Chicago police release images of 4 suspects in shooting near Wrigley Field
Chicago police have released surveillance images of four suspects wanted in connection with a shooting steps away from Wrigley Field.
Man Abducted in Old Town, Forced to Send Money via ATM and Banking App...
CHICAGO, IL — A 25-year-old man walking home early Sunday morning in Old Town was abducted by two strangers, forced into a vehicle, and compelled to withdraw cash and digitally transfer money under threat — a robbery police say fits a rising pattern in Chicago’s late-night crime landscape.
Illinois Budget Leaves $770M Gap for CTA, Risking Major Transit Cuts in 2026
CHICAGO, IL — The Chicago Transit Authority is facing a $770 million budget shortfall, and the newly approved Illinois state budget provides no new funding to prevent possible massive service cuts by 2026. Despite urgent warnings from transit officials and advocates, the $55.2 billion spending plan passed by...
Teen accused in armed carjacking, attempted robbery spree across Chicago
CHICAGO - A 15-year-old boy has been charged with multiple felonies, including armed carjacking and attempted robbery, after a series of violent incidents last month in Chicago. What we know:. Chicago police say the teen was arrested Monday in the 6700 block of South Dorchester Avenue. He's accused of taking...
Chicago Police Issue Alert for Suspect in Public Indecency Case in Hegewisch Neighborhood
A disturbing instance of public indecency in Chicago's Hegewisch neighborhood has prompted the Chicago Police Department to issue a community alert. The incident occurred at an ice cream shop located on the 13300 block of S. Brandon on the evening of May 18, around 7:35 p.m. According to the CPD,...
Neighbors plead with parents after drive-by shooting leaves several teens shot
Summer teen violence feels like déjà vu for many in Chicago, including St. Sabina parish member Tiffani Ricks-Cooper. Early Saturday morning, she stood on the parish steps protecting the building after shots rang out from a drive-by shooting during after-prom party at a nearby home that overflowed into the church...
Law requires Chicago gun offenders to register. They rarely do.
The inspector general's report cites WGN Investigates reporting in 2023 that showed how difficult it was for people required to register to actually do so.
Man killed after argument leads to shooting on South Side overnight
CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago police are searching for the person who fatally shot a man during an argument on the city’s South Side overnight. Chicago police say the deadly shooting occurred just before 1:30 a.m. in the 7800 block of South Merill Avenue, in South Shore. According to police, a witness told officers that...
ICE agents detain 2 Pilsen residents without warrants, alderman says
CHICAGO - Two Pilsen residents were allegedly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents Monday morning, prompting outrage from local leaders and calls for a full investigation into the arrests, which witnesses said were conducted without warrants. Chicago ICE arrests. What we know:. According to...
Man Shot with Pellet Gun by Alleged Drug Dealer in West Englewood, Now Paralyzed
WEST ENGLEWOOD — A 48-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting a customer with a pellet gun during a drug dispute in West Englewood, leaving the victim paralyzed and fighting for his life. The incident occurred on May 27 in the 6300 block of South Damen,...