Chicago alders push for new gunshot detection system
Nearly two years after Chicago deactivated the gunshot detection program called ShotSpotter, some aldermen are pushing for a replacement to help police.
Nearly two years after Chicago deactivated the gunshot detection program called ShotSpotter, some aldermen are pushing for a replacement to help police.
FBI report shows increase in attacks on law enforcement in 2025
New data shows that officer assaults hit a 10-year high in 2025. Here's what to know.
New data shows that officer assaults hit a 10-year high in 2025. Here's what to know.
Man charged in Skokie hit-and-run that killed pedestrian, police say
A man in suburban Chicago was charged after hitting and killing a pedestrian and leaving the scene, authorities said.
A man in suburban Chicago was charged after hitting and killing a pedestrian and leaving the scene, authorities said.
Suburban Chicago man charged in killing of longtime girlfriend, new details revealed in court
A suburban Chicago man recorded an hourslong assault before killing a woman he had been dating for about a 10 years, prosecutors said.
A suburban Chicago man recorded an hourslong assault before killing a woman he had been dating for about a 10 years, prosecutors said.
Indiana high-speed police chase ends with 2 arrests
A northwest Indiana police chase topping 140 mph ended with a woman and a man arrested early Tuesday.
A northwest Indiana police chase topping 140 mph ended with a woman and a man arrested early Tuesday.
Suburban Chicago man arrested months after fatal I-57 crash
A suburban Chicago man is facing felony charges nearly 10 months after a deadly crash on I-57.
A suburban Chicago man is facing felony charges nearly 10 months after a deadly crash on I-57.
Chicago drive-by shooting sends 17-year-old girl to hospital
A 17-year-old girl was wounded in a drive-by shooting early Tuesday in Chicago's Belmont Gardens neighborhood.
A 17-year-old girl was wounded in a drive-by shooting early Tuesday in Chicago's Belmont Gardens neighborhood.
High-speed chase in NW Indiana ends with car crashing into house
An Indiana man was arrested after a high-speed chase with police ended when his vehicle went airborne over railroad tracks and crashed into a Portage home.
An Indiana man was arrested after a high-speed chase with police ended when his vehicle went airborne over railroad tracks and crashed into a Portage home.
Breaking down the growing wave of PPP fraud prosecutions
A former federal prosecutor explains why the DOJ is still aggressively pursuing pandemic relief fraud cases years later, including new charges against a Chicago police sergeant accused of falsely claiming a bakery business to obtain PPP funds.
A former federal prosecutor explains why the DOJ is still aggressively pursuing pandemic relief fraud cases years later, including new charges against a Chicago police sergeant accused of falsely claiming a bakery business to obtain PPP funds.
Shootout with Chicago police leaves suspect seriously wounded
A person was seriously wounded in a shootout with Chicago police officers Monday night on the South Side.
A person was seriously wounded in a shootout with Chicago police officers Monday night on the South Side.
Chicago committee considers new gunshot detection system after ShotSpotter exit
Alderman Brian Hopkins discusses a proposed new gunshot detection technology as Chicago’s Public Safety Committee weighs replacing ShotSpotter with a different system aimed at improving public safety.
Alderman Brian Hopkins discusses a proposed new gunshot detection technology as Chicago’s Public Safety Committee weighs replacing ShotSpotter with a different system aimed at improving public safety.
Person seriously hurt during shootout with Chicago police
Chicago police said officers shot and seriously wounded a person Monday night in the South Chicago neighborhood after an exchange of gunfire.
Chicago police said officers shot and seriously wounded a person Monday night in the South Chicago neighborhood after an exchange of gunfire.
Chicago police warn of string of robberies across River North, Lake View and Streeterville
Phones stolen, accounts accessed: Chicago police are warning about a series of robberies across River North, Lake View and Streeterville.
Phones stolen, accounts accessed: Chicago police are warning about a series of robberies across River North, Lake View and Streeterville.
Cook County man charged after officers find fully automatic gun, unrestrained child in car
A man is facing felony charges after investigators recovered a fully-loaded automatic gun during a traffic stop in Chicago Heights.
A man is facing felony charges after investigators recovered a fully-loaded automatic gun during a traffic stop in Chicago Heights.
Chicago crime: Woman, 45, seriously hurt in West Side hit-and-run
A woman was seriously injured after she was hit by a car Monday night in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
A woman was seriously injured after she was hit by a car Monday night in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
Armed woman fatally shot by police inside suburban Chicago home
A woman was fatally shot by a Mundelein police officer Monday evening after she allegedly approached officers and a family member inside a home while armed with two large knives.
A woman was fatally shot by a Mundelein police officer Monday evening after she allegedly approached officers and a family member inside a home while armed with two large knives.
Shootout with Chicago police leaves suspect seriously wounded on South Side
A person was seriously wounded in a shootout with Chicago police officers Monday night on the South Side.
A person was seriously wounded in a shootout with Chicago police officers Monday night on the South Side.
Shootout with Chicago police leaves suspect seriously wounded on South Side
A person was seriously wounded in a shootout with Chicago police officers Monday night on the South Side.
A person was seriously wounded in a shootout with Chicago police officers Monday night on the South Side.
Chicago mom of 4 shot and killed: 'We told them their mom's in heaven'
A family is mourning the loss of a young mother after a deadly shooting during what should have been a routine school pickup last week.
A family is mourning the loss of a young mother after a deadly shooting during what should have been a routine school pickup last week.
Street takeovers show Chicago police car rammed, teens smacking hood
Two street takeovers happened within days of one another in Chicago, and they were all caught on camera.
Two street takeovers happened within days of one another in Chicago, and they were all caught on camera.