Chicago man faces felony charges for armed kidnapping of CTA bus driver
CHICAGO (WGN) — A Chicago man is accused of kidnapping a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus driver at knifepoint early Wednesday morning, before the city worker later escaped through a window. Lanell Fields, 51, of Chicago faces the following charges:. One felony count of aggravated armed kidnapping. One felony...
Officers Fired More Than A Dozen Shots During Fatal Woodlawn Shooting: Video
WOODLAWN — Body-camera and surveillance video released Friday show two Illinois State Police officers fire more than a dozen shots and killing a 24-year-old man who initially had his back turned as his own firearm discharged during a struggle with the officers in Woodlawn last month. The two officers,...
Suspect robs, shoots two women on West Loop sidewalk: police
An armed suspect shot and robbed two women in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood early Saturday, police said.
Chicago Street Takeover Goes Viral After Police Show Up Mid-Donuts and Fireworks
Street takeovers have become one of the most controversial trends in car culture, and a new TikTok video making the rounds is doing absolutely nothing to help their reputation. Posted by user @jimmynoles, the clip ... Read more
Suspect in custody after stealing Cook County sheriff’s car in Chicago, leading police on...
A suspect is in custody after allegedly stealing a Cook County sheriff's vehicle in Chicago and leading police on a chase on Saturday morning, Illinois State Police said.
Pritzker Weighs Larry Hoover Clemency After Board Recommendation
A confidential recommendation on whether Larry Hoover should walk free is now sitting on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk, forcing the governor to decide the future of one of Chicago’s most notorious gang figures. Hoover, the former leader of the Gangster Disciples, has been locked up for more than five decades and is asking
West Ridge business accused of bilking millions from customers in nationwide scam
The founder of a West Ridge company has been accused of running a massive nationwide scam that netted tens of millions of dollars from over 100,000 consumers, according to a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission and the state of Illinois. Owner Yosef Banath, 34, and his company B.E.S.T....
Suburban police to crack down on common violation along expresways
The Cook County Sheriff's Office is stepping up enforcement efforts against a common infraction on Chicago-area expressways. It's something many people have witnessed. You're sitting in traffic, inching along, when someone zooms along the shoulder, breaking the rules and creating a dangerous situation. Cook County Sher
Semi engulfed in flames on I-294 near Alsip, fire officials say
A semi cab was engulfed in flames Friday on I-294 in the south suburbs, fire officials said.
Body pulled from Lake Michigan near Oak Street Beach downtown, Chicago police say
Chopper 7 was over the scene as a body was pulled from Lake Michigan Friday afternoon near a downtown Chicago beach.
