Man Rearrested With Machete on CTA Days After Release
Man arrested with machete on CTA twice in 3 days – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: nvmwebsites-budwg5g9avh3epea.z03.azurefd.net) Chicago police stopped Ronald Reed at the Clark-Lake station on July 8 after spotting an open can of alcohol. Officers then found a machete in his possession. The 31-year
Man charged with reckless homicide after allegedly racing on Stony Island
CHICAGO — A man was charged with reckless homicide after allegedly crashing into a car while racing on Stony Island Avenue. Troshawn McCoy, of Frankfort, is facing a charge of reckless homicide. The crash happened on the morning of Jan 7 in the 9200 block of South Stony Island. Witnesses told police they were driving [
Teen shot seven times while sitting in vehicle on Chicago’s West Side, police say
17-year-old critically injured: A teenage boy was shot seven times while sitting in a vehicle on Chicago's West Side Friday afternoon and is in critical condition. Two suspects opened fire: Police said two suspects approached the vehicle and fired multiple shots in the 3800 block of West Madison Street around 4:53 p.m.
Former suburban police chief sentenced to 3 years in federal prison for bribery
The former Summit Chief of Police has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for accepting money from a local businessman to help facilitate the transfer of a liquor license.
A third U.S. bank has failed this year, and deposits above $250,000 are the...
Depositors with balances above $250,000 at a tiny Indiana thrift are now waiting to learn how much of their money they will recover after federal regulators shut down the institution on July 10, 2026, marking the third U.S. bank failure this year. Kentland Federal Savings and Loan Association, with roughly $3.7 million
3 CTA bus passengers injured in West Town hit-and-run, Chicago police say
Three people on a CTA bus were injured in a hit-and-run crash in West Town Friday morning, Chicago police said.
Boil order issued for parts of Cicero following water main break
A boil order for drinking and cooking water has been issued for parts of Cicero.
4 shot, 1 fatally, in Washington Park, Chicago police say
An apparent drive-by shooting in the Washington Park neighborhood left one person dead and three others wounded Thursday night, Chicago police said.
Chicago crime wrap: 2 killed, several others wounded in overnight shootings
CHICAGO - Two men were killed and several others were injured in a series of shootings and a stabbing across Chicago Thursday night into early Friday. One suspect was taken into custody in a domestic-related shooting, while detectives continue investigating the remaining cases. 1 dead, 3 injured in Washington Park...
Rare state-endangered bird spotted in downtown Chicago goes viral
CHICAGO - A state-endangered bird made a rare appearance in downtown Chicago. It quickly became a viral video star as people tried to identify it. The unusual bird landed on a River North office windowsill. A business meeting was scheduled to take place in the room. It turned into a...
