Man shot by Cook County sheriff’s police after traffic stop on Southwest Side
A man was shot by Cook County sheriff's police Wednesday evening after he ran from a traffic stop and pulled a gun on officers, officials said. The man, who was...
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Mercedes fleeing Chicago police crashes into car, killing 10-year-old girl and critically injuring 5-year-old brother. ‘I will never be OK after today,’ mom cries.
Da'Karia Spicer was going to start fifth grade next week, and on Wednesday she and her younger brother took a ride with their father to pick up a laptop for...
Teen told Chicago police he was shot on West Side, but police say he was actually wounded during ‘gunfight’ in DeKalb
For some reason — police haven't quite figured it out yet — a man falsely claimed he had been shot at a block party on the West Side when he...
2 Chicago police officers recovering after being shot by a man early Sunday on West Side; officers returned fire
A man shot two Chicago police officers and police returned fire during a traffic stop on the West Side, police said early Sunday. The officers, both men, were taken to...
Police shoot at SUV theft suspect who rammed cop’s leg in East Hyde Park
A fleeing car theft suspect crashed into a Chicago police officer trying to pull him over, prompting the officer to open fire, not hitting anyone Saturday morning in the East...
Smoke ‘poured’ from Wicker Park building during blaze
No injuries were reported during a fire in the Wicker Park neighborhood on Saturday afternoon. The burning building in the 1400 block of North Wood Street is vacant and stands...
Chatham crash involving squad car leaves 4 hurt, including 2 cops
Four people were hurt including two Chicago police officers who suffered head injuries during a collision at a South Side intersection on Friday afternoon. The police car, which had its...
Plea deal in the works for AJ Freund’s father, who is accused of murder in the death of the 5-year-old Crystal Lake boy
The father of slain Crystal Lake 5-year-old AJ Freund is in negotiations for a possible plea deal that would sidestep a trial, lawyers said during a brief Friday hearing in...
Traffic jams possible during public safety drill enacted for 3 hours in city’s central business district tonight
City officials warned of traffic disruptions on Thursday night, due to a public safety drill taking place in Chicago's downtown business district and Near South Side. The drill, which had...
Man, 66, shot while thwarting carjacking on Near North Side
A 66-year-old man was shot in the arm when he fought off a carjacker trying to steal his Jeep Wednesday afternoon on the North Side. The victim was entering a...