Chicago shootings in September the lowest in four years
Shootings in Chicago in September dropped to the lowest number in four years, according to statistics released by the Chicago Police Department. Statistics show there were a total of 148 shootings in the city in September. In the same month last year, there were 221 shootings. In September 2023, there were 234...
Blue Island man accused of battering multiple women, police officer
CHICAGO — A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly battering multiple women and a police officer in Evanston. Derek Rucker, 37, of Blue Island, was taken into custody Thursday just before 11:10 a.m. in the 0-100 block of East Grand Avenue. He allegedly struck a 44-year-old woman in the face, which caused her...
Illinois Gov. Pritzker Calls Chicago’s Summer “Amazing” Despite 123 Murders In 3-Months
Democratic Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has sparked debate after describing Chicago’s recent summer as “truly an amazing summer” during a Thursday appearance on the podcast Pod Save America, even as the city tallied 123 murders between June, July, and August, according to an analysis by WBEZ Chicago.
Anti-violence groups face new scrutiny after deadly robbery involving a peacekeeper
In early September, Kellen McMiller took part in a roundtable discussion with Gov. JB Pritzker at an event for anti-violence workers on the South Side. McMiller, 35, even posed for a photo with the governor in his neon yellow peacekeeper vest. The photo would later appear in a press release touting how violence...
Video shows federal agents chase man outside Home Depot in Chicago Ridge
CHICAGO - A cellphone video shows several federal agents chasing a man in the parking lot of a Home Depot in Chicago’s south suburbs. The video, taken Tuesday outside the Home Depot at 95th Street and Ridgeland Avenue in Chicago Ridge, shows federal agents speaking with two people before one of them suddenly takes...
Chicago serial puncher charged with 6 felonies
One of the serial attackers who has punched women across the city of Chicago was in court Friday facing six felony charges in five attacks over the past few weeks.
Jimmy Kimmel Asked Residents To Share Videos Of “War Torn” Chicago And Portland, And...
"People are fleeing because they can't get reservations at the restaurants."
The Gigantic Outlet Mall In Illinois That’s Totally Worth The Drive
In a world where designer price tags can cause spontaneous fainting, Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora stands as a retail oasis where your champagne taste and beer budget can finally make peace with each other. This sprawling shopping paradise sits just 40 minutes west of Chicago, making it the perfect...
ICE arrests tree workers in Bridgeview
ICE agents were active in nearby suburbs this week and were caught on video making arrests in Summit and Bridgeview. In Summit, at least two men were detained on Oct. 7 in the vicinity of 60th Place and 75th Court. Video shows the men with their hands ties behind their backs being escorted by ICE agents. In another...
Teen Prank Turns Violent In Joliet Neighborhood Incident
In a quiet Joliet neighborhood, a typical prank took a dark turn, reminding everyone that not all tricks are taken lightly.
