Research suggests Illinois could save millions by cutting some women's prison sentences
New research suggests Illinois could save millions by shortening prison sentences for some women with little impact on violent crime. Colette Payne and Deanne Benos of the Women's Justice Institute discuss what these findings could mean for the criminal justice system.
New research suggests Illinois could save millions by shortening prison sentences for some women with little impact on violent crime. Colette Payne and Deanne Benos of the Women's Justice Institute discuss what these findings could mean for the criminal justice system.
Chicago man charged with DUI in crash that killed 2 in Jackson Park
A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a crash that killed his passenger and another driver over the weekend in Jackson Park.
A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a crash that killed his passenger and another driver over the weekend in Jackson Park.
Video shows fatal Oak Park police shooting that killed Christian Wallace
New video shows the moments leading up to, during and after an Oak Park officer fatally shot Christian Wallace at a gas station last month. Here's what police say happened.
New video shows the moments leading up to, during and after an Oak Park officer fatally shot Christian Wallace at a gas station last month. Here's what police say happened.
Chicago man arrested nearly 2 years after robbery, attack at Sox-35th Red Line station
Nearly two years after a 71-year-old man was robbed and assaulted on the Sox-35th Red Line platform, Chicago police say they've arrested a suspect.
Nearly two years after a 71-year-old man was robbed and assaulted on the Sox-35th Red Line platform, Chicago police say they've arrested a suspect.
Chicago crime overnight: Man killed, 3 shot, woman stabbed in separate incidents
Overnight violence across Chicago left one man dead and three others wounded in two shootings, and a woman stabbed during an argument on the Southwest Side. Here's what police say happened.
Overnight violence across Chicago left one man dead and three others wounded in two shootings, and a woman stabbed during an argument on the Southwest Side. Here's what police say happened.
$10K reward offered in fatal shooting of CTA employee on South Side
A $10,000 reward is now being offered for information in the fatal shooting of CTA employee Thomas Kevin Barlow.
A $10,000 reward is now being offered for information in the fatal shooting of CTA employee Thomas Kevin Barlow.
3 arrested after Chicago TV news crew threatened near Adler Planetarium
Three people are in custody after a Chicago TV reporter and photographer were threatened while preparing for a live report near Adler Planetarium. Police also recovered a rifle, a city official said.
Three people are in custody after a Chicago TV reporter and photographer were threatened while preparing for a live report near Adler Planetarium. Police also recovered a rifle, a city official said.
Highland Park shooting survivor sings outside United Center to support Uvalde families
A 10-year-old Highland Park boy came up with a way to raise money for school shooting victims in Texas – he sang outside a concert at the United Center.
A 10-year-old Highland Park boy came up with a way to raise money for school shooting victims in Texas – he sang outside a concert at the United Center.
Highland Park parade shooting survivor turns tragedy into mission to help Uvalde families
A 10-year-old Highland Park boy is on a mission to heal the broken hearts of parents who have lost loved ones in a school shooting.
A 10-year-old Highland Park boy is on a mission to heal the broken hearts of parents who have lost loved ones in a school shooting.
CTA employee killed in attempted carjacking on Chicago's South Side, officials say
A Chicago Transit Authority employee was fatally shot during an apparent attempted carjacking early Monday on the city's South Side, according to police and union officials.
A Chicago Transit Authority employee was fatally shot during an apparent attempted carjacking early Monday on the city's South Side, according to police and union officials.
CTA employee killed in attempted carjacking on Chicago's South Side, officials say
A Chicago Transit Authority employee was fatally shot during an apparent attempted carjacking early Monday on the city's South Side, according to police and union officials.
A Chicago Transit Authority employee was fatally shot during an apparent attempted carjacking early Monday on the city's South Side, according to police and union officials.
Pilsen restaurant asks for public's help after burglary caught on camera
A popular Pilsen restaurant is asking for the public’s help after a burglary attempt was caught on surveillance video Friday morning.
A popular Pilsen restaurant is asking for the public’s help after a burglary attempt was caught on surveillance video Friday morning.
Chicago news crew confronted by suspects near Adler Planetarium, police say
Authorities are searching for a group of suspects accused of confronting two employees of a Chicago television station, yelling racial slurs and trying to have a dog attack one of the men Monday near Adler Planetarium.
Authorities are searching for a group of suspects accused of confronting two employees of a Chicago television station, yelling racial slurs and trying to have a dog attack one of the men Monday near Adler Planetarium.
Pilsen restaurant asks for public's help after burglary caught on camera
A popular Pilsen restaurant is asking for the public's help after it was burglarized early Friday morning. Surveillance video captured the break-in and now the family-owned business hopes someone recognizes the suspect.
A popular Pilsen restaurant is asking for the public's help after it was burglarized early Friday morning. Surveillance video captured the break-in and now the family-owned business hopes someone recognizes the suspect.
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Terrion Arnold released by Lions; given $1M bond in armed robbery, kidnapping case
Despite Terrion Arnold getting a win in court – the Detroit Lions released him later at 4 p.m. There has been no other statement from the team, however.
Despite Terrion Arnold getting a win in court – the Detroit Lions released him later at 4 p.m. There has been no other statement from the team, however.
Man shot, killed by food delivery driver outside suburban Chicago Amazon facility
More details are emerging about the deadly shooting outside an Amazon warehouse in Matteson. Fox Chicago's Brittany Toolis reports live from the scene with the latest on the investigation.
More details are emerging about the deadly shooting outside an Amazon warehouse in Matteson. Fox Chicago's Brittany Toolis reports live from the scene with the latest on the investigation.
Cook County crime: Man charged after ghost gun found; $1.3M in stolen cargo recovered in separate case
A 20-year-old man is charged after Cook County deputies said they found a loaded ghost gun during a traffic stop. Meanwhile, investigators recovered more than $1.3 million in stolen cargo in a separate case.
A 20-year-old man is charged after Cook County deputies said they found a loaded ghost gun during a traffic stop. Meanwhile, investigators recovered more than $1.3 million in stolen cargo in a separate case.
Former Pistons player Malik Beasley indicted in federal gambling scheme
Former Pistons player Malik Beasley has been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation.
Former Pistons player Malik Beasley has been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation.
Man shot, killed by food delivery driver outside Amazon fulfillment center in Matteson
A man working at the Amazon fulfillment center in Matteson was shot and killed by a food delivery driver in the parking lot Sunday night, police said.
A man working at the Amazon fulfillment center in Matteson was shot and killed by a food delivery driver in the parking lot Sunday night, police said.