Man Found Dead Inside Burning Car On Chicago's South Side

Just after 12:15 a.m., Chicago police said the Chicago Fire Department responded to a car fire in the 10800 block of South Eggleston.

3 Armed Robberies Involving Social Media Meet-Ups Reported On Same Block In Roseland

The three robberies all occurred on Harvard Avenue in the Roseland neighborhood.

Chicago Police Rush To Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. High In Bronzeville After Threat; Boy Found With Fireworks

Chicago police said at 9:09 a.m., a 15-year-old boy posted an image on social media referring to having explosives at a school.

Man, 59, Dies After Being Shot In Head On Far South Side, CPD Says

It happened shortly after 6 p.m. in the 10500 block of South Eggleston Avenue in the Fernwood neighborhood.

Mother Of 5 In Coma After Suspected Road Rage Shooting In Chicago's Brighton Park

A mother of five who was shot in the head last week in a suspected road rage shooting is now in a coma.

22nd District Police Alert Residents Of Armed Street Robberies In Roseland Area

22nd District Chicago police are alerting residents in the Roseland area of two armed street robberies on Oct. 16 and Oct. 19.

Woman Awoken Struck By Bullet That Entered Her Home In Chicago's Englewood Neighborhood

The woman was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.

Metra Electric Train Strikes Pedestrian On Chicago's South Side

All Metra Electric South Chicago inbound and outbound trains were halted.

Englewood Man Accused Of Sexually Explicit Communications, Indecent Solicitation Of A Child

Cook County Sheriff's Police said the man sent sexually explicit photos and videos of himself to an underage girl.

Pair Robs ATM Technician At Gunpoint Servicing Machine In Bedford Park: FBI

The robbers were toting an AR-style pistol with an extended magazine, the FBI said.

Person Of Interest Identified In Sexual Assault At University Of Chicago Frat House

The university issued a community alert saying the person is not a student or affiliated with the university but is banned from campus.

New Details Emerge About Frat Party Where Sexual Assault Allegedly Occurred

Members said, to the best of their knowledge, neither the suspect nor the female guest is affiliated with the AEPi fraternity.

Cold Case Of 8-Year-Old Girl's 1960 Murder Linked To Former Chicago Police Detective Through DNA: Police

Chicago police never forgot 8-year-old Gloria Kowalewicz, who was abducted on her way to mass 65 years ago and found murdered.

Shooting Leaves Man Dead In Chicago's West Roseland Community

A shooting left a man dead Saturday night in Chicago's West Roseland neighborhood.

Chicago Police Warn Of Robberies Stemming From Social Media Purchase Setups In Greater Grand Crossing

Police advised that for anyone buying or selling things, CPD district station lobbies have designated safe exchange zones to meet up.

Sexual Assault Reported During Frat House Party At University Of Chicago

The Chicago Maroon reports that a 21-year-old woman alleges she was sexually assaulted at a party given by Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi).

Man Fatally Stabbed During Argument Turned Fight On South Side, Chicago Police Say

It happened just before 7 p.m. in the 1400 block of East 87th Street in the Avalon Park neighborhood.

ATM Stolen In Crash-And-Grab Burglary At Bar In Chicago's Little Italy

The burglars took an ATM, and then entered a second vehicle and fled in an unknown direction, leaving the Jeep behind.

7-Year-Old Girl Stabbed To Death On Street: Chicago Police

"No child should ever have to experience violence or fear while simply walking down the sidewalk," Alderman Michelle Harris said.

Chicago Police Release Video Of Suspects Wanted In Greater Grand Crossing Homicide

CPD said a 26-year-old man was standing near his vehicle at a business when a black sedan occupied by the two suspects approached.

Chicago Man Facing Multiple Gun Charges After 1-Year-Old Girl Found Shot in Marquette Park

A gun equipped with a switch was found at the scene where a 1-year-old girl was found with a gunshot wound, Chicago police said.

Vandals Break In, Damage Property Inside Morgan Arts Complex

Nothing was stolen, but police taped off a section of the facility on Sunday morning as they investigated.

Violence Interrupter Killed In South Shore Shooting Remembered For Making A Difference

Courtney Harris worked to keep young people away from violence, but died in a shooting over the weekend.

Man Dead, 2 Injured In A Fire In Chicago's Englewood Neighborhood

The Chicago Fire Department responded to the fire in the 500 block of West 66th Street just before 7:30 a.m.

Man, 49, Shot During Argument In Grand Crossing Neighborhood

It happened just before 1 p.m. in the 7000 block of South Harper Avenue in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.

Woman Dead, Man In Custody After Stabbing In Englewood

Police said officers searched the area and found a man on a nearby porch with a stab wound in his arm, holding a sharp object.

Fire Sweeps Through Apartment Building In Chicago's Roseland Neighborhood

Firefighters were called around 11 p.m. to the building at 113th Street and Perry Avenue.

Smash-And-Grab Crew Steals ATM From South Shore Gas Station

CPD says a Jeep sports utility vehicle crashed into the front of the gas station and an unknown number of suspects exited and went inside.

Death Investigation Is Underway After Body Is Found In Cop Car At Calumet 5th District Police Station

“What's in a car?” 911 dispatcher asked. “A dead person,” the caller said.

CPS Bus Aide Accused Of Leaving Gun Where 12-Year-Old Boy Fired Shot Released With Conditions

Prosecutors said surveillance video showed the student firing the bus aide's unattended gun over another student's head into the bus window.

Man Shot, Critically Injured On Chicago's South Side, Police Say

A 46-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot multiple times on the city's South Side on Tuesday afternoon.

Man Charged After Student Gets Hold Of Gun On School Bus On Chicago's South Side

Chicago police said Steven Dixon Jr., 22, was charged with a felony count of carrying a firearm in a public place or school.

12-Year-Old Boy Finds Unattended Bag With Gun On School Bus, Shoots Window: CPD

Chicago police said that man left a bag with a gun inside on a school bus outside Minnie Minoso Academy, where it was found by a child.

Family Of Woman Killed When Car Plunged Into Little Calumet River Calls For Improved Safety Measures

Ralphelle Howard, 26, was riding in a car with four other people around 2:30 a.m on Tuesdsy when the driver lost control.

Police Searching For Group Wanted For Damaging Cars In Kenwood

Chicago police said three people damaged the windows of several parked cars in the 4900 block of South Beach Drive between 4:40 and 5 a.m.

Woman Shot, Killed While Driving In Back Of The Yards

Just after midnight, Chicago police said the 50-year-old woman was driving in the 4500 block of South Wood Street when she was shot.

Teen Injured In Drive-By Shooting In Auburn Gresham, Chicago Police Say

It happened just before 6 p.m. in the 7700 block of South Honore Street in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.

Man Shot By Person Riding Scooter In South Shore, Chicago Police Say

It happened just before 3 p.m. in the 7800 block of South Shore Drive.

2 Teens Critically Injured In Bronzeville Shooting, Chicago Police Say

Chicago police said just before 4 p.m., the boys, 14 and 17, were hit by gunfire in the 4100 block of South Prairie Avenue.

Woman Missing, Man Seriously Injured After Car Goes Into Little Calumet River

Police said a car with five people inside lost control, hit a barrier in the 1300 block of South Indiana Avenue, and ended up in the river.

Former Summit Police Chief Gets 3 Years For Taking $10,000 Bribe To Help Transfer Liquor License: US Attorney

“Corruption by law enforcement officials strikes at the heart of government,” attorneys said at the former chief's sentencing.