Crime and Public Safety – Page 19

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...

Curtis Evans prepares to affix a bright pink poster underneath a Flock camera near McCormick Boulevard in Skokie on Sept. 3, 2026. Since mid-July, Evans has been posting the signs to alert the public about the controversial license plate reader cameras. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Police say Flock is invaluable. But as misuse mounts, many wonder how to rein in the surveillance system.

By Rebecca Johnson

September 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

As allegations of Flock misuse mount, police departments and lawmakers are grappling with what must...

Police investigating death of toddler in Far North Side

By Allison Kiehl

September 12, 2026 at 8:20 p.m.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 1-year-old girl in West Ridge.

Police: Man fatally shot during quarrel with group in West Pullman

By Allison Kiehl

September 12, 2026 at 7:10 p.m.

A 33-year-old man was fatally shot in West Pullman Saturday afternoon, police say.

Police: Axe-wielding driver arrested after attacking two semis

By Post-Tribune

September 12, 2026 at 3:59 p.m.

A New Jersey man is in custody after police said he attacked two semis with...

The Valparaiso Police Department. (Philip Potempa/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso board approves expanded policy on license plate readers

By Shelley Jones

September 12, 2026 at 2:35 p.m.

The Valparaiso Board of Works and Safety approved an amendment to the police department’s automatic...

Kobey Lofton, left, rallies members of the Peace Warriors, a student-led nonviolence and conflict resolution program, as they march to celebrate 100 days of peace at Legal Prep Charter Academy in Chicago on June 4, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Chicago teens sustain ‘peaceful’ community as warriors

By Darcel Rockett

September 12, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Peace Warriors in West Garfield at Legal Prep Academy program teaches student volunteers mediation...

Chicago rapper Lil Durk, born Durk Banks, before throwing out a ceremonial pitch as the White Sox prepare to host the Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 2, 2022. (José M. Osorio/baiduhai)

Federal jury acquits Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk in murder-for-hire case

By Brittny Mejia

September 11, 2026 at 8:08 p.m.

A federal jury acquitted Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire trial that has...

Chicago firefighters work as heavy equipment is used to move scrap metal at a smoldering industrial fire at Windy City Iron & Metal, 4617 W. Division Street in Chicago on Sept. 11, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Firefighters battled smoky rubbish fire in Austin

By Tess Kenny

September 11, 2026 at 6:37 p.m.

No injuries were immediately reported in the smoky rubbish fire on the city's West Side.

About 50 investigators from suburban law enforcement agencies met recently to share intelligence about criminal organizations targeting video gambling machines during smash-and-grab burglaries. (Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Why suburban police are teaming up to fight video gambling smash-and-grabs

By Charles Keeshan

September 11, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.

Amid a rash of smash-and-grab burglaries targeting video gambling machines suburban law enforcement agencies are...

OEMC dispatcher killed in overnight shooting in New City

By Tess Kenny

September 11, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

A 911 dispatcher with Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications was fatally shot on...