Former Chicago top cop weighs in on how policy changes have shaped crime fighting

A recent discussion between former Chicago law enforcement officials shed light on the origins of real-time crime centers, the role of data-driven policing, and the impact of policy changes on crime prevention. 

Hadiya Pendleton case: A tragic loss and the investigation that followed

A discussion between former Chicago law enforcement officials provided new insight into the investigative efforts that led to the arrest of two suspects in the 2013 killing of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old high school student from Chicago. 

Berwyn man's stolen car recovered, beloved dog found dead inside

A car stolen from a garage in Berwyn last year has been recovered, but the owner's 14-year-old white and tan Pomeranian, Wally, was found dead inside.

Karen Schepers cold case: Officials provide update on car recovery efforts
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Elgin officials held news briefing to provide an update on the search for Karen Schepers, whose car was found in the Fox River nearly 42 years after her disappearance.

Man, 2 children found alive hours after plane crashes in Alaska

A man and two children were found alive hours after their plane was reported missing in Alaska. Here's what's known about the crash and their rescue.

Man stabbed near CTA Blue Line stop
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A man was stabbed and critically wounded Monday night near a CTA station in the Loop.

Boy, 16, charged in shooting inside West Side store

A 16-year-old boy was charged with shooting a 19-year-old man inside a business earlier this month on Chicago's West Side.

Man, 30, stabbed near downtown CTA station

A man was stabbed and critically wounded Monday night near a CTA station in the Loop.

Family outraged after girl receives monkey, toilet with fake poop as prize gift from school

A family is demanding answers and an apology after a little girl received a toy monkey and toilet with fake poop as a school fundraising prize. The district says the prizes were communicated to families ahead of time.

Cook County deputies train for life-or-death situations at newly upgraded facility

From hostage rescues to active shooter situations, the drills are based on actual encounters officers have faced in the field, ensuring they’re ready for anything.

From simulation to situation: Cook County deputies train at newly upgraded facility
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Cook County Sheriff?s deputies are honing their skills with high-intensity training at a newly upgraded facility designed to prepare them for real-world emergencies.

FBI reportedly launching task force to crack down on Tesla vandals

The FBI has launched a national task force to investigate arsons and vandalism targeting Tesla vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations across the country. Officials are treating the coordinated acts as domestic terrorism.

Boy, 13, fatally shot inside South Side home: police

Chicago police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy inside a home on Monday.

Houston crime: 3 teenage girls accused of trying to kill their mother because she turned off wi-fi

Three teenage girls are in custody after authorities said they planned to kill their own mother for turning off the wi-fi. It happened Sunday night on Barkers Crossing Avenue in northwest Harris County.

Aurora police release bodycam video of fatal officer-involved shooting

The Aurora Police Department has released bodycam footage of a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of March 19.