CRIME & SAFETY
6-year-old girl, 2 adults die after crash in Ford Heights
FORD HEIGHTS, Ill. — A crash in Ford Heights killed three people, including a 6-year-old girl Thursday night. The crash happened around 7:55 p.m. near Lincoln Highway and Cottage Grove Avenue. The Cook County Sheriff’s Police says the driver of a Chrysler was driving east on Lincoln Highway when they hit a Nissan. The driver […]
Family of slain man demands Hammond police release bodycam, dashcam video
HAMMOND, Ind. - The family of a man who died after a police chase are demanding the release of all bodycam and dashcam video. Lawyers for the family of Larry Perry said repeated requests for videos and reports of the incident have been denied. A police chase in February began...
Busted with 44 pounds of cocaine at Midway Airport, men are sentenced to 12 years each
CHICAGO — Two men who were allegedly caught carrying 44 pounds of cocaine in their luggage at Midway Airport have each been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Neither man has any criminal background, according to Cook County prosecutors. Robert Lewis, 25, and Jamire Hollingshed, 27, each pleaded guilty...
Murder charges approved against suspect in shooting of CPD officer
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office has approved murder charges against the suspect accused of killing Chicago police officer Luis Huesca on April 21. The suspect, identified as Xavier Tate Jr. was taken into custody Wednesday evening at a suburban Chicago apartment complex, and will face first-degree murder charges. “We...
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard Named in Latest FBI Subpoena amid Probe into Financial, Travel Expenditures
The federal spotlight intensifies on Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard as a new wave of subpoenas sweeps through the village's administration, the third in under two weeks. According to a report from FOX 32 Chicago, this subpoena not only names Henyard directly but also seeks a comprehensive record of her financials going back to the brink of her election in 2021.
Bottle of wine used to solve residential burglary
Police were able to solve a months-old burglary, thanks to a bottle of wine. The crime took place back in September in the Rich Township. The Cook County Sheriff’s office says a home security camera captured a man kicking open a door.
New developments unfold in criminal investigation in Dolton
New developments are unfolding in the criminal investigation in south suburban Dolton this week as another subpoena was delivered at the Village Hall, NBC Chicago has confirmed. The subpoena, which was delivered earlier this week, requested specific information about Mayor Tiffany Henyard and other key figures in her adminstration. A...
Midlothian Police Solve Park Vandalism Case in Under an Hour Thanks to Social Media and Community Support
The Midlothian Police turned to the power of social media to crack the case of vandalism at the Midlothian Community Park – and it worked like a charm. Within just about sixty minutes of their digital S.O.S., the Midlothian Police Department announced an update on their Facebook page: "UPDATE: That didn't take long. Within an hour of the original post, we have been able to identify these individuals Thank you to all who responded with information!"
Man charged with child abduction in Stickney Township
A Chicago man was charged last week with child abduction and luring of a minor after Cook County Sheriff’s Police detectives found he attempted to lure a minor into his vehicle, said Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart. According to police, about 4:43 p.m. on Monday, April 22, officers...
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