Family of missing Chicago woman Kierra Coles marks her 30th birthday
“Every year, I pray I don’t have to do this again, but here I am doing it again and there still will be no answers after this,” said Kierra Coles' mother, Karen Phillips, at the event in Pilsen on Saturday.
Video shows Chicago police open fire first in Pilsen shootout
Newly released video shows Chicago police officers fire the first shots in a July shootout that left two people wounded, including an innocent bystander, in the Pilsen neighborhood on the city's Southwest Side.
Video shows Chicago police trade gunfire with suspect in Pilsen
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released video Tuesday showing a July 22nd shootout between Chicago police and a suspect in the Pilsen neighborhood. WARNING: This video contains graphic content. Viewer discretion is advised.
Chicago man facing charges in Pilsen shooting
A Chicago man was charged with attempted murder in a July shooting in the Pilsen neighborhood.
Judge won't block release of video showing shooting that led to charges against 2 Chicago cops
Kim Foxx says surveillance video shows the Chicago officers lied when they initially claimed they returned fire after shots were fired at them early on the morning of July 22. The video shows the officers actually fired first, she said.
Police investigate man found dead in car on West Side
A man was found dead in a vehicle in Chicago's West Side Sunday morning.
Chicago Mexican Independence Celebrations lead to police spike strips, blocked roads, closed exits
Tens of thousands of people came on foot and in cars to Chicago's Loop, waving Mexican flags, lighting fireworks, playing music and "drifting" in intersections. More partying is expected on Saturday night, but this time, partiers will be met by additional police tactics to keep traffic moving and people safe.
2 Chicago cops facing felony charges in Pilsen shooting, victim sues sergeant
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced felony charges against the two police officers on Friday.
CPD sergeant, officer charged in Pilsen shooting
Officer Ruben Reynoso, 42, and Sgt. Christopher Liakopoulos, 43, were both charged with aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge of a firearm and official misconduct. They could face a maximum of 30 years in prison, according to State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.
State's Attorney Kim Foxx announces charges against 2 Chicago cops involved in on-duty shooting
On Friday the Cook County State's Attorney Office filed felony charges against a Chicago sergeant and office involved in an on-duty shooting in July 2022.
Chicago police sergeant, officer to be charged in shooting
A Chicago police sergeant and an officer will face felony charges connected to a shooting in the Pilsen neighborhood.
Chicago officials warn of serious traffic this weekend due to Mexican Independence Day parades
During the COVID shutdown, some unsanctioned celebrations tended to get a bit out of control, and with recent street takeovers in the Loop, police are asking that celebrations remain peaceful and orderly.
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.
Amid criticism, work begins to move ‘Pieta’ replica from St. Adalbert Church in Pilsen to another parish
It was announced in 2016 the church would close, and on July 14, 2019, St. Adalbert held its last Mass.
Six CPD cars damaged by fireworks and rocks as police try to disperse crowds in Pilsen
Half a dozen Chicago police cars were damaged after crowds threw fireworks, rocks and bricks at them Sunday morning in the Pilsen neighborhood.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez credits teachers with his success
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools received a big honor from the City Club of Chicago Wednesday.
Family files lawsuit as mom remains on life-support after I-55 road-rage shooting involving off-duty cop
A lawsuit filed claims the officer fired first during the road-rage incident, striking Lizbeth Urbina in the head. Prosecutors have alleged her boyfriend — a passenger in the car — had been aiming a green laser light at the officer before shots were exchanged.
2 wounded, including innocent bystander in shootout with Chicago police in Pilsen
A shootout with Chicago police Friday morning left two people wounded, including an innocent bystand, in the Pilsen neighborhood on the city's Southwest Side.
Chicago police shoot two people during exchange of gunfire in Pilsen
Chicago police shot two people during an exchange of gunfire in Pilsen Friday morning, according to police.
Chicago police trade shots with gunman in Pilsen
Police are questioning persons of interest after shots were fired at and by officers Friday morning in the Pilsen neighborhood.