Carjackers in Chicago are using cars to trap victims, then stealing cell phones, wallets and cars

Chicago police said that on at least three recent occasions, carjackers have used a car to block a victim's path. They hop out and pull out guns, then steal the victim's cell phone, wallet and their car.

Ruse burglaries reported on the Northwest Side

Chicago police are warning elderly residents on the Northwest Side about a pair of ruse burglaries in the Albany Park and Ravenswood Manor neighborhoods.

Girl reported missing from Albany Park found safe

A 12-year-old girl who was reported missing Wednesday after not returning home from school has been safely located, according to police.

Chicago to spray insecticide to protect against West Nile Virus

The City of Chicago on Wednesday will spray insecticide on the North and Northwest sides to kill mosquitoes in order to protect against the West Nile Virus.

Albany Park shooting: Two boys, 12 and 14, shot while traveling in vehicle

TWO BOYS SHOT: A 12-year-old and a 14-year-old were shot while sitting in the rear seat of a vehicle that was traveling in Albany Park Friday night. The 14-year-old is currently in critical condition.

Teen charged with multiple carjackings in Albany Park

A 16-year-old boy is facing charges in connection with three separate carjackings in Albany Park on the Northwest Side.

Body pulled from North Branch of Chicago River

A body was pulled from the North Branch of the Chicago River Monday near Albany Park.

Businesses burglarized in Albany Park

Chicago police are warning residents of three recent burglaries reported in Albany Park on the Northwest Side.

CPS to launch 3 school-based vaccination sites for students, families

Chicago Public Schools is partnering with the Chicago Department of Public Health to pull out all the stops to get eligible students vaccinated.

2 charged with murder in Albany Park shooting

A man and a woman have been charged in connection with the September 2020 deadly shooting of a man in the Albany Park neighborhood.

String of business robberies reported on Northwest Side

Chicago police are seeking a man in connection to a string of business robberies in Albany Park on the Northwest Side.

Woman injured after crashing into car, Albany Park restaurant

An 18-year-old woman was injured after crashing into a restaurant early Friday in Albany Park on the Northwest Side.

Missing 13-year-old from Albany Park found safe

A 13-year-old boy reported missing from Albany Park on the Northwest Side has been found safe.

Off-duty cop shot home intruder in face while wife shielded baby in Albany Park: prosecutor

An Albany Park woman shielded her baby while the child’s father, an off-duty Chicago police officer, confronted and shot an intruder at the front door, Cook County prosecutors said Friday.

CPD officer charged in off-duty Albany Park shooting

A Chicago police officer faces felony charges in an off-duty shooting that wounded a man in Albany Park.