The incident began after a woman had her wallet stolen from a Des Plaines restaurant.
Every Monday Patch highlights one of Cook County’s most wanted fugitives.
The victim, a 42-year-old from Chicago, was killed while walking on Touhy in Des Plaines Wednesday evening.
The body, which was found Sunday in Evanston, could be that of a Des Plaines woman who has been missing since February.
You may soon see advertising on ambulances and fire trucks from Palatine Rural Fire Protection District, in an effort to make up for budget shortfalls.
Also in this week's OMG PD, a car is towed for owing thousands in parking tickets and a cabbie gets battered by his fare.
Matthew Nellessen could get life in prison.
A father and son were shot to death in a Palatine apartment. Police say the teen had gang connections.
Cook County Sheriff's Police say man accepted over $1,500 in rental deposits from victims for condominium he did not own by placing ads in Polish newspaper.
A look at weird crime in the Chicago area.
Mom, Dad and daughter took toys and other items from stores in Texas and Louisiana using really big pockets, says U.S. attorney.
Tsogoo's last known address is in Glenview. Every Monday Patch highlights one of Cook County’s most wanted fugitives.
A Chicago man was has been charged with reckless conduct after his son accidentally shot himself in the leg.
The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not a determination of guilt.
Prosecutors said the teen stabbed the younger sibling because she was ungrateful, according to media reports.
DUI arrests as published in North Shore Patch sites in the past week.
A look at weird crimes in the Chicago area.
Former Maine West coach acquitted of hazing charges.
A Palatine woman has been charged with drug-induced homicide and with stealing morphine from a medical facility.
A Florida man has beens sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Lake Villa resident William Pettry.
Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.
An Elmwood Park police officer faces criminal charges.
The results of an autopsy for 8-month-old Mya Edwards, of Barrington, are still under investigation. The baby girl was pronounced dead Wednesday afternoon after police and fire were called to the home.
A look at weird crimes from around the Chicago area.