'Volatile And Violent' 18-Year-Old Crime Spree Suspect To Stay Jailed

A judge denied pretrial release to a man charged with the armed robberies of a jogger in Wilmette and a convenience store clerk in Skokie.

Library Patron Robs Skokie Bank, Flees On CTA Bus

The man implied that he had a gun and demanded cash during the downtown Skokie bank robbery Monday morning.

Fiery Crash, Drug Find Follows Call Of Gunman In Skokie: Authorities

Officers found nearly 100 grams of cocaine, over 170 grams of methamphetamine and a one live round of ammo after a chase, prosecutors said.

Murder Charges Filed For Trio Awaiting Trial Over Suburban Carjackings

Men known as "G Reckless" and "Savage" conspired with a Chicago woman to carry out a 10-day carjacking spree, prosecutors said.

Skokie Man Shot 20-Year-Old Woman, Charged With Attempted Murder: Cops

Chicago police said a Skokie resident shot and seriously wounded a 20-year-old woman last year in Jefferson Park neighborhood.

John Oakley Promoted To Skokie Police Deputy Chief Of Field Operations

Oakley, 13-year veteran of the Skokie Police Department, succeeds Jesse Barnes, who was last month promoted from deputy chief to chief.

Suburban Firefighters Work To Fix Water Pipe Burst

Experts recommend letting faucets drip to help prevent your pipes from freezing especially if they are on exterior walls.

Teen Crashes Stolen Car After Plate Reader Alerts Sheriff: Authorities

Cops arrested two men and two boys who fled the crash Tuesday in Niles, but neither adult defendant showed up for court Wednesday in Skokie.

Christmas Eve Car Burglary In Skokie Lands Teen In Jail Over Holidays

A judge revoked his pretrial release following his arrest Sunday in Skokie. He was awaiting trial over having a stolen car in Rogers Park.

Skokie Deputy Chief Jesse Barnes Promoted To Replace Retiring Chief

Barnes, who joined the Skokie Police Department in 2000, was appointed to succeed retiring Chief Brian Baker.

Masked Bank Robber Strikes Lincolnwood U.S. Bank Branch

A man passed a demand note to tellers Monday afternoon at the Lincoln Avenue bank, according to the FBI.

Swastika Drawn On Skokie Kosher Pizzeria Investigated As Hate Crime

Someone defaced EJ's Pizzeria with street gang graffiti containing a swastika on Thanksgiving.

Hate Crime Charges For Skokie Man Over Attack On Pro-Palestinians

The 33-year-old is accused of discharging pepper spray into a crowd of demonstrators outside a pro-Israel event on Sunday, injuring a cop.

After Trafficking, Prostitution Busts, Dart Wants Help From Websites

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said many sex trafficking victims are being advertised online through websites that do not cooperate with cops.

30 Sex Offenders In Skokie: 2023 Safety Map

Only one sex offender in Skokie is "non-compliant" with the requirements of the sex offender registry, according to state police.

Ahead Of Hamas Day Of Mobilization, No Specific Threats To North Shore

Police and school officials said they are aware of reports of possible violence against predominantly Jewish communities on Friday.

Bomb Threat Spree ln North Suburbs Leads To Arrest Of Skokie Man

Authorities said he first targeted his boss in March before making six threats of bombings and shooting in eight days ending Monday.

Reward Upped To $10,000 In 1979 Double Homicide Of Niles West Students

Eyvonne Bender and Susan Ovington were found shot dead in the Cook County Forest Preserve 44 years ago.

Cocaine Dealt To Undercover Cops At Old Orchard Mall, Prosecutors Say

A Highwood man is charged over 1.2 ounces of cocaine sold in four transactions with an undercover officer at the Old Orchard parking lot.

Judge Acquits Off-Duty Chicago Cop For Pinning Teen Over Stolen Bike

Judge Paul Pavlus found Sgt. Michael Vitellaro not guilty of official misconduct and aggravated battery over last summer's confrontation.

Detective Discovers Child Porn During Carjacking Investigation: Cops

Police searching a cell phone of a man found in a stolen car found disturbing videos depicting child sexual abuse, authorities said.

Trial For CPD Sergeant Charged With Pinning Teen To Ground In Park Ridge Begins Monday

Michael Vitellaro is charged with official misconduct and aggravated battery.

Shooting Outside Skokie Smoke Shop Leads To Charges 18 Months Later

Two men fired more than a dozen bullets, failing to hit each other but striking a bystander back in November 2021, according to prosecutors.

4 People Injured By 2-Car Traffic Crash In Skokie

The high-speed crash reportedly pushed one of the cars into the lawn of a nearby home.

Skokie Carjacking Leads To Arrest Of Man Out On Bail For Gun Charge

Four masked gunmen stole a car in Skokie before it crashed while fleeing police in Evanston, prosecutors say.

Masturbating Man Spotted Near Skokie School Twice In 2 Weeks: Police

Skokie police asked the public to be aware of their surroundings and call 911 if they see anything suspicious.

Gun Found, Woman Charged In Lincolnwood Mall Burglary, Fraud Probe

A 35-year-old Chicago woman is accused of illegally having someone else's credit card and carrying a gun in her car.

Plumber Shoots Up Skokie House After Losing Contract, Prosecutors Say

The co-owner of a Chicago plumbing company fired 10 shots into a competitor's garage in broad daylight, authorities said.

Skokie Teen ID'd As Evanston Beach Fatal Shooting Victim: Med Examiner

Jacquis Irby, 18, was one of three people that were shot at Clark Street Beach on Wednesday night in an incident police said wasn't random.

11 Charged With Crack Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy For Street Gang

Skokie police helped DEA, ATF and CPD with 11-month probe into drug trafficking operation affiliated with La Familia Stones gang, feds say.

2 Men Accused Of Kidnapping 3 People For Ransom From Car Dealership

Masked gunmen kidnapped three people from the Des Plaines dealership and tortured them at a house in rural Woodstock, authorities said.

Software Engineer Drives 130 MPH, Batters ISP Troopers Twice In A Week

A Bolingbrook man is accused of attacking one state trooper on Saturday while drunk at a toll plaza and another on Wednesday while speeding.

Wisconsin Man Charged Over Shooting On Edens Expressway In Skokie

State police described it as a "road rage incident." The man's attorney said he was frightened.

Kidnapping, Aggravated Battery Charges Filed Over Skokie Hotel Beating

Hotel guests called the front desk to report screaming coming from a room at the Holiday Inn, authorities said.

Houseguest Stabbed Woman After Holding Her Captive, Prosecutors Say

After the 56-year-old woman refused his sexual advances, the parolee she permitted to stay at her home became "enraged," authorities said.

40 Years Later, Gangland Murder In Lincolnwood Remains Unsolved

Allen Dorfman, an insurance salesman with close ties to the Chicago mob, was gunned down outside the old Purple Hyatt Hotel in 1983.

6-Inch Kitchen Knife Used To Rob Skokie 7-Eleven, Prosecutors Say

A 22-year-old Evanston man was ordered held without bond after he was charged with the knifepoint armed robbery of a 7-Eleven in Skokie.

Driver Fatally Strikes Woman Crossing Howard Street In Skokie: Police

A 70-year-old woman walking in a crosswalk was struck and killed by car, Skokie police said.

Rosemont Man Who Abused 3-Year-Old Girl And Fled To Mexico Sentenced

Marcos Mendez was extradited from Mexico in 2019 before pleading guilty earlier this year to one count of production of child pornography.

Skokie Teen Tosses Gun At Old Orchard Mall While Fleeing, Police Say

The 18-year-old — who is also charged in an Evanston "ghost gun" case — was found hiding in a Starbucks bathroom Tuesday, prosecutors said.