Man charged with North Side train robbery after cop recognizes him in ‘wanted’ poster
CHICAGO — One of two men wanted for robbing a Red Line passenger on the North Side in November has been arrested after a Chicago cop recognized him in a “seeking to identify bulletin.”. The robbery occurred around 12:24 a.m. on November 1 on the Sheridan Red Line...
Authorities identify man responsible for deadly explosion in Cicero
Authorities have identified the individual responsible for an explosion in Cicero that happened on Feb. 15 and left one person dead and 11 families displaced, according to authorities.
Man found dead in South Shore residential building after shooting, police say
CHICAGO - A man was found dead at a South Shore residence Saturday afternoon after a shooting, prompting a homicide investigation by Chicago police. What we know: — The incident occurred at 4:39 p.m. in the 7700 block of S. Kingston Avenue. A 27-year-old man was found unresponsive in...
A 12-time convicted burglar is charged with 6 new burglaries, but the state didn’t...
Meticulous work by Chicago police detectives resulted in the arrest last week of a 12-time convicted burglar suspected of breaking into over two dozen businesses across the city’s North and Northwest Sides. But, even though 31-year-old Devon Lawery is currently on parole for four of his 12 previous convictions,...
Portage Police Arrest Illinois man for Child Solicitation
On February 26, 2025, Portage Police were contacted by a person who works with a group called NWI Predator Catchers. They advised that a male subject would be coming to a specified location in Portage to solicit sex from what the subject believed was going to be a 13 year old girl.
Chicago thieves steal cargo from semi-truck stuck at railroad crossing
Cargo thieves are getting bold s they target semi-truck drivers in broad daylight while stuck at railroad crossings. The post Chicago thieves steal cargo from semi-truck stuck at railroad crossing appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
Infection from Shakes Linked to 12 Deaths Including Illinois
It's been spreading like wildfire. There are many that have been hospitalized and a dozen deaths are now linked to an infection caused by shakes and Illinois is among the states where lives have been lost. There is a bulletin from the CDC that says Illinois is among the states...
‘Not every case is defendable’: Criminal defense attorneys evaluate Highland Park shooting trial as...
The night before one man was selected to the jury for the Highland Park parade shooting trial, he briefly discussed the case at home with his wife, he said. “I could see in her face that she was, I guess, disgusted,” the warehouse employee told a defense lawyer Tuesday during the jury selection process. “Disgusted...
Chicago rapper sentenced to 3 years probation for defrauding victims for $100,000
A Chicago rapper was sentenced in federal court to three years of probation for his role in a nationwide wire fraud scheme in which he defrauded his victims for more than $100,000, federal prosecutors said. He was also ordered to pay restitution to his victims. Nationwide fraud scheme. What we...
What is Pulaski Day? Here’s what’s closed and the history of this Chicago holiday
Pulaski Day is celebrated in Chicago and Cook County on the first Monday of March. The day honors a Revolutionary War hero and the city’s vibrant Polish American community. Here’s what to know about the holiday, its history and how it will be celebrated this year. What’s closed...