Sheriff's deputies took the weapon, quickly identified the officer it belonged to — who was still in the courthouse — and gave the gun back.
The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital and was pronounced dead.
As of 5:15 a.m., all lower-level arrival lanes at the airport were fully open “following earlier police activity,” according to O’Hare.
Police said during the fight, a 25-year-old man was shot twice in the leg. He was taken to Lutheran General Hospital.
The man had violated his required electronic monitoring and lived for years as a fugitive, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
Melissa, who asked to be identified only by her first name, said her passengers, four men, violently attacked her before stealing her car.
One victim was taking his children to buy a puppy and another was going to a gas station to buy a soda when they were killed, police said.
A second worker was taken to the hospital, Chicago police said.
Robert Johnson was set to be let out of the Cook County Jail anytime after 4 p.m., after his conviction was vacated by a jury.
Field Museum staff members were evacuated to the nearby Shedd Aquarium, where the museum said its staff were warmly welcomed.
The attacker was taken into custody and detectives were investigating, according to police.
Attorney Jennifer Bonjean, representing R. Kelly, said in a statement that she believed the Supreme Court will agree to hear an appeal.
The cause of the derailment was under investigation, according to BNSF Railway.
He hired dozens of gunmen to protect the sons of "El Chapo," and imported fentanyl, heroin and other drugs to the U.S., authorities said.
The accusers said the effects of the alleged abuse have been deep and long-lasting for these men and women.
Dalilah Batey was fatally shot in the face, authorities said, adding a 14-year-old is charged with involuntary manslaughter.
The 64-year-old man was critically injured but was stable at the hospital, reports said.
The sister made the discovery after hearing a loud noise and encountering a stranger on the property a few hours prior, the Sun-Times said.
Kevin Spencer was reported missing after he did not show up for work this week, the station said.
Gov. JB Pritzker said local authorities would not coordinate with federal officials on the arrest of people if they don’t have a warrant.
The woman was in a marked crosswalk on Friday morning when a turning car hit her and then fled, police said.
Shamone Duncan, a 20-year veteran of the Department of Corrections, was shot dead in Turks and Caicos Saturday, authorities say.
The aircraft returned to O'Hare and another plane took travelers to their destination, according to United.
The video shows two officers armed with a shopping cart and long-handled cleaning tools attempting to wrangle the coyote in the store.
Authorities on social media referred to carbon monoxide as “the silent killer.”
Police said the investigation required immediate attention due to a belief the child could possibly be in danger of sex trafficking.
Fire officials said the fire is under control and there is no risk of it spreading. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Scott’s Law requires drivers to move over when approaching an emergency vehicle or a vehicle with its hazard lights activated, police said.
The body was discovered inside the wheel well when the plane landed in Hawaii, according to NBC 5 Chicago.
The Illinois podiatrist shot a 54-year-old nurse and former patient six times at point-blank range in 2002, according to a 2006 report.
The E2 nightclub was the place where 21 people were killed and 50 others were injured in a stampede for the exits in 2003.
A car on the sixth floor of the parking garage was in flames Tuesday morning, according to news reports.
Records obtained via public records requests show significantly more arrests tied to the Venezuela-based gang than previously reported.
After the chaos over the weekend, the CPD is promising to be "present and visible" along the parade route this Thursday.
The robbers approach the victims, who have ranged from 63 to 80, then batter them and steal from their pockets and purses, police said.
Samantha Steele repeatedly told officers, "I'm an elected official," after hitting two vehicles earlier this month, body camera video shows.
No one was immediately in custody and the investigation was ongoing, police said.
The man was arrested trying to board a train with zip ties and toys, authorities said.
The worker was standing on an aerial lift that was struck by a semitrailer, police said, adding the semi left the scene.
Navy Pier's chief operating officer gave condolences "to the families of the victims who just came to work today."