Fugitive Leads Police On Wild Chase On Bare Rims
A fugitive from the law in Illinois just to escape the local police by driving on just the rims of his car tires. I've talked about it several times, how criminals in Illinois have no fear. They're not afraid to commit a crime, steal, get arrested, run from the police, or break any laws. It's pretty crazy to think...
Mom of 4 Went Missing a Week Ago. Nobody Has Found Her After Nearly...
A mother of four from Illinois has been missing for a week, with no sign of her whereabouts despite an intensive multi-agency search of a nearby forest preserve. Olasinmibo “Sinmi” Abosede, 46, was last seen on Wednesday, July 30, at about 9:20 a.m. walking away from her home on Sudbury Street in Naperville,...
Will County Sheriff’s Office Warns About ADF Scam
Scammers are posing as officials from the Will County Adult Detention Facility and contacting individuals regarding a family member who is detained at the Will County Adult Detention Facility. They then demand personal information, including Social Security numbers, and request payment for the person’s release. The...
Chicago streets renamed after fallen Officer Ella French, late Cook Co. Commissioner Dennis Deer
Two streets in Chicago were renamed on Thursday to honor two late public servants.
FBI investigating Chicago travel agent accused of defrauding customers, stranding vacationers
The FBI is now investigating a Chicago-based travel agency. The ABC7 I-Team heard from customers who said the owner of the company took money for vacations but never made reservations.
Park patrols boosted after women are grabbed, followed
Chicago police are investigating two sexual attacks on women inside West Ridge Nature Park this week, prompting CPD to issue a community alert and increase security measures in the area. According to a public safety statement from Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th), both cases involved a man approaching women, following...
Suburban teens’ pay held up for weeks due to issues with state grants
After weeks of wondering if they would get paid for their summer jobs, some south suburban Chicago teens are finally getting their paychecks.
Hit-and-run victim was dragged by SUV in Rogers Park; cops seek info on driver
A 46-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday evening after being struck and dragged by a vehicle in Rogers Park, according to a Chicago Police Department traffic crash report reviewed by CWBChicago. Officers responded to a call for a person down around 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of...
Video shows what Grant Park looks like days after Lollapalooza
The grassy fields of Chicago's Grant Park were muddied and riddled with tire tracks days after the city's flagship music festival. Lollapalooza took over the park for four days at the start of August, drawing hundreds of thousands of music fans from around the world. Massive crowds trounced on the...
Chicago Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects in Garfield Park ATM Theft
The Chicago Police Department's Area 4 Property Crime Detectives are calling for the public's assistance in identifying subjects linked to a recent ATM theft. The incident took place in the early hours of August 5th, in the Garfield Park neighborhood's 0-100 block of S Pulaski Rd, according to a community alert...
