But the Cook County sheriff's warrant squad tracked him down in Oak Lawn.
Police say one man sexually assaulted two women, a 14-year-old girl and attempted to assault an 11-year-old girl.
19th Ward crime incidents, Sept. 25 - Oct. 1
Judge orders grandmother charged in murder of 6-month-old granddaughter held without bail.
There are warrants out for the arrest of dozens of accused criminals within the 19th Ward's boundaries. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
Newspaper editorial published Friday asserts that Will County Judge Gerald Kinney's ruling "is a very bad call."
Driving the wrong way in the lane is a dead giveaway to cops that something is fishy. Read up on the latest arrests in this week's roundup of Southland DUI reports.
Oak Forest resident gets double trouble from identity thieves • Customers aren't always right • It isn't a magic trick when $16,000 disappears … This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
19th Ward crime incidents, Sept. 17 to 23.
Illinois News Broadcasters Association, Radio Television and Digital News Association and National Press Club released statements in support of Patch editor Joe Hosey as he faces jail time and fines for protecting a source.
The FBI has stepped down as lead investigator on the case, turning it back to local law enforcement. Seven people died from cyanide-laced Tylenol in the Chicago area.
A Mount Greenwood 7-Eleven was held up on Saturday night.
Cops play cowboys when a small herd of cattle makes an escape • A man who sought medical attention did something inappropriate on the street corner ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
Trying to make sense of the legal issues behind the reporter's privilege case
More charges have been filed in last week's shooting that left 13 injured. Two of those charged today are believed by police to be the shooters.
List of 19th Ward crime incidents from Sept. 9 - 16 , 2013.
Inhalants not covered under aggravated DUI statutes, says lawyer raising constitutional questions in case involving a 5-year-old's death.
Always have a designated driver? The people in this week's roundup of DUI reports should have used one.
A murder trial that ran through the entire week and has yet to wrap up featured puzzling allegations and unanswered questions.
Patch Media immediately appeals judge's ruling.
Pulling a machete isn't the best way to settle an argument • Parent banned from school after driving in the wrong lane • Former church member sends 'vulgar' emails over T-shirt idea ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
Find out what Superintendent Garry McCarthy and Mayor Rahm Emanuel have to say about the need for tougher sentencing and more gun laws.
"Every day, when we get our mail from ‘Herbie’s post office,’ this will remind us that his spirit lives on and that he continues to be a hero," Susan Johnson says of late husband, CFD Capt. Herbie Johnson.
Patch Editor Joe Hosey should not face jail time for refusing to turn over a source on his murder coverage, says National SPJ.
19th Ward crime incidents from Sept. 2 - 8, 2013.
Driver nods off behind the wheel and a speeder draws police attention in this week's roundup of DUI reports.
A Joliet reporter's federal child pornography case was just one of the things going on this week.
Super fans mix cocktails and firearms • Relatives have more than blood and an address in common • There's no such thing as free government money ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
High winds and hail could be on their way this afternoon.
This week's roundup of DUI reports from the south suburbs of Chicago.
Grocery store manager gets a lesson in physics from accused thief • Angry Homewood man makes it rain with eggs and garbage • Two men play pretend bad guys with cap gun ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
A female officer shot a burglar in her home on the 7900 block of S. Sacramento, police said.
Michelle D. Matthews, 40, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated battery and retail theft, police said. She reportedly ran into a store manager with a car.
Daniel Vorberg, 31, who has extensive arrest history, appeared in court on two separate cases of retail theft, battery and indecent exposure. The indecent exposure charge stems from an incident in Mount Greenwood.
A Mokena man pleading guilty and getting 10 years for a 2001 murder was just one of the things going on in court last week.
Cops are staking out the roads this Labor Day weekend. Don't become a DUI statistic.
Woman gets unwelcome attention • Hospital security guard takes loogie to the face ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
Sometimes you just have to shake your head. Crime doesn't pay but it can be funny, weird or just plain freaky. Patch is turning back the clock and revisiting a few strange shenanigans.