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Trio attacks 2 men, shooting 1 in Marquette Park
CHICAGO - A man was seriously wounded when he was shot during an attack Sunday evening in the Marquette Park neighborhood. Two men, 27 and 32, were approached by three suspects who began attacking them around 7:20 p.m. in the 3200 block of West 71st Street, according to police. One...
12-year-old girl among 2 dead in high-speed crash on Chicago's West Side: ME
CHICAGO - A 12-year-old girl was among two killed in a high-speed crash on Chicago's West Side Saturday night. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified the girl as Imani Epps. The coroner said an unidentified male involved in the crash was also pronounced dead. Chicago police said a vehicle...
Teen Girl Charged with Multiple Felonies in Connection with Chicago Robbery Spree
A fifteen-year-old girl is facing multiple felony charges after her arrest on May 19, 2024, by members of the Bureau of Counterterrorism Team, as announced by CPD. The juvenile, whose identity remains protected due to her age, has been charged with three counts of robbery and three counts of aggravated battery with great bodily harm.
Fake robbery ring targeted Dunkin', Subway in plot to get special crime victim visas, feds say
A half-dozen men accused of faking armed robberies at Dunkin', Subway, 7-Eleven, and other businesses so they could pull off a scheme applying for nonimmigrant visas typically reserved for genuine victims of crimes who assist prosecutors, have been indicted. The post Fake robbery ring targeted Dunkin’, Subway in plot to get special crime victim visas, feds say first appeared on Law & Crime.
15-year-old boy critical in Albany Park drive-by shooting
CHICAGO — A 15-year-old boy was critically injured in a drive-by shooting in Albany Park Sunday afternoon. The boy was walking in an alley in the 3800 block of West Lawrence when a black sedan drove by. A gunman fired shots and struck the boy in the left leg. The boy was transported to Illinois […]
Chicago severe weather threat: Tornadoes possible on Tuesday
CHICAGO - After a bout of strong to severe storms on Monday, conditions have temporarily calmed in the Chicago area. Attention is now turning to Tuesday, with the Storm Prediction Center placing the western third of Chicagoland under an Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) and the remainder of the area under a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for severe weather.
Chicago Woman Says She Waited 4 Hours For Police Response After 911 Call
A Chicago mother says she waited four hours before the Chicago Police Department responded to her call about a home invasion. “Michelle,” who didn’t provide her last name or where she lives, told NBC 5 said she left her door open around 12:30 p.m. after she let her dog out, providing an opportunity for two men to enter her home. “I saw two men wearing masks standing inside my house,” Michelle said. “I screamed, ‘I am calling the police,’ and they bolted.” After quickly chasing the men with a neighbor, Michelle said she called the police. She said she was instructed by...
Chicago Man Pleads Guilty to Lying About Mob Connections; Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison
Joseph Weiss has admitted to spinning a web of lies to federal investigators concerning his brother's alleged mob ties, specifically to notorious Chicago hitman Frank "The German" Schweihs. In a recent court proceeding, Weiss pleaded guilty to one count of lying to the FBI, an offense that could land him up to five years behind bars, as disclosed by the Chicago Tribune. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly has marked August 12 for the sentencing hearing, adding another chapter to what has already been a sprawling saga of corruption and criminal association touching the highest levels of Illinois' political machinery.
Early-morning jewelry thief hits JCPenney store on Chicago’s Southwest Side
CHICAGO — Police on Monday were focused on two shattered jewelry cases in connection with an early morning break-in and theft at a JCPenney store on the city’s Southwest Side. While initial reports indicated as much as $200,000 in merchandise may have been taken in the 4:30 a.m. heist at Ford City Mall in the […]
Naperville Police Probe Fatal Motorcycle-SUV Collision; Motorcyclist Dead, SUV Driver Unhurt
A deadly crash in Naperville has police scouring for clues, as a local motorcyclist lost his life last week. The Naperville Police Department is deep into the investigation of the tragic collision that occurred on the 1600 block of 77th Street, involving a black motorcycle and a white sports utility vehicle.
Rifle-wielding bicyclists have committed 6 robberies in Rogers Park, police say
CHICAGO — Two men, riding bikes and armed with a pistol and a rifle, have committed six armed robberies this month in Rogers Park, according to a new community alert from Chicago police detectives. During five of the robberies, the men confronted victims on the street or inside residential...
Judge orders man accused of opening fire outside Wrigley Field held without bail
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal magistrate judge on Monday ordered a man accused of opening fire on a busy street outside Wrigley Field earlier this month to remain in custody without bail. Raphael Hammond, 37, has been charged with being a felon in possession of a handgun in connection...
Near-record heat, severe weather threat emerging in Chicago's forecast
While Sunday will be a calm day in the Chicago area, this week will bring chances of near-record heat and the threat of severe weather as well. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, Sunday will likely be cooler across the area, with highs in the upper-70s and into the low-80s. Readings will be much cooler near Lake Michigan, with highs struggling to reach 70 degrees near the water.
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