Man admitted killing Chicago police officer during traffic stop: prosecutor
A man charged with killing a Chicago police officer admitted to investigators that he pulled his handgun out of his waistband during a traffic stop and opened fire, a prosecutor told a judge Tuesday.
Chicago alderman says it's clear police don't get enough support from City Hall
"When I talk to police officers on the street, I hear repeatedly they feel that leadership in the city, people in the city, do not support them."
Chicago police radio calls show frantic effort to save Officer Ella French's life
"OK, listen to me, take that damn vest off right now and start compressions," the dispatcher told officers in the car. "Start breathing, whatever we got to do. Start it now. While you’re driving, the officer in the back with her, take the vest off and start compressions now."
Brothers charged after 2 Chicago cops shot during traffic stop, killing Officer Ella French
Two brothers have been charged in the shooting of two Chicago police officers during a traffic stop Saturday night, which killed Officer Ella French and critically wounded the other.
Indiana man charged with buying gun used to shoot 2 Chicago cops, killing Officer Ella French
The gun used to shoot two Chicago cops over the weekend, killing Officer Ella French, was allegedly bought by a man from Indiana.
Slain Chicago Police Officer Ella French 'wanted to do good for the world,' brother says
Chicago Police Officer Ella French joined the department because she “wanted to do good for the world,” her brother said Sunday.
Chicago cop fatally shot in the line of duty identified; 3 suspects in custody
It was a day of mourning in Chicago. A police officer with just three years on the force was shot in the head and killed Saturday night.
Chicago police officer killed, another in critical condition after being shot on the South Side
'HEARTBREAKING TRAGEDY': A 29-year-old female officer was killed and another officer is fighting for his life after both were shot while conducting a traffic stop on the South Side.
Woman, infant missing from West Englewood: police
HAVE YOU SEEN THEM? Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 24-year-old woman and 2-month-old girl.
Man reported missing from West Englewood found safe
A 46-year-old man who was reported missing from West Englewood since July has been found safe, police said Tuesday.
13 killed, 33 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings
The same neighborhoods continue to bear the brunt of gun violence in Chicago, with most of those shot over the weekend attacked in areas that have been much more violent this year than last.
Missing man, 31, last seen in West Englewood
Chicago police are asking the community for help finding a missing 31-year-old man who was last seen in West Englewood on the South Side.
Boy, 16, reported missing from Englewood
A 16-year-old boy has been reported missing from Englewood on the South Side.
Woman dies after fire breaks out in her bedroom in West Englewood
The 40-year-old died after a fire broke out in her bedroom about 1 a.m. in the 1700 block of West 59th Street, Chicago police said.
Man shot by security guard during attempted robbery in West Englewood
A man began taking items at a gas station without paying for them. When he was approached by a security guard, the man pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the officer.
Man shot in West Englewood; unmarked CPD vehicle struck by stray bullet
An unmarked Chicago police vehicle parked at the end of the block was struck by a stray bullet on the passenger’s side door,
5 killed, 53 others wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
Five people were killed and at least 53 others wounded in shootings across Chicago since Friday night, including an 11-year-old girl who was shot Sunday night in the West Pullman neighborhood on the Far South Side.
Man, 27, killed in West Englewood shooting
A woman who lives on the block said she was working on fixing a light in her home when she heard “at least 20” loud pops. She thought they were fireworks. “When I found out that it was actually gunshots, I got goosebumps,” she said.
Hundreds attend free block party in Englewood
The event at 63rd and Ashland offered free food, face painting, free clothes and shoes. There was also music and a bounce house.
Man charged with 2018 West Englewood shooting, robbery
A 22-year-old man is facing charges nearly three years after allegedly shooting and robbing another man in West Englewood on the South Side.