Crime and Public Safety – Page 13

The Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago on Feb. 12, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Crypto coin founder charged in Chicago with scamming investors in ‘rug pull’ scheme

By Jason Meisner

October 7, 2026 at 2:08 p.m.

A founder of the cryptocurrency Kishu Inu has been indicted in Chicago on federal charges...

Abstracted nighttime view of police units responding to an emergency. Police lights at night
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Southland crime: Battery to police in New Lenox, Oak Lawn, and more

By Dennis Sullivan

October 7, 2026 at 10:39 a.m.

Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news...

Boy, 4, found critically wounded inside Far South Side residence: police

By Tess Kenny

October 6, 2026 at 6:58 p.m.

The boy was transported to Comer Children’s Hospital, where he was initially listed in critical...

Porter County Sheriff's Department. (Porter County Sheriff's Department)

Probationary Porter County officer fired after OWI arrest

By Post-Tribune

September 21, 2026 at 11:03 a.m.

A probationary officer with the Porter County Sheriff's Department has been fired after a weekend...

Chicago police officers stand side by side during a memorial roll call on May 6, 2025. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois Supreme Court to hear case that will determine future of Chicago police misconduct process

By Sam Charles

September 21, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Illinois Supreme Court this week will hear arguments from attorneys for the city of...

Kyle Bickham, 29, was allegedly pushed to his death out of a CTA train car on Sept. 7. Three teens have been charged so far with his death. (Christopher Bickham Sr.)

Prosecutors: Argument, spit led to fatal push from moving Red Line train

By Allison Kiehl

September 19, 2026 at 5:12 p.m.

A second teen has been charged with first-degree murder for the death of a man...

Off-duty correctional officer among 3 wounded overnight in River North shooting

By Deanese Williams-Harris

September 19, 2026 at 2:28 p.m.

Three men were wounded overnight during an argument in the River North neighborhood, Chicago police...

14-year-old girl critically wounded overnight on West Side

By Deanese Williams-Harris

September 19, 2026 at 12:27 p.m.

A 14-year-old girl is in critical condition after an overnight shooting in the Austin neighborhood...

Evanston Police Chief Schenita Stewart speaks at the June 23, 2025 City Council meeting. (Richard Requena/Pioneer Press)

Major crime in Evanston falls 13% over past year, police chief says

By Claire Murphy

September 19, 2026 at 8:05 a.m.

The city hasn't experienced a homicide since 2023, when three people were shot, one fatally,...

Second person charged in man’s fatal shove from moving Red Line train

By Jake Sheridan

September 18, 2026 at 7:57 p.m.

Katlar Parchman, 19, faces five felony charges, including first-degree murder, and is scheduled to appear...

Ban on selling handguns to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional, Justice Department says

By Alanna Durkin Richer

September 18, 2026 at 5:05 p.m.

Federal law banning licensed firearms dealers from selling handguns to young adults under age 21...

Aurora police said a man died in a crash early Friday morning on the city's far East Side. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Man dies following rollover crash on Aurora’s Far East Side, police say

By Aurora Beacon-News

September 18, 2026 at 4:22 p.m.

The crash happened around 5 a.m. Friday at the intersection of Eola Road and McCoy...

Reynaldo Guevara leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago on June 8, 2018. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

City strikes sweeping Guevara police misconduct deal as proposed settlement fund soars

By Jake Sheridan

September 18, 2026 at 6:25 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson forecasts a $401 million cost for settlements in 2027, and much of...