CRIME & SAFETY

CHICAGO - Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a woman who suffered "catastrophic" injuries earlier this month in the Englewood neighborhood. The victim suffered the injuries in the 200 block of West Garfield Boulevard, according to a CPD community alert. She exited a westbound CTA bus and was seen entering the Garfield Red Line Station, police said.

CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Nine people have been killed and 34 wounded — including 3 teenagers and 2 toddlers — over the Memorial Day Weekend so far, according to police. Chicago Police reported the two 2-year-old children were shot in separate incidents on Saturday, according to WGN. The violence began Friday night at North Avenue […]

CHICAGO — A woman was killed in a hit-and-run on the city’s West Side. The deadly incident happened around 11 p.m. Sunday in the 1200 block of South Independence. Police said the woman was crossing the street in the crosswalk when she was struck by the driver of a Gray 2014 Kia Optima. According to […]

I've flown enough times in my life that I can attest to the fact that flying on an airline can test your patience. However, I've never been aggravated enough to participate in the kind of brawl that recently erupted at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. Video shows how wild it became.

CHICAGO - A suspect was wounded on Sunday when he shot at a concealed carry holder, and that guy shot back. Chicago police said the suspect, 21, approached the concealed carry license holder on West Ford City near South Kostner in West Lawn around 6:22 p.m. The suspect opened fire.

CHICAGO - Gunfire struck a vehicle Sunday night on the Eisenhower Expressway. A driver told Illinois State Police their car was struck by shots fired from another vehicle around 9:20 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-290 near Western Avenue. No one was injured in the shooting and the eastbound...

A 64-year-old Chicago man has been accused of fatally stabbing a woman and leaving her body in an alley over the weekend, Chicago police said Monday.

A Northwest Side woman was badly beaten and had her dog stolen at gunpoint while she was walking her Wednesday night.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A suspect is injured and under arrest following a shootout at Ford City Mall on Chicago's Southwest Side Sunday evening. Police say a man was targeted by a 21-year-old gunman outside the Ross clothing store. The 24-year-old victim pulled his own gun and fired back, hitting the attacker in the leg. The accused attacker has been arrested. The 24-year-old victim had a valid concealed carry license and was not charged. 

Four cases have been reported over the last month.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Memorial Day weekend is proving to be a violent one in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. Police say there have been four people shot, one of them killed, in Lakeview over the past four days.CBS 2's Andrew Ramos spoke with the victim's friends and family, who are now mourning his death. The lights at Eden Restaurant where William Hair worked were dark Sunday night. The owner came to the decision to shut down for the weekend as the team is still devastated by the news of William's loss. "It was senseless. It was. There was nothing they were trying to achieve...

CHICAGO - A woman was shot and hospitalized Monday morning in the Little Village neighborhood. The 33-year-old was inside a vehicle around 7:35 a.m. in the 2500 block of South Saint Louis Avenue when gunfire broke out and struck her in the thigh, police said. She self-transported to Mounti Sinai...

No one was injured but the Chicago police are maintaining a heavy presence at the beach. Shots were fired today at North Avenue Beach in Chicago, leading to the closure of the beach for much of the afternoon. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported at this time, providing some relief amidst the alarming situation.

CHICAGO - Lake View residents were on edge as violence has hit their neighborhood twice in 48 hours. Just before 1 a.m. on Sunday, neighbors say a group of people were leaving a gathering held at an Airbnb at 620 W. Barry. Police say three men were shot walking on the sidewalk. One of the victims ran into a nearby Marianos, another person fled into a French Bakery. Multiple gunshots were heard and described as fireworks.

CHICAGO - A man was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a gangway in Chicago on Sunday. Police said the victim, 34, was found along South Loomis near West 86th in Auburn Gresham around 4 p.m. He had been shot in the stomach and wrist and was hospitalized in critical...

CHICAGO - Three people were shot early Monday in the Calumet Heights neighborhood on Chicago's Southwest Side. The group was standing on the sidewalk around 1:43 a.m. in the 9100 block of South Harper Avenue when someone in a black sedan started shooting, according to police. A 57-year-old woman was...

CHICAGO — Forgery charges have been filed against a Chicago man who allegedly passed fake $100 bills at a Logan Square grocery store, including one with the word “COPY” printed on it. Antoine Lee was arrested last weekend after scuffling and biting a store manager who confronted...

Persistence of Chicago Police Officials Retaining Jobs Despite False Statements Sparks Controversy. In a disconcerting revelation, it has come to light that over 110 current and former officials of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) were permitted to retain their positions despite being found guilty of making false statements. This development has raised significant concerns about the adherence to disciplinary rules within the department and the potential implications for maintaining public trust in law enforcement. The persistence of these officials in their roles following such misconduct has sparked a wave of controversy and calls for accountability.

Police said a 2-year-old girl found a handgun and accidentally discharged it, shooting herself.