Cook County cemetery employee accused of stealing $114k from families, sheriff says
A former Cook County cemetery worker was charged with allegedly stealing more than $114,000.
A former Cook County cemetery worker was charged with allegedly stealing more than $114,000.
2 people stabbed in Chicago South Side restaurant attack, police say
Two people were attacked and stabbed inside a restaurant on the city’s Far South Side around midnight on Friday.
Two people were attacked and stabbed inside a restaurant on the city’s Far South Side around midnight on Friday.
SUV slams into Chicago building, leaves 1 dead, 1 hurt, police say
One person died and another was hurt after a car crashed into a building on Chicago’s Near North Side early Saturday.
One person died and another was hurt after a car crashed into a building on Chicago’s Near North Side early Saturday.
3 teens shot on Chicago’s West Side during argument, police say
Three teenagers were shot during an argument late Friday night at a home on Chicago's West Side, police said.
Three teenagers were shot during an argument late Friday night at a home on Chicago's West Side, police said.
New Pornographers drummer Joe Seiders arrested in California for alleged child porn possession
The band said it has "severed all ties" with their now-former drummer after the arrest.
The band said it has "severed all ties" with their now-former drummer after the arrest.
Cook County man charged in Chicago West Side murder
Months after a man was found dead in Chicago, police say they’ve made an arrest in the suburbs.
Months after a man was found dead in Chicago, police say they’ve made an arrest in the suburbs.
Despite barricades removal, Chicago police brace for more 'teen takeovers' in Streeterville
Chicago police expect more teen gatherings downtown, but crowd control fencing disappeared overnight. Why?
Chicago police expect more teen gatherings downtown, but crowd control fencing disappeared overnight. Why?
Man killed in shooting on Chicago's West Side, suspect sought: police
A man was killed in a shooting Friday on Chicago's West Side, and police say the gunman is still on the run.
A man was killed in a shooting Friday on Chicago's West Side, and police say the gunman is still on the run.
Lester Owens' fight for freedom: Alleged Chicago police torture led to wrongful conviction, he says
He’s already served 14 years—but was he wrongfully convicted? A judge may be reconsidering Lester Owens’ case.
He’s already served 14 years—but was he wrongfully convicted? A judge may be reconsidering Lester Owens’ case.
Baby kidnapped on Chicago's North Side, suspect taken into custody: police
A baby is safe and a suspect is in custody after a kidnapping Friday afternoon on Chicago’s North Side, authorities said.
A baby is safe and a suspect is in custody after a kidnapping Friday afternoon on Chicago’s North Side, authorities said.
Wearing the Badge: Ella French?s mom, officer injured in shooting now help cop families cope with trauma
On this episode of "Wearing the Badge," we remember Ella French, a Chicago police officer killed in the line of duty in 2021. Ella?s mother, Elizabeth French, and officer Carlos Yanez Jr., who was shot alongside Ella, joined host Garry McCarthy to share memories of her life and the kind of person she was ? both on and off the job. Yanez and Ella's mom now help cop families cope with trauma through the ?Light The Line? nonprofit.
On this episode of "Wearing the Badge," we remember Ella French, a Chicago police officer killed in the line of duty in 2021. Ella?s mother, Elizabeth French, and officer Carlos Yanez Jr., who was shot alongside Ella, joined host Garry McCarthy to share memories of her life and the kind of person she was ? both on and off the job. Yanez and Ella's mom now help cop families cope with trauma through the ?Light The Line? nonprofit.
Alleged Chicago police torture led to Lester Owens' wrongful conviction, advocates say
He?s already served 14 years?but was he wrongfully convicted? A judge may be reconsidering Lester Owens? case.
He?s already served 14 years?but was he wrongfully convicted? A judge may be reconsidering Lester Owens? case.
15-year-old fatally shot at apartment complex in NW Indiana, police say
A 15-year-old was shot and killed at an apartment complex in northwest Indiana early Friday morning, authorities said.
A 15-year-old was shot and killed at an apartment complex in northwest Indiana early Friday morning, authorities said.
Investigation digs deeper into deadly shooting on Florida State's campus
Two people are dead and several are injured after a student opened fire on the campus of Florida State University
Two people are dead and several are injured after a student opened fire on the campus of Florida State University
American man hijacks plane headed to popular Belize tourist town
An American man hijacked a small plane heading to a popular Belize tourist town, stabbing two passengers and a pilot before another passenger shot him.
An American man hijacked a small plane heading to a popular Belize tourist town, stabbing two passengers and a pilot before another passenger shot him.
Austin Metcalf's family targeted by 'swatting' call Thursday, Frisco police say
Frisco police were called to the home of 17-year-old stabbing victim Austin Metcalf's family on Thursday. It was later determined to be a 'swatting' call.
Frisco police were called to the home of 17-year-old stabbing victim Austin Metcalf's family on Thursday. It was later determined to be a 'swatting' call.
Nine lawsuits filed against Arlington Heights school district over nurse’s medication mix-ups
Arlington Heights School District 25 is facing nine lawsuits from families who allege a former school nurse endangered students by mishandling prescription medications.
Arlington Heights School District 25 is facing nine lawsuits from families who allege a former school nurse endangered students by mishandling prescription medications.
Suburban pizzeria offers free pizza for a year to help catch attempted burglars
After a failed break-in, a suburban pizzeria is serving up slices of justice—offering anyone who helps ID the suspects a year of free pizza.
After a failed break-in, a suburban pizzeria is serving up slices of justice—offering anyone who helps ID the suspects a year of free pizza.
Unique Simpson: Missing teen last seen at University of Chicago Hospital on April 13, police say
Have you seen Unique Simpson? The 15-year-old girl was last spotted Sunday in Chicago's Hyde Park.
Have you seen Unique Simpson? The 15-year-old girl was last spotted Sunday in Chicago's Hyde Park.
Haley Joel Osment arrested at California ski resort, charged with possession, public intoxication
Haley Joel Osment was arrested at Mammoth Mountain on April 8.
Haley Joel Osment was arrested at Mammoth Mountain on April 8.