19-year-old charged in deadly shooting in Austin, Chicago police say
A 19-year-old has been charged in the deadly shooting of a 35-year-old man in Austin, Chicago police said.
Burglars steal ATMs from 3 businesses on Chicago’s South Side
The burglaries all happened between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. Friday, June 27.
Duo arrested minutes after beating and robbing man on Chicago CTA bus, police say
CHICAGO - Two men have been charged with robbing and beating a man on a CTA bus in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood over the weekend. Chicago police say Jaylen Lechuga, 19, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and Isaiah Miggins, 21, of Chicago, attacked a 47-year-old man on a bus in the 3400 block of South Indiana Avenue on...
Four new Chicago speed cameras start issuing real tickets today
Four new Chicago speed cameras which were turned on in May officially start issuing tickets Monday.
Chicago Dubbed America’s Murder Capital Again as Alderman Slams City’s Priorities
CHICAGO — A heated warning from a longtime Chicago alderman is reigniting debate over the city’s escalating violence and how leadership is addressing public safety. Chicago, once again, led the nation in homicides in 2024, prompting 41st Ward Alderman Anthony Napolitano to blast local leaders for what he described as...
Addison Teen Detained Pre-Trial for Alleged High-Speed Chase and Illegal Firearm Possession
An 18-year-old from Addison, identified as Emmanuel Rivera, is being detained pre-trial after DuPage County Judge Alexander McGimpsey sided with the State’s petition following an alleged high-speed chase that ended in a dramatic police confrontation. The incident, which included charges of illegal possession of a...
Heat Concerns Loom Over Chicago Pride Parade As Officials Urge Crowd To Stay Hydrated
CHICAGO — With scorching weather in the forecast for this year’s Chicago Pride Parade, officials are urging attendees to prepare for extreme heat — and to take hydration seriously during one of the city’s largest outdoor celebrations. Temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s, with...
Black Yacht Weekend Sparks Safety Concerns After Reports of Overcrowding, Fights on Lake Michigan
CHICAGO — What was meant to be a festive celebration of summer and community on Lake Michigan turned dangerous over the weekend, as Black Yacht Weekend drew large, overcrowded gatherings of party boats — resulting in injuries, fights, and calls for stricter regulations from frustrated attendees. Though the...
5, including juvenile, charged for trafficking guns between Indianapolis and Chicago
CHICAGO (WISH) — Five people, including a juvenile, were charged for trafficking firearms and machine gun conversion devices between Indianapolis and Chicago, Illinois. The five offenders were charged Saturday as part of a firearms trafficking investigation by the Crime Gun Intelligence Center of Chicago. The...
Move over Vegas — this U.S. city is now the top casino spot
Before you book your next trip to Las Vegas, you might want to consider a surprising alternative. A new ranking from gaming aggregator SlotMatrix reveals that Sin City isn’t even in the top three casino destinations in the U.S. In fact, Las Vegas came in fourth place, while the number one spot went to an unexpected...
