Convicted mobster tied to NW Indiana gambling case faces new fraud charges

A man charged in a sweeping federal investigation into an alleged northwest Indiana mob-linked gambling operation is facing a new set of felony charges in Rhode Island, prompting a federal judge to reconsider whether he should remain free while awaiting trial.

Convicted mobster tied to NW Indiana gambling case faces new fraud charges
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A man charged in a sweeping federal investigation into an alleged Northwest Indiana mob-linked gambling operation is facing a new set of felony charges in Rhode Island.

Chicago crime: 2 men shot on West Side

Two men were shot and hospitalized Wednesday night in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood.

Chicago murder suspect accused of killing two young women he dated

A Chicago man already behind bars on unrelated felony charges is now accused of killing two young women he was romantically involved with in separate shootings on the city's Southeast Side.

Chicago murder suspect accused of killing two young women he dated
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A Chicago man already behind bars on unrelated felony charges is now accused of killing two young women he was romantically involved with in separate shootings on the city's Southeast Side

Man charged nearly 5 years after fatal shooting in River North

A Chicago man is facing first-degree murder charges nearly five years after prosecutors say he fatally shot a 33-year-old man in the River North neighborhood.

Suburban Chicago man charged after deputies find stolen gun during traffic stop

A Lansing man is facing a felony gun charge after Cook County sheriff's investigators say a late-night traffic stop in south suburban Midlothian led to the discovery of a loaded gun reported stolen and suspected marijuana inside his vehicle.

Dolton combatting teen takeovers with curfew of 9 p.m. for children | ChicagoLIVE
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The Village of Dolton has seen hundreds of teens at teen takeovers this summer, and the police department is taking action. Dolton Police Chief Jeffrey Chapman explains the new curfew and how it will be enforced.

Lake County Sheriff explains 22-year prison sentence in sex trafficking case | ChicagoLIVE
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A Lake County man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after pleading guilty to involuntary sexual servitude of a minor and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Chris Covelli joins ChicagoLIVE to explain the case and discuss the investigation that led to the conviction.

Multiple people killed in North Carolina mass shooting

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a mass shooting in the Prospect Hills area of North Carolina Wednesday.  

Tupac Shakur murder: Trial for suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis set to begin Monday

Duane “Keffe D" Davis is heading to trial for his alleged role in arranging the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rap legend Tupac Shakur. Davis is the only suspect ever formally charged in connection with the crime.

Judge approves request to dismiss Jan. 6 cases against Oath Keepers

A U.S. judge granted the U.S. Justice Department's request to dismiss cases against members of the Oath Keepers militia who took part in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a court filing.

Man found insane in 6-year-old's killing released from Kentucky prison

A Kentucky father is speaking out after Ronald Exantus, the man found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2015 stabbing death of his 6-year-old son, Logan Tipton, was released from prison after completing his sentence.

New law proposed by Illinois state rep. intern reforms sexual assault reporting
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A new law amends Illinois sexual assault reporting procedures, expanding the rights of victims to request the gender of an interviewing officer and allowing them a support person during interviews. Stephanie Bolanos, 20, developed the bill as an intern for State Rep. Daniel Didech and explains what went into her proposal.