64-year-old man is discovered shot, critically hurt in a neighborhood that used to have...
A 64-year-old man was found critically wounded on a Far South Side block late Thursday night after no one called in gunfire, a delay that may have been prevented if ShotSpotter were still active in the neighborhood. Fire Department personnel and Chicago police officers were dispatched to the first block...
Chicago train fire attack shows why ‘decarceration’ policies are putting lives at risk: expert
Chicago transit attack suspect Lawrence Reed faces federal terrorism charge after allegedly setting woman on fire on Blue Line train Monday night.
$10,000 reward being offered for information leading to arrest in 2 downtown shootings
Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the two shootings in The Loop on Friday night, which took place just hours after Chicago lit the city's official Christmas tree.
Chicago Anti-ICE Protest Turns Violent; 21 Arrested After Clash Injures Four Officers
A protest outside an immigration processing center in the Chicago area escalated into violence on Thursday after demonstrators clashed with law enforcement, resulting in 21 arrests and injuries to four officers, authorities said. Police reported that the crowd blocked traffic and refused repeated orders to disperse....
Intense Debate: Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer, Announces Mayoral Run for Chicago
ABC7 Chicago - 11/17/2025 10:51:08 PM. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recently announced her intention to run for the position of Chicago mayor in 2027. This news follows her current campaign for reelection as treasurer, a position she has held since 1998. The official announcement of her mayoral candidacy is...
Video: Pair of eagles become tangled in suburbs
Two bald eagles were found locked in each other's talons in the southwestern suburbs, and were disentangled with the help of Animal Control and volunteers, while a similar incident in Tinley Park resulted in one eagle being taken to a wildlife center for treatment before being released back into the wild.
Three Arrested After Overnight Car Theft and Police Chase from Willowbrook to Oak Brook
On November 18, 2025, three people from Cook County were arrested in Oak Brook. Police say they stole a 2019 Nissan Altima in Willowbrook and then fled from officers. The suspects are Amarion Sutton, 19, of Maywood; Isaac Ramirez, 23, of Cicero; and a 16-year-old male from Orland Hills. The incident began after...
Chicago principal runs marathon to honor 9-year-old son with cerebral palsy
Dr. Larue Fitch, a 43-year-old elementary school principal in West Chicago, recently completed the New York City Marathon on November 2, marking his 14th marathon in only six years. Initially, Dr. Fitch took up running to establish a healthy daily routine and enhance his mental health. However, what started as a...
Chicago Mom Attacked by Middle Schoolers Slams This Hideous Scam Done in Her Name
The fallout after a Chicago mother was viciously attacked by Chicago middle school students is still ongoing. The woman and her family have since relocated to a safe, undisclosed location, and folks across the country and online have rallied to support her. But not everyone has the best intentions, including some...
Chicago Residents in Fiery Debate Over Soaring Property Tax Bills
CBS News - 11/17/2025 10:16:00 PM. A few days ago, news broke out about Cook County homeowners facing significantly higher property tax bills, with some areas seeing increases of over 130%. The rise is attributed to a $129 million drop in property taxes from downtown commercial businesses. Residents have been...
