Crime and Public Safety – Page 14

Chicago police officers look for evidence near the scene where a 14-year-old boy was shot on Oct. 2, 2026, in the West Ridge neighborhood. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Errant bullet paralyzed innocent teen in West Ridge, man ordered held

By Shun Graves

October 7, 2026 at 4:54 p.m.

A 14-year-old-bystander was left paralyzed after being hit by a bullet in West Ridge last...

From left, Portage Mayor Austin Bonta, Police Chief Michael Candiano and City Attorney Dan Bartnicki explain how Portage police officers use Flock camera images and guardrails put in place to deter misuse of the system during a forum about the cameras Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Doug Ross/Post-Tribune)

Portage councilman wants Flock cameras shut off as conversation continues

By Doug Ross

October 7, 2026 at 3:14 p.m.

Portage Councilman Ferdinand Alvarez wants to get Flock cameras out of town. The city’s police...

The Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago is shown 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 4:19 p.m.

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

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...

Motorist hurt in collision with Metra train crash near Barrington, UP Line delayed

By Allison Kiehl

September 18, 2026 at 2:34 p.m.

A Union Pacific Northwest train collided with a car Friday afternoon near Barrington, Metra confirmed.

An Evanston police car, pictured Sept. 13, 2026. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

Evanston man arrested after offering kids ‘candy and cannabis’ at community center, per police

By Claire Murphy

September 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Evanston police have arrested a man accused of approaching juveniles at the Robert Crown Community...

Da'J Flowers, 36, was fatally shot in her residence in Chicago's West Ridge community on Feb. 5, 2026. (Demone Flowers)

Detention ordered for Glen Ellyn man accused of killing girlfriend in West Ridge, fleeing state

By Allison Kiehl

September 18, 2026 at 7:05 p.m.

Darreon Plummer, 33, made his first court appearance in Chicago since extradition from Washington state,...

Patrick Clancy reacted as images of himself and his children on vacation a month before they were killed was shown in the courtroom during his ex-wife's murder trial. (Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger via AP, Pool)

Patrick Clancy and his new wife break silence in first interview post mistrial

By Colleen Cronin

September 17, 2026 at 6:43 p.m.

Patrick's ex-wife Lindsay Clancy is accused of murdering the former couple’s three children, Cora, 5,...

Plaintiffs Jennifer Moriarty, from left, Kyle Frankovich and Juan Munoz listen to attorney Antonio Romanucci during a press conference in Chicago at the law firm of Romanucci & Blandin on Sept. 17, 2026. The plaintiffs filed lawsuits over their treatment by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

15 Illinoisans file claims against feds for alleged Operation Midway Blitz misconduct

By Caroline Kubzansky

September 17, 2026 at 7:14 p.m.

The claimants include an Evanston attorney who was detained while filming a federal arrest on...

Major McLaurin, 13, was critically injured after several unknown suspects battered him as he left a Far South Side after school program on Sept. 12, 2026, according to family and police. (Tiffany Taylor)

Mother searching for answers after 13-year-old son attacked, critically injured on Far South Side

By Tess Kenny

September 17, 2026 at 5:12 p.m.

Major McLaurin's mother says her son now faces months of recuperation after enduring a violent...

A person adjusts flowers at a memorial for Eliana Moreno and George Marciniw who died in a helicopter crash at the site where their helicopter used to park at Whiteman Airport in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Driver who slammed into LA bus before news helicopter crash charged with murder, prosecutor says

By Associated Press

September 17, 2026 at 5:09 p.m.

Prosecutors say an SUV driver was under the influence of drugs when she swerved into...

Cops: Body found in police vehicle at Calumet District station

By Tess Kenny

September 17, 2026 at 1:58 p.m.

A death investigation is underway after a body was found inside a police car at...