Chicago IL

CHICAGO - The Chicago Police Department (CPD) has initiated a pilot program allowing officers to file felony gun possession charges without prior approval from the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. Initially launched in January within the 7th (Englewood) District, this program has recently extended to the 5th...

A woman was killed and another person was critically wounded in a shooting Saturday afternoon in Berwyn, Illinois. Police said, around 1:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 3200 block of Clinton Avenue. When police arrived, they found two people had been shot multiple times. Both victims...

CHICAGO — A concealed carry holder got into a shootout with burglars who were breaking into his SUV in South Shore on Sunday morning, police said. The confrontation ended with the concealed carry holder hospitalized and the burglars in the wind. The 38-year-old CCL holder saw three men breaking...

CHICAGO — The man who randomly stabbed and badly injured a Red Line passenger in Uptown last summer (while on pretrial release for attacking a CTA bus driver) has been given a seven-year prison sentence: five years for the stabbing and two for the earlier case. Trent Prusinski, 24,...

COOK COUNTY — A man accused of gunning down six people at random during a nine-month span in 2020, when he was a teenager, has a detention hearing Monday before a Cook County judge. Antonio Reyes of Chicago is facing five counts of first-degree murder and four counts of attempted murder for what were described […]

ILLINOIS - In a significant push for tenant rights, Illinois lawmakers are advocating for reforms to "crime-free" housing ordinances that have historically led to tenant evictions following frequent 911 calls. This movement gained momentum after Diamond Jones, a resident of Richton Park, faced eviction under such an...

Ever wondered where thrifty shoppers in Illinois find the biggest selection and best bargains?. These 9 enormous thrift stores offer treasure-hunting adventures and wallet-friendly prices!. 1. Village Discount Outlet (Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago) The bright red exterior of this Chicago thrifting landmark stands out...

When we think of earthquakes in the United States, our minds often drift to the tremors of California’s infamous San Andreas Fault. However, there lies a less conspicuous yet equally significant geological threat nestled within the heart of the nation—the New Madrid Fault Line. While not as widely recognized, this...

CHICAGO - In the early hours of the morning, a South Side GameStop became the target of a destructive and bold crash-and-grab burglary that left the community shaken and searching for answers.

CHICAGO — At least one gunman opened fire on a Chicago police squad car as officers were investigating reports of men aiming weapons at passing vehicles in Little Village on Friday night. Fortunately, the officers escaped injury, but bullets struck their squad car. CPD units went to the area...