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Police: Illinois man shoots victim several times
CHICAGO (WTVO) — Chicago Police arrested Jeremy Wormack, 35, for allegedly shooting a man multiple times. Wormack got into an argument that turned physical with a 27-year-old man in the 9000 block of South Yale Avenue on March 21st, police told FOX32. According to Authorities, the suspect hit the victim in the head and proceeded […]
Chicago Police Officer Dies by Apparent Suicide, Marking a Continuing Trend Within the Force
An officer with the Chicago Police Department has tragically taken his own life in what appears to be another case of suicide within the force. Found around 2:30 p.m. in the Near West Side area, the 29-year-old unidentified officer sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to Chicago Tribune. This event marks at least the 29th such death by suicide among Chicago police officers since 2018, highlighting a disturbing trend as reported by the first responder nonprofit, First H.E.L.P.
Illinois Gambler Wins $536K From $5 Bet At Four Winds Casinos’ Slot Machine
A gambler from Schaumburg, Illinois, won $536,614.25 on a $5 bet on April 28 while playing at Dollar Storm Wild Ninja slot machine at the Four Winds Casino Resort in New Buffalo, Michigan. The winner chose to remain anonymous. Illinois gambler joined other Four Winds Casinos’ winners. Four Winds...
Warm day ahead with slim chance of showers
CHICAGO (CBS) — Get ready for a warm day ahead with highs in the middle 80s. A weak front will cross our area late day, but shower chances with it are slim. On Sunday, a lake breeze develops with cooler weather along the shoreline. Sunday afternoon and evening, there is a slight chance of a stray shower or storm south of I-80.A heavy rain event is expected Monday through Tuesday night. A severe storm threat comes late Tuesday into the night.TODAYMOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH 86.TONIGHTFAIR & MILD. LOW 65.SUNDAYMOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH 78. COOLER LAKESIDE.
Report: 84,000 gun owners, banned from owning weapons in Illinois, still have them
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — A new report claims there are 84,000 Illinois residents whose Firearm Owner Identification cards have been revoked, but their guns have not been confiscated. “One of the reasons why you have a growing number of revocations of FOID cards is because we’re getting a hell of a lot better at identifying […]
Former Chicago cop is acquitted of murder, adding to prosecutors’ growing list of police case losses
CHICAGO — A former Chicago police officer was found not guilty of killing his girlfriend while he was still on the force in 2021. It’s the latest in a growing list of victories for Chicago cops accused of wrongdoing by Cook County prosecutors. Pierre Tyler, 32, claimed that...
Cops seek 5 in connection with downtown train robbery
CHICAGO — Do you recognize any of these guys? If so, CPD’s Mass Transit investigators would love to hear from you. Detectives say the group is responsible for mugging a passenger on the Red Line downtown. Just before 9 a.m. on April 25, the men attacked a passenger...
Man dies after being struck by car on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
CHICAGO (CBS) — A 46-year-old man was killed Friday night after being hit by a car on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.It happened just before midnight in the 3800 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Chicago police say they first responded to a domestic incident involving the man near Pershing and Lake Park Avenue in the Oakland neighborhood.He left and shortly after tried to walk across DuSable Lake Shore Drive when a car hit him.The victim suffered trauma to the body and died at the scene. What happened to the driver is unknown.The Investigative Response Team was investigating.
Appeals Court overturns gun conviction, questions legality of CPD traffic stop-and-search strategy
There's strong reaction to a proposed policy that the ABC7 I-Team was first to report on: a plan to not charge gun crimes if the firearms were found during "non-public-safety traffic stops."
Suspect sought in violent South Loop attack
CHICAGO — A violent attack in the South Loop last month remains unsolved, and Chicago police are turning to the public for help. Detectives released a surveillance image of their prime suspect on Friday and asked anyone with helpful information to contact them. They said the attack occurred around...
Aurora man, his 2 sisters get prison sentences for battering police officer during traffic stop
AURORA, Ill. - An Aurora man has been sentenced to prison for threatening and battering a police officer in 2021. Paul Sherrod Taylor, 32, was found guilty earlier this year of aggravated battery to a police officer, threatening a public official, aggravated assault of a police officer and resisting a peace officer.
Man fatally shot inside South Side home
CHICAGO — Police on the city’s South Side are searching for answers after a man was fatally shot while inside his home on Friday afternoon. According to Chicago police, the deadly shooting unfolded just after 4:30 p.m. in the 3800 block of West 85th Street. Authorities say the victim, a 54-year-old man, was inside his home when he […]
Israel-Hamas war protesters temporarily take over building on University of Chicago campus
CHICAGO (AP) — A group protesting the war in Gaza and demanding that the University of Chicago divest from companies doing business with Israel temporarily took over a building on the school’s campus. Members of the group surrounded the Institute of Politics building around 5 p.m. Friday while...
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