Man fatally shot in parked vehicle on Chicago’s West Side, police say

CHICAGO – A 35-year-old man was fatally shot Monday afternoon while sitting in a parked vehicle on the West Side, police said.
What we know:

The shooting happened shortly …

Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago area yields more than 500 arrests, DHS says

CHICAGO – Through the second week of Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago, the Department of Homeland Security said it’s detained more than 500 individuals since the start …

Aurora man charged after home invasion, attack and police chase

AURORA, Ill. – A 26-year-old Aurora man was arrested after entering a home, attacking a woman and kid, and leading officers on a chase last week, according to …

Police seek group wanted in CTA armed robbery

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CHICAGO – Chicago police are asking for the public’s help in identifying four people who robbed a CTA rider last month in the West Loop …

Chicago house music DJ Ron Carroll dies at 57: reports

CHICAGO – Ron Carroll, a legendary Chicago house music vocalist and DJ, died Monday at 57, according to multiple reports.
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Carroll’s death was shared on social …

Joliet drive-by shooting leaves 2 wounded

JOLIET, Ill. – Two men were wounded in a motorcycle drive-by shooting Monday morning in southwest suburban Joliet.
Joliet double shooting

What we know:

The men, 36 and …

The Wieners Circle to dish out free hot dogs after Caleb Williams’ big day

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bears’ dominant first win of the season is sure to satisfy the appetite of fans, in more ways than one.
On Friday, Chicago’s most …

Aurora man gets 11 years for sexually assaulting intoxicated teen he met on Snapchat, prosecutors say

KANE COUNTY – An Aurora man has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a teenage girl who was intoxicated and unable to consent, according to the Kane …

Mayor Brandon Johnson quotes MLK to argue law enforcement is a ‘sickness’

CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson gave a news conference last week where he condemned President Donald Trump’s crackdown on crime. At one point, he said, “Jails and incarceration …

Trial begins for ex-Illinois officer charged in 2020 fatal shooting

WAUKEGAN, Ill. – A trial begins Monday morning for a former Waukegan police officer charged in the 2020 shooting death of Marcellis Stinnette, a 19-year-old who was killed …