Armed robbery spree hits multiple South Side neighborhoods
Chicago police are warning the public about a recent string of armed robberies in the Washington Park, Woodlawn and West Woodlawn neighborhoods.
Deadly crash sends car into Calumet Heights business, Chicago police say
Chicago police are investigating a deadly crash Wednesday on the city's South Side. Witnesses told ABC7 the crash was the result of drag racing.
NBC 5 Responds helps resolve utility billing dispute for Chicago widow
When Marsha Thomas’ husband died four years ago, she quickly learned how overwhelming it can be to settle affairs after a loss. Bit by bit, she switched accounts into her name. But one slipped through the cracks: the ComEd account in her late husband’s name. “You have to...
Car of missing CPS teacher found
We have a breaking news update on the search for a missing CPS teacher. Leslie Moreno has been closely following this case and joins us live with the latest information.
Missing girl, 12, last seen on Chicago’s North Side
CHICAGO - Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a girl who was reported missing Tuesday from the Uptown neighborhood. Arlina Russell, 12, was last seen Tuesday in the 800 block of West Lawrence Avenue, according to a CPD missing person report. Russell is 4-foot-3, 130 pounds...
Aruba police investigating deaths of Chicago-area couple
Police in Aruba are investigating the death of two tourists from the Chicago area.
More violent CTA incidents prompts alder to call for action
After two more violent incidents on the CTA system, an alderman is calling for the city to do more with the feds to improve safety.
Former CPS principal and network chief defrauded district of nearly $89K, watchdog finds
An annual report from the CPS inspector general’s office finds new cases in which staffers bilked the district. It also details how CPS agreed to repay the federal government $1 million after submitting false data in a grant-funded program.
Cause of death announced for veterinary student found dead near Wicker Park last month
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined the cause of death for a 23-year-old veterinary student who was found dead near Wicker Park after a night out with friends last month. Christian Law, 23, had just arrived home for winter break when he and friends went to Kashmir...
Mayor “bracing” for potential mid-year city layoffs
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson says he’s “bracing” for the potential of mid-year layoffs in city government, based on concerns about revenue projections for the budget approved over his objections. Supporters of the budget insist it’s balanced.
