Chicago Crime Wrap for Wednesday, May 16
We’re covering today’s top crime stories in the Fox 32 Crime Wrap.
Cook County man arrested after police find alleged crack cocaine during traffic stop in Naperville
A Cook County man was arrested after police found alleged crack cocaine during a traffic stop in Naperville this week.
Chicago man arrested less than an hour after robbing, carjacking 45-year-old victim at gunpoint: police
A Chicago man is accused of carjacking a man at gunpoint in the Back of the Yards neighborhood Thursday.
Chicago man allegedly robbed woman at gunpoint on CTA property on Near North Side
A Chicago man is accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint on CTA property on the Near North Side earlier this month.
Police seek suspect who attacked woman in Cook County Forest Preserve
Police asked for the public's help in identifying a man who attacked and seriously wounded a woman who was walking on a Forest Preserves trail Friday in Niles.
'One chip challenge' caused teen's death, autopsy concludes
The "one chip challenge" tested one’s ability to eat the spicy chip without drinking any liquids to relieve the burning sensation.
Chicago man struck IDOT employee with vehicle on I-90: ISP
A Chicago man is accused of striking an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) employee on Interstate 90 last week.
Chicago man allegedly struck victim in head, shot him multiple times during fight: police
A Chicago man was arrested this week after allegedly shooting another man multiple times during a fight on the city's South Side earlier this year.
Man, 38, fatally shot in Calumet Heights.
A man was shot and killed Wednesday night in the Calumet Heights neighborhood.
Chicago police tackle South Loop crime and preparing for major summer events
Another event that typically causes traffic congestion is the Mexican Independence car caravans. However, this year, police say things will be different.
Chicago police talk crime, preparing for major summer events
Chicago Police, in collaboration with the South Loop Neighbors Association, convened a discussion on Wednesday night to tackle concerns regarding crime in the area.
17-year-old boy allegedly carjacked woman at gunpoint in Marquette Park
A 17-year-old boy was arrested this week after allegedly carjacking a woman at gunpoint in Marquette Park.
2 arrested after high-speed chase led to manhunt in Burr Ridge
Two suspects are in custody after a high-speed chase led to a manhunt in Burr Ridge Wednesday afternoon.
2 suspects in custody after high-speed chase in Oak Brook led to a manhunt in Burr Ridge
Two suspects are in custody after a high-speed chase led to a manhunt in Burr Ridge Wednesday afternoon.
Chicago Crime Wrap for Wednesday, May 15
We’re covering today’s top crime stories in the Fox 32 Crime Wrap.
Former Augusta National employee pleads guilty in Chicago to multimillion dollar memorabilia theft
A former employee of Augusta National Golf Club has pleaded guilty to stealing millions of dollars in memorabilia, including three of the fabled Green Jackets.
Former Augusta National employee pleads guilty in memorabilia theft
A former employee of Augusta National Golf Club has pleaded guilty to stealing millions of dollars in memorabilia, including three of the fabled Green Jackets.
Jazariah Ridley: Chicago girl, 15, missing from LeClaire Courts
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl.
2 men shot on Chicago's West Side: police
A shooting in North Lawndale just off the Eisenhower Expressway left two men in critical condition Wednesday afternoon.
Cook County man faces gun, drug-related charges following high-speed crash in Palatine
A suburban man was arrested for gun and drug-related charges following a crash in Palatine last Thursday.