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.

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

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

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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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

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

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

Child found safe after vehicle stolen on Chicago's South Side
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Chicago police say a 1-year-old boy is safe after a vehicle he was in was stolen on the city's South Side early Wednesday.

$45M cocaine bust uncovers massive tunnel to Mexico under supposed discount store

What looked like a San Diego discount retail store turned out to be something more nefarious, and what was allegedly sold there was a lot more dangerous than snack foods and cleaning supplies.