7 shot, 1 fatally, in Chicago so far this weekend
A teenage boy was killed and six other people wounded in shootings across Chicago so far this weekend.
Man shot at Roseland gas station
A man was shot Friday at a gas station in Roseland on the South Side.
Woman hurt in Douglas shooting
A 20-year-old woman was shot Friday night in Douglas on the South Side.
Teen boy shot in Back of the Yards
A 15-year-old boy was wounded in a shooting Friday night in Back of the Yards on the South Side.
Person injured after crashing into Cook County Sheriff’s squad car
A person was injured after crashing into a Cook County Sheriff’s squad car Wednesday night on Highway 57 in Markham.
Teen boy killed in Marquette Park shooting; 2 in custody: police
Two people are in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenage boy Friday in Marquette Park on the Southwest Side.
Nearly 1.6 million Illinois Facebook users will get at least $345 in privacy settlement
Nearly 1.6 million Facebook users in Illinois who are interested in being compensated will receive at least $345 after a judge approved a $650 million settlement of a privacy lawsuit against Facebook.
Inbound Eisenhower Expressway shut down after 2 wounded in shooting near Pulaski
Two people were shot Friday on the Eisenhower Expressway on the West Side.
United Center vaccination site provides hope of normalcy in Chicago this summer
With 2,400 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases announced on Friday statewide, including 55 additional deaths, Mayor Lightfoot says the time is now. We must all get vaccinated.
Stolen SUV sought in series of Chicago area carjackings, thefts: FBI
The FBI and Chicago police are on the lookout for a stolen SUV believed to be involved in a series of carjackings and thefts across the Chicago area this week.
DCFS: No evidence to support allegations of Phleger abusing 2 teen brothers decades ago
There is no evidence to support allegations accusing the Rev. Michael Pfleger of abusing two brothers in their early teens decades ago, but this doesn’t mean the claims are untrue, Illinois’ child protection agency said in a letter to the Chicago priest Friday.
5 former USPS employees among 11 charged with stealing credit cards from mail
Two of the defendants even obtained people’s social security numbers and dates of birth, allowing them to activate the stolen credit cards and use them at stores including Best Buy, Fry’s Electronics, Walmart and Meijer, prosecutors said.
What you need to know: Chicago will begin issuing tickets to motorists going 6 mph over the speed limit
The city of Chicago will begin issuing tickets to motorists who are speeding six to 10 mph over the speed limit in Automated Speed Enforcement zones starting Monday.
Chicago reportedly preparing for large scale events this summer
Will concerts be back this summer? The Chicago Police Department is reportedly preparing for a return to normalcy this summer, including prepping for large scale events.
Video shows robbers beat vehicle delivery driver, steal cars at Des Plaines dealership
A vehicle delivery driver was seriously injured Thursday when a group of robbers beat him and stole his shipment of vehicles at a dealership in northwest suburban Des Plaines.
Uber donates 20,000 rides to United Center vaccination site
Uber will provide 20,000 free rides to the United Center vaccination site to help remove transportation barriers that may prevent some Chicagoans from accessing the vaccine.
Harlem Avenue reopens after water main break at 60th Street
The southbound lanes of Harlem Avenue were shut down at 60th Street for more than four hours Friday as crews repaired a water main break.
Police seek 17 people in May downtown looting
Chicago police on Friday released surveillance video of more than a dozen people wanted for stealing from a downtown store last May during widespread looting.
Former Illinois Rep. Kodatt, who resigned after less than 3 days in office, declines full month's salary
Kodatt informed the Comptroller’s office by email Friday that, “In the spirit of good governance and in the best interest of the people of the state of Illinois I decline the one month salary to which I am entitled by law.”
Man charged with fighting sheriff’s deputies in Beach Park
A Zion man is accused of fighting Lake County sheriff’s deputies who were investigating a crash Thursday in north suburban Beach Park.