by year's end.
Crime
Woman in Austin hit in the head and robbed by someone she knew
A woman in the Austin neighborhood was reportedly hit in the head, robbed of personal belongings, and hospitalized early this morning and, according to police, she knew the attacker.
Crime
Two, including officer, taken to hospital after shots fired inside CPD Office at Homan Square
A man used a fire escape Monday to infiltrate a Chicago police facility while officers were undergoing a SWAT training exercise and grabbed at least two guns before he was shot and wounded by police, the chief said.
Crime
Boy pulled from lake after aunt allegedly pushed him dies
Josiah Brown, who had been in grave condition and was not expected to survive since he was pulled from the lake last Monday, was pronounced dead shortly after 10 a.m. Sunday, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
White Sox
White Sox eliminated in AL Central, 6th loss in row
Dylan Cease pitched six scoreless innings, but the White Sox bullpen got tagged and Chicago was eliminated in the AL Central with a 4-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
Crime
Two men killed in double homicide in North Lawndale
Two men are dead this morning after they were both found shot in the head in the North Lawndale neighborhood, authorities said.
Crime
Argument between brothers leaves 1 dead, another on the run
An argument between two brothers escalated to murder Saturday afternoon after one killed the other in the North Park neighborhood, authorities said.
White Sox
White Sox say La Russa will not return to dugout this season
La Russa was waiting for clearance to return to the dugout and managing during games. But Chicago had just 11 games left heading into Saturday night's matchup with Detroit.
Crime
Names of victims in suburban Chicago shooting released
The names of three people found shot outside a suburban Chicago home and the man believed to have killed them before fatally shooting himself have been released.
Crime
18-year-old charged in the brutal beating of Chef in Chinatown
Chicago Police announced attempted murder and other charges against an 18-year-old man yesterday in connection to the carjacking and brutal beating of a 61-year-old Chef in Chinatown last April.