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The Child Social Media Safety Act has advanced in the House, and the mother of Megan Bos is pushing for SAFE-T Act reform in Illinois. All this and more, on "The Chicago Report."
The Child Social Media Safety Act has advanced in the House, and the mother of Megan Bos is pushing for SAFE-T Act reform in Illinois. All this and more, on "The Chicago Report."
Mother of Megan Bos calls for SAFE-T Act reform
This month marks one year since Megan Bos's body was found and in response, her mother Jennifer is breaking her silence. She's now backing House Bill 41-04, which would give judges broader discretion to deny pre-trial release.
This month marks one year since Megan Bos's body was found and in response, her mother Jennifer is breaking her silence. She's now backing House Bill 41-04, which would give judges broader discretion to deny pre-trial release.
65-year-old woman killed in Belmont Cragin hit-and-run
A woman was struck and killed by a fleeing driver Sunday night in Belmont Cragin, marking Chicago’s seventh deadly hit-and-run this year as police investigate and question a person of interest amid growing concerns about low arrest rates.
A woman was struck and killed by a fleeing driver Sunday night in Belmont Cragin, marking Chicago’s seventh deadly hit-and-run this year as police investigate and question a person of interest amid growing concerns about low arrest rates.
Chicago gang leader sentenced to life in prison
A leader of Chicago's Four Corner Hustlers gang was sentenced to life in federal prison for his role in a violent criminal enterprise that operated for decades on the West Side.
A leader of Chicago's Four Corner Hustlers gang was sentenced to life in federal prison for his role in a violent criminal enterprise that operated for decades on the West Side.
Mexico pyramid shooting: 6 Americans among those hurt
Six Americans were among those hurt when a gunman opened fire on tourists visiting a popular archaeological pyramid site in Mexico.
Six Americans were among those hurt when a gunman opened fire on tourists visiting a popular archaeological pyramid site in Mexico.
Chicago crime: Person found shot to death in car on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
A person was found shot to death inside a car on DuSable Lake Shore Drive Tuesday morning on Chicago's South Side.
A person was found shot to death inside a car on DuSable Lake Shore Drive Tuesday morning on Chicago's South Side.
Boy, 16, charged with murder months after Chicago shooting
A teenage boy was charged with murder in connection with a shooting last October on Chicago's Southwest Side.
A teenage boy was charged with murder in connection with a shooting last October on Chicago's Southwest Side.
How K9 Lux stays safe: Inside Lake County Sheriff’s life-saving partnership
Deputy John Forlenza introduces police K9 Lux and explains how a partnership with Vested Interest in K9s Inc provides advanced body armor and vital community-supported protection for K9 officers.
Deputy John Forlenza introduces police K9 Lux and explains how a partnership with Vested Interest in K9s Inc provides advanced body armor and vital community-supported protection for K9 officers.
Surge in smash-and-grab burglaries raises concerns for Chicago businesses
G. Michael Verden breaks down why vehicle-driven smash-and-grab crimes may be increasing in Chicago and what business owners can do to better protect themselves.
G. Michael Verden breaks down why vehicle-driven smash-and-grab crimes may be increasing in Chicago and what business owners can do to better protect themselves.
Joseph 'Troubles' Matos: FBI ups reward for fugitive wanted in killing of National Guardsman
The FBI has increased the reward for information leading to the capture of a man wanted in connection with the murder of a National Guardsman nearly five years ago in Chicago.
The FBI has increased the reward for information leading to the capture of a man wanted in connection with the murder of a National Guardsman nearly five years ago in Chicago.
Chicago police recover guns, $280K in cash and make arrests in South Side raids
Two convicted felons were arrested and nine firearms were recovered during an investigation into stolen property linked to recent burglaries across the Chicago area.
Two convicted felons were arrested and nine firearms were recovered during an investigation into stolen property linked to recent burglaries across the Chicago area.
Chicago police search for suspects in Loop CTA train attack
Chicago police are searching for multiple people accused of attacking a CTA rider in the Loop.
Chicago police are searching for multiple people accused of attacking a CTA rider in the Loop.
Man allegedly fired shots at unoccupied CTA bus on Chicago's Southwest Side
Chicago police say a man is in custody after he fired shots at a parked CTA bus that was unoccupied on Monday.
Chicago police say a man is in custody after he fired shots at a parked CTA bus that was unoccupied on Monday.
Minor league catcher turned in by Atlanta Braves following deadly I-75 hit-and-run crash: FHP
An 18-year-old Atlanta Braves minor league catcher was arrested for leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash that killed a semi-tractor-trailer driver on I-75 in Manatee County Monday morning, according to troopers.
An 18-year-old Atlanta Braves minor league catcher was arrested for leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash that killed a semi-tractor-trailer driver on I-75 in Manatee County Monday morning, according to troopers.
Chicago concealed carry holder charged for having gun on CTA train, sheriff's police say
A Chicago man with a concealed carry license was arrested and charged last week after sheriff's police said they found him with a loaded gun on a CTA train.
A Chicago man with a concealed carry license was arrested and charged last week after sheriff's police said they found him with a loaded gun on a CTA train.
Chicago police: Man stabbed in neck during South Side argument
A South Side argument turned violent early Tuesday, leaving one man injured and another in custody.
A South Side argument turned violent early Tuesday, leaving one man injured and another in custody.
Former suburban Chicago teacher accused of grooming students, soliciting minor, officials say
A former suburban Chicago teacher is facing multiple felony charges involving a minor. Here's what we know so far.
A former suburban Chicago teacher is facing multiple felony charges involving a minor. Here's what we know so far.
Burglars steal $100K in Pokémon, other cards from Chicago shop, owner says
Burglars stole more than $100,000 worth of collectible trading cards after breaking into a Northwest Side shop early Monday.
Burglars stole more than $100,000 worth of collectible trading cards after breaking into a Northwest Side shop early Monday.
CTA to replace unarmed security with more police officers amid crime concerns
The CTA confirmed it was moving away from using private unarmed security guards and will replace them with police officers.
The CTA confirmed it was moving away from using private unarmed security guards and will replace them with police officers.
DA charges San Jose teen with murder, sex assault of 'Baby Jaxon'
The Santa Clara County District Attorney on Monday announced charges against a then-17-year-old for the death and sexual assault of a 2-year-old boy nicknamed "Baby Jaxon."
The Santa Clara County District Attorney on Monday announced charges against a then-17-year-old for the death and sexual assault of a 2-year-old boy nicknamed "Baby Jaxon."