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.
Chicago Police will be checking for impaired or distracted driving Friday evening through Saturday morning on Western Avenue. Patch has your back.
Woman charged with attempted murder after she tried suffocating 4-year-old daughter with plastic bag, police say.
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.
Cook County Sheriff's Department looking into new information as a young man comes forward to talk about what he saw.
Every Monday Patch highlights one of Cook County’s most wanted fugitives.
Police say dogs did not have heat, food or water. Owner charged under state Humane Care for Animals Act.
Alleged bank robber had "extra money" but her boyfriend didn't know she was robbing banks.
Chicago Police Area North detectives say six incidents occurred in one week on North Side.
FBI believes same man is responsible for robbing four Chicago banks in past two weeks.
Couple who robbed five restaurants and business were arrested after six-day crime spree, cops say.
Chicago Police issue community alert about alleged bomb-toting, shotgun wielding male-female duo that robbed two businesses Thursday and Friday.
This guy has had a warrant out for his arrest since 2008, but a tip finally led cops to him.
Tripped up by a police sting, former Rush University Medical Center doc could be headed to federal prison for 9 to 11 years.
Dmitry Firtash posted a record-setting $174 million bail after the FBI sought his arrest in Austria.
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.
Chicago Police report that 13 meters have been vandalized on North Side.
Also in this week's OMG PD, a man is arrested for screaming at a snowplow driver.
A look at weird crime in the Chicago area.
She and her companion were attacked after leaving a night club Friday morning.
Illinois State Police say concealed carry permits will be printed and mailed on a daily basis as they are approved.
Also in this week's OMG PD, a woman sues saying her hair care product failed to deliver and a man is arrested for screaming profanities in his apartment.
A look at weird crimes in the Chicago area.
A look at weird crimes around the Chicago area.
Tsogoo's last known address is in Glenview. Every Monday Patch highlights one of Cook County’s most wanted fugitives.
A look at weird crimes throughout the Chicago area.
Chicago Police Department Reports for Lincoln Square from Jan. 12 to Jan. 18.
Chicago Police Department Reports for Lincoln Square from Jan. 5 to Jan. 11.
DUI arrests as published in North Shore Patch sites in the past week.
The man pleaded guilty to sending a letter that threatened to kill police officers and their families after a cougar was shot and killed in 2008.
Chicago Police Department Reports for Lincoln Square from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4.
Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.
Chicago Police Department Reports for Lincoln Square from Dec. 22 to Dec. 28.
A look at weird crimes from around the Chicago area.