Nearly a year later, Chicago still hasn't chosen a ShotSpotter successor

Nearly a year later, Chicago still hasn't chosen a ShotSpotter successor

More than a year after bids were submitted to replace Chicago's ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, some aldermen say they still have no answers about what comes next — and families affected by gun violence are demanding action.

More than a year after bids were submitted to replace Chicago's ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, some aldermen say they still have no answers about what comes next — and families affected by gun violence are demanding action.

Nearly four years later, family still seeks answers in UIC student’s killing

Nearly four years later, family still seeks answers in UIC student’s killing

Nearly four years after 19-year-old UIC student Giovanni Flores was fatally shot while waiting in his vehicle at Douglass Park, the case remains unsolved and authorities are seeking tips with a reward of up to $10,000.

Nearly four years after 19-year-old UIC student Giovanni Flores was fatally shot while waiting in his vehicle at Douglass Park, the case remains unsolved and authorities are seeking tips with a reward of up to $10,000.

Family demanding answers after son shot nearly four years ago
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Family demanding answers after son shot nearly four years ago

 Giovanni Flores was just 19, waiting for his mom outside a hospital when he was killed.  Nearly four years later, his family still doesn’t have answers. Crime Stoppers is putting up a reward for any info that leads to an arrest.  His loved ones are still hoping someone steps up and says something.  Tia Ewing is taking a closer look at what’s been done and what it’ll take to move this case forward.

 Giovanni Flores was just 19, waiting for his mom outside a hospital when he was killed.  Nearly four years later, his family still doesn’t have answers. Crime Stoppers is putting up a reward for any info that leads to an arrest.  His loved ones are still hoping someone steps up and says something.  Tia Ewing is taking a closer look at what’s been done and what it’ll take to move this case forward.

Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run that killed Dolton woman, officials say

Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run that killed Dolton woman, officials say

A juvenile has been taken into custody and charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash in Dolton that killed an 18-year-old woman.

A juvenile has been taken into custody and charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash in Dolton that killed an 18-year-old woman.

Nearly a year later, Chicago still hasn't chosen a ShotSpotter successor
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Nearly a year later, Chicago still hasn't chosen a ShotSpotter successor

Chicago alderpersons and gun violence survivors are demanding answers after a City Council meeting on replacing ShotSpotter ended without an update, nearly a year after bids for a new gunshot detection system were submitted.

Chicago alderpersons and gun violence survivors are demanding answers after a City Council meeting on replacing ShotSpotter ended without an update, nearly a year after bids for a new gunshot detection system were submitted.

Man charged with drug-impaired driving in deadly January crash: officials

Man charged with drug-impaired driving in deadly January crash: officials

A man has been charged with reckless homicide after he was found under the influence of drugs during a fatal crash in Deer Park earlier this year, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

A man has been charged with reckless homicide after he was found under the influence of drugs during a fatal crash in Deer Park earlier this year, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Police warn of string of work van burglaries across Chicago

Police warn of string of work van burglaries across Chicago

Chicago police are warning of a string of car burglaries to work vehicles in multiple neighborhoods throughout the city earlier this week.

Chicago police are warning of a string of car burglaries to work vehicles in multiple neighborhoods throughout the city earlier this week.

Pfleger, gun violence survivors push for answers on ShotSpotter replacement
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Pfleger, gun violence survivors push for answers on ShotSpotter replacement

Father Michael Pfleger and mothers who lost children to gun violence gathered outside City Hall, urging city leaders to outline plans for replacing Chicago’s ShotSpotter system ahead of a Public Safety Committee meeting.

Father Michael Pfleger and mothers who lost children to gun violence gathered outside City Hall, urging city leaders to outline plans for replacing Chicago’s ShotSpotter system ahead of a Public Safety Committee meeting.

Suburban Chicago man charged with 8th DUI after crashing into full minivan: prosecutors

Suburban Chicago man charged with 8th DUI after crashing into full minivan: prosecutors

A Chicago-area man was ordered to be held in custody after recording his eighth arrest for driving under the influence, which resulted in six people being hospitalized.

A Chicago-area man was ordered to be held in custody after recording his eighth arrest for driving under the influence, which resulted in six people being hospitalized.

Two Chicago police officers injured in crash with pickup truck in Bridgeport

Two Chicago police officers injured in crash with pickup truck in Bridgeport

Three people were injured, including two Chicago police officers, in a crash involving a squad car and a pickup truck Wednesday morning in Bridgeport.

Three people were injured, including two Chicago police officers, in a crash involving a squad car and a pickup truck Wednesday morning in Bridgeport.