Chicago Police Sued by Better Government Association: Is the Mayor Thumbing His Nose at the BGA?

BGA lawsuit accuses CPD of violating the open records law by refusing to reply to document requests, much like other city departments.

The Ecstasy of Defeat: 'Marathon' Runner with a Pocketful of Drugs Tackled by Cops

Cops say Bryan Duffy tried to lose police by running into the Chicago Marathon pack.

Chicago Police Captain Shot During Attempt to Arrest Fugitive

One dead, one in custody after six-hour South Side standoff. Capt. Edward Kulbida in stable condition.

Woman Tackled From Behind and Assaulted In Lake View

Attack happened early Sunday morning in 1600 block of West Fletcher Street, cops say.

Banker-Turned-Burglar Who Stole Hundreds of Baby Strollers Gets 8 Years in Prison

The man who terrorized Lincoln Park and the North Side will be deported to China when he gets out of prison.

Girls Gone Wild for a Place to Sleep, Some Tacos and a Guy's Car: OMGPD

Swatting a YouTube celeb, communion juice thievery and a punch-drunk flirter this week in the annals of Chicagoland crime-n-shame.

Woman Swings on Cops with Urine-Soaked Pants: OMGPD

Homeless man steals a Corvette, a mama protects her jailbird son and the peek-from-behind-the-curtain crew this week in crime-n-shame.

Should Chicago Cops Wear Body Cameras?

What do you think? Some say it's inevitable but Chicago PD doesn't have a formal plan to add them.

Woman Tries to Snatch 2-Year-Old at O'Hare Baggage Claim: Cops

Mom thwarts the attempt and now the North Side Chicago woman is charged with aggravated kidnapping.

Newborn Baby Left in a Dumpster Downstate

Police are looking for the parents of 12-hour-old infant dumped in a trash bin just a block from the police station in Jacksonville, IL.

FBI Joins Chicago Police In Going After Violent Gang Members

Chicago police, federal agents and Illinois State Troopers will be assigned to surge teams in Chicago's most violent neighborhoods.

SUV Crash Lands on Dealer's Row: OMGPD

Tiny jail towels, iPad thief smiles, cigarette ripoff and a hard-to-swallow milk shake in the latest annals of Patch Chicago crime-n-shame.

Red-Light-Ticket Protesters Say Police Trying to 'Bully' Them

More than 16,000 red-light citations now up for review. Why did protesters capture police attention for the first time in two years?

Accused 'Machete Man' Says All He Had on Him Was a Lighter: OMGPD

A woman locks up her dog in filth, a suspicious texter and a man with red fingernails this week in the annals of PatchChicago crime-n-shame.

Armed Robberies Have Residents Questioning Police Presence in Lincoln Park

North Sider Slaps Judge and Spits on Her Over a Smoke: Cops

David Nicosia is accused of battery and a hate crime in the altercation outside the Daley Center with a 79-year-old African-American judge.

Police Schedule Roadside Safety Check Friday in Rogers Park

Chicago Police will be checking for impaired or distracted driving Friday evening through Saturday morning on Western Avenue. Patch has your back.

North Side Woman Turns Self In After She Tried Suffocating Daughter, Cops Say

Woman charged with attempted murder after she tried suffocating 4-year-old daughter with plastic bag, police say.

Witness to Alleged Priest Sex Abuse: 'Did I Help That Kid Enough'

New allegations of child sex abuse against Chicago priest, by witness who claims he saw priest abusing boy at south suburban gym 15 years ago.

Sex Abuse Probe of Chicago Priest Opened Again

Cook County Sheriff's Department looking into new information as a young man comes forward to talk about what he saw.

MANHUNT MONDAY: Have You Seen Domingo Padilla?

Every Monday Patch highlights one of Cook County’s most wanted fugitives.

MANHUNT MONDAY: Have You Seen Jose Garcia?

Every Monday Patch highlights one of Cook County’s most wanted fugitives.

Five Dogs Locked in Car While Owner Partied for Hours In Bucktown Bar: Cops

Police say dogs did not have heat, food or water. Owner charged under state Humane Care for Animals Act.

Shady Bandit’s Boyfriend ‘Didn’t Know She Was Robbing Banks': FBI

Alleged bank robber had "extra money" but her boyfriend didn't know she was robbing banks.

Scar-Faced Ruse Burglar and Accomplice Moving Through North Side

Chicago Police Area North detectives say six incidents occurred in one week on North Side.

ARRESTED: Police Charge Man and Woman in String of North Side Robberies

Couple who robbed five restaurants and business were arrested after six-day crime spree, cops say.

'Benchwarmer Bandit' Strikes Fourth North Side Bank, FBI Says

FBI believes same man is responsible for robbing four Chicago banks in past two weeks.

Pair Threatens to Blow Up Pizzeria, Robs 7-Eleven in Near West, Lincoln Square Robberies

Chicago Police issue community alert about alleged bomb-toting, shotgun wielding male-female duo that robbed two businesses Thursday and Friday.

Crouching Thugs, Hidden Machete: Bicycler Waylaid Just for Giggles

Bicyclist hopes video of his attack surfaces on the Internet.

Sheriff Busts Dad Who Owes $500,000-plus in Child Support

This guy has had a warrant out for his arrest since 2008, but a tip finally led cops to him.

Police Investigate Attempted Child Luring on Larabee

Two children on way to school said man tried to get them into his car while walking to school, police say.

Stepdad Plays Grand Theft Auto While Toddler With Broken Leg Cries

Judge sets bail at $1,000.

Doc Who Wanted to Feel Good Traded Drugs for Sex on Craigslist

Tripped up by a police sting, former Rush University Medical Center doc could be headed to federal prison for 9 to 11 years.

Plea Deal Instructs Man to Stop Spitting on Others

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.

Someone Doesn't Like Laz Parking Meters

Chicago Police report that 13 meters have been vandalized on North Side.

Cops Warn of Uptick in Residential Burglaries

Five residential burglaries and/or criminal damage have been reported between March 14 and March 17.

POLICE: Man In Lake Shore Drive Standoff, 'I'm Not Coming Out Alive'

Chicago Police said overtake suspect sought in Georgia murder investigation with "distraction device" after tense 8-hour standoff on Lake Shore Drive.

WATCH: Police Statement on Lake Shore Drive Standoff

Chicago Police spokesman reads written statement regarding Sunday's tense standoff on Lake Shore Drive with a man sought in a George murder investigation.

DUI Suspect Bites Off Booking Room Camera, Police Say

Also in this week's OMG PD, a man is arrested for screaming at a snowplow driver.

Family Time: Mom, Dad, Daughter Shoplift $7M Together

A look at weird crime in the Chicago area.