Chicago crime: Teen shot, killed in SW Side drive-by, police say

A 19-year-old man was shot and killed early Saturday morning on the Southwest Side in what may have been a drive-by shooting.

Smash-and-grab burglary in Blue Island caught on camera
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Another smash-and-grab burglary caught on camera. This time in Blue Island where thieves targeted gaming machines inside a seafood restaurant. 

Killer in Colorado professor slaying makes disturbing comment after being dragged to court

A Colorado killer who mocked the court, skipped his own sentencing and forced a judge to order that he be brought in "by any means necessary" is now facing the rest of his life behind bars.

Teen identified in Chicago's West Side shooting
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The search is on for a suspect in a fatal shooting on Chicago's west side yesterday.  Two people are dead and tonight we're learning more about one of the victims.

Should the SAFE-T Act be amended? | The Chicago Report
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 The fact that the man accused of shooting John Bartholomew was already out on pre-trial release is fueling a heated debate.  Under Illinois’ SAFE-T Act, cash bail was abolished, shifting the decision to judges to determine if a defendant is too dangerous to be released before trial.  Critics argue the system failed in this case - arguing, the judge’s discretion was flawed when Alphanso Talley was released on electronic monitoring despite pending felony charges.  Today, cold case files host Lisette Guillen and anti-violence activist Andrew Holmes held a press conference outside Cook County Jail, calling for stricter oversight. 

Charlie Kirk murder: Judge rules cameras allowed in courtroom for Tyler Robinson trial

A Utah judge has ruled that cameras will be allowed in the high-profile murder trial of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Video shows smash-and-grab in Blue Island restaurant
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Yet another smash-and-grab burglary overnight. This time in Blue Island, where a small business owner says thieves targeted gaming machines inside the restaurant.  Leslie Moreno is there with more on what happened.

Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools

Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.

DOJ: Former NFL player sentenced to 16 years for defrauding $200 million from Medicare and VA

A former NFL player who was a member of the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a years long scheme that bilked Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs out of $200 million. 

Indiana man gets 117 years for murder, attempted murder in June 2023 shooting

An Indiana man has been sentenced to 117 years in prison following his convictions for murder and attempted murder in a June 2023 shooting in Merrillville.

Rosalie Winter: Missing Countryside woman has been found

A 69-year-old woman who was reported missing in suburban Chicago early Friday and prompted an Endangered Missing Person Alert has been found. 

Chicago teen arrested in multi-month crime spree involving armed robberies

A 16-year-old boy has been charged in a series of crimes across Chicago's North and Northwest Sides, including armed robberies and a carjacking.