Louisville Surpasses Chicago and Los Angeles in Per Capita Homicides, FBI Data Shows
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY — Newly released FBI crime data shows Louisville’s homicide rate per capita in 2024 was higher than both Chicago and Los Angeles, placing the city 15th nationwide among cities with more than 100,000 residents. The report found that 22 people per 100,000 in Louisville died by...
Missing woman last seen in Logan Square
CHICAGO — Authorities in Chicago are seeking help from the public in the search for a woman who officers say went missing on Wednesday afternoon. According to police, a search is underway for 74-year-old Maritza Arroyo Calderon, who police say was last seen around 4 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of North...
CPD warns of string of robberies on CTA Red Line and Blue Line trains
Chicago police are warning CTA riders about a string of robberies on the Red Line and Blue Line downtown and on the South Side.
Illinois State Police investigating Dan Ryan Expressway shooting on South Side
A shooting investigation caused traffic disruptions on the Dan Ryan Expressway on Chicago's South Side on Friday afternoon.
Alderman Stephanie Coleman To Be Joined By Mayor Brandon Johnson, U.S. Congressman Jonathan Jackson,...
Stephanie Coleman-Alderman of the 16th Ward- will be joined by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, local Congressmen, State Senators, State Representatives, Chicago Aldermen, and Cook County Commissioners’ is kicking off the much-anticipated Fifth Annual Englewood Music Fest. (EMF) Over 5000 people are expected once again...
Brinks Guard Shoots Alleged Robber During Daytime Confrontation in Chicago’s Loop District
A Brinks armored truck security guard shot an alleged robber in downtown Chicago's busy Loop district during a confrontation that escalated quickly Wednesday morning, according to Chicago Police. The guard was reportedly servicing a business on State Street just south of Madison Street at around 11:19 a.m. when he...
Man shot in Lakeview, drives himself to hospital
Police are investigating after a 24-year-old man was shot Thursday evening in the Lakeview neighborhood. At about 7:43 p.m., 911 callers reported shots fired, bringing police to the 2000 block of West George. Officers found 12 shell casings along with a bottle of promethazine, a prescription antihistamine that is...
Man shot, killed in drive-by shooting on Chicago’s South Side
Chicago police said a 23-year-old man was walking near the sidewalk in the 800 block of East 91st Street when a vehicle pulled up
Suspect fatally shot after allegedly driving vehicle into ICE officers during attempted vehicle stop
An ICE officer was severely injured and a suspect fatally shot during a vehicle stop in Chicago after the man allegedly drove into the arrest team.
Chicago teen attacked while working at Chatham restaurant speaks, honored by community: Exclusive
A Chicago teenager says he had to defend himself when a group attacked him several months ago while he was working at Fatburger. Community leaders are now rallying behind the teen, surprising him with a gift that left him speechless.
