Murders, shootings in Chicago were down again in August but carjackings and CTA crime remain high
Despite the general drop in shootings and homicides, every Chicago police district has seen an increase in overall crime. That includes sexual assault, robbery, aggravated battery, burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft, according to the data.
Despite the general drop in shootings and homicides, every Chicago police district has seen an increase in overall crime. That includes sexual assault, robbery, aggravated battery, burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft, according to the data.
'Heartbreaking loss': Chicago police officer dies by suicide Thursday, CPD says
Twenty sworn Chicago police officers have died from suicide since 2018, including five this year, according to figures provided by a police spokesman.
Twenty sworn Chicago police officers have died from suicide since 2018, including five this year, according to figures provided by a police spokesman.
Ex-Chicago high school dean accused of sex with teen, posing as stepfather to help her get abortions
The former dean of a Chicago public high school is facing a felony charge for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a teen student.
The former dean of a Chicago public high school is facing a felony charge for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a teen student.
Ex-Chicago high school dean accused of sex with teen, posing as stepfather to help her get abortions
The former dean of a Chicago public high school is facing a felony charge for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a teen student.
The former dean of a Chicago public high school is facing a felony charge for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a teen student.
Retired Chicago police officer shot while trying to stop robbery at South Side currency exchange
The shooting happened as a woman was opening the currency exchange, the police report stated. A robber walked up to the woman and the retired officer approached and identified himself as working security, the report said.
The shooting happened as a woman was opening the currency exchange, the police report stated. A robber walked up to the woman and the retired officer approached and identified himself as working security, the report said.
Chicago police search for person of interest in South Side murder
Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying a man who is a person of interest in a murder that happened last year.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying a man who is a person of interest in a murder that happened last year.
Retired Chicago police officer shot while trying to stop robbery at South Side currency exchange
A retired Chicago police officer was shot six times after he confronted a robber at an Englewood currency exchange Thursday morning, according police and fire officials.
A retired Chicago police officer was shot six times after he confronted a robber at an Englewood currency exchange Thursday morning, according police and fire officials.
Florida mom’s post about how toddler's creepy doll scored them perks at Disney World goes viral
"Briar named the doll Chloe and I then immediately nicknamed her Creepy Chloe. I’m pretty sure Creepy Chloe is stealing my soul when I sleep," Brittany Beard said in the now viral Facebook post.
"Briar named the doll Chloe and I then immediately nicknamed her Creepy Chloe. I’m pretty sure Creepy Chloe is stealing my soul when I sleep," Brittany Beard said in the now viral Facebook post.
The 'What's My Name' Foundation works to eliminate rideshare assaults
Seymour Josephson, from The 'What's My Name' Foundation, talks about the prevalance of assaults on rideshare riders and the importance of being hyper vigilant in ensuring you don't become a victim.
Seymour Josephson, from The 'What's My Name' Foundation, talks about the prevalance of assaults on rideshare riders and the importance of being hyper vigilant in ensuring you don't become a victim.
Retired Chicago cop shot while trying to stop robbery
A retired Chicago police officer was shot at a currency exchange in Englewood on the South Side Thursday morning.
A retired Chicago police officer was shot at a currency exchange in Englewood on the South Side Thursday morning.
Chicago alderman calls on Lightfoot to apologize for comments about his late father
The son of former Chicago mayor Eugene Sawyer wants Mayor Lori Lightfoot to apologize for comments linking his now-deceased father to a "racist mob."
The son of former Chicago mayor Eugene Sawyer wants Mayor Lori Lightfoot to apologize for comments linking his now-deceased father to a "racist mob."
Chicago police work to fill 975 patrol officer vacancies, 105 detective openings: top mayoral aide
Earlier this month, the Office of Budget and Management reported 1,408 sworn vacancies after a staggering 814 retirements already this year. That’s compared to 973 all of last year, and 625 in 2020.
Earlier this month, the Office of Budget and Management reported 1,408 sworn vacancies after a staggering 814 retirements already this year. That’s compared to 973 all of last year, and 625 in 2020.
Chicago police celebrate life of Officer Ella French on what would've been her 31st birthday
Chicago Police Officer Ella French was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Englewood last year.
Chicago Police Officer Ella French was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Englewood last year.
Son of former Chicago mayor demands Lightfoot apologize for comments made about his late father
The son of former Chicago mayor Eugene Sawyer wants Mayor Lori Lightfoot to apologize for comments linking his now-deceased father to a "racist mob."
The son of former Chicago mayor Eugene Sawyer wants Mayor Lori Lightfoot to apologize for comments linking his now-deceased father to a "racist mob."
'Reckless and irresponsible': Chicago alderman claps back at Lightfoot's comments
The son of former Chicago Mayor Eugene Sawyer is asking Lori Lightfoot to apologize for comments she made about his now deceased father.
The son of former Chicago Mayor Eugene Sawyer is asking Lori Lightfoot to apologize for comments she made about his now deceased father.
'Partner Track' gaining popularity on Netflix
From the direct of "Bridgerton," "Grey's Anatomy" and "Orange is the New Black," comes "Partner Track," one of Netflix's new bingeable series.
From the direct of "Bridgerton," "Grey's Anatomy" and "Orange is the New Black," comes "Partner Track," one of Netflix's new bingeable series.
Pilot threatens to end flight after someone sent nudes via AirDrop: 'Quit sending naked pictures'
“If this continues while we’re on the ground, I’m going to have to pull back to the gate, everybody’s going to have to get off,” the pilot could be heard telling passengers in a viral TikTok video.
“If this continues while we’re on the ground, I’m going to have to pull back to the gate, everybody’s going to have to get off,” the pilot could be heard telling passengers in a viral TikTok video.
Pilsen man charged with reckless conduct after blocking CTA Red Line exit while armed
Nehemiah Knox was seen by police blocking access to the entrance/exit of a CTA Red Line station in South Loop.
Nehemiah Knox was seen by police blocking access to the entrance/exit of a CTA Red Line station in South Loop.
Lightfoot: Chicago's Black neighborhoods portrayed as more troubled, violent than they actually are
"The media doesn't tell the true story of Black Chicago," Mayor Lightfoot told a group at a South Side Chicago restaurant.
"The media doesn't tell the true story of Black Chicago," Mayor Lightfoot told a group at a South Side Chicago restaurant.
Lightfoot: Chicago's Black neighborhoods portrayed as more troubled, violent than they actually are
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and a key ally claimed Tuesday that the city's Black neighborhoods are portrayed as more troubled and violent than they really are.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and a key ally claimed Tuesday that the city's Black neighborhoods are portrayed as more troubled and violent than they really are.