Driver Critically Injured After Shooting, Crash In Back Of The Yards

The victim's vehicle hit multiple cars before crashing into trees off the roadway.

Hearing Planned On Release Of Bodycam Video In Shooting Of Marimar Martinez By Federal Agents

Miramar Martinez has been pushing for the release of body camera video showing the incident.

Grandmother Testifies In Day 2 Of Wrongful Raid Civil Rights Trial Against Chicago Police

Their grandmother broke down in tears, remembering the way she and her grandchildren were treated during the raid on their home.

South Side Patients Warn: Without 340B, Care Becomes Unaffordable

Patients and healthcare leaders rallied in North Lawndale this week to warn lawmakers that delays in protecting 340B cannot continue.

2 Teens Shot, Critically Injured Inside South Shore Apartment

Chicago police responded to an apartment in the 2200 block of East 67th Street around 2:45 a.m. and found the teens with gunshot wounds.

Jury Selected In Wrongful Raid Trial Of Southwest Side Family By Chicago Police In 2018

The case involves a Chicago grandmother, her daughter, and her four grandchildren, who all said police pointed guns at them.

Chicago Park District Opens Registration For Earth Day Cleanup Site Captains

The Park District said site captains are the backbone of citywide Earth Day cleanup efforts with more than 2,000 volunteers last year.

Arson Detectives Investigate Apartment Fire In Chicago's Chatham Neighborhood

The fire broke out around 11:35 p.m. Sunday in an apartment building in the 8000 block of South Eberhart Avenue.

Suspected Electrical Fire Rips Through House In Chicago's South Austin Neighborhood

The fire was reported at 2:24 a.m. in the house at 5511 W. Haddon Ave.

Cook County Chief Judge Announces Changes To Electronic Monitoring Program

Changes are being made in an effort to more quickly track down violators.

Woman Dead, Another Seriously Injured After Two House Fires On Chicago's Southwest Side

Chicago police said the first fire broke out in the 7000 block of South Bell Avenue in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood around 10:15 p.m.

Investigation Underway After Woman Found Dead Inside Roseland Home

Chicago police said a witness found the 46-year-old unresponsive on the floor of a home in the 10100 block of South State Street.

South Side Patients Rally to Protect 340B Program That Keeps Care Affordable

Patients and health care leaders will gather Sunday, February 1, at 3401 W. Roosevelt Road for 340B Saves Lives Action Day.

Cook County Jail Teams With Olive Harvey College To Offer Forklift Certification Program For Inmates

At the Cook County Jail, on the other side of the barbed wire, you'll find something unexpected is going on.

2 Animals Die When Fire Races Through House In Chicago's Roseland Neighborhood

The fire broke out in the predawn hours Tuesday in a large house in the 11300 block of South Forest Avenue.

Man Charged With Allegedly Shooting Woman And At Chicago Police Officers On South Side

Pierre Davis, 28, was charged with one felony count of attempted first-degree murder and other serious charges.

Fire Spreads To 2 Vacant Houses In Chicago's West Englewood Neighborhood

The fire broke out around 11 p.m. Sunday in the 1500 block of West Marquette Road, near Laflin Street.

Chicago's Olive-Harvey College Launches Barber Program For High School Students

The college at 10001 S. Woodlawn Ave., part of the City Colleges of Chicago, is launching a new program for aspiring barbers.

ISP Trooper Injured When Stolen BMW Plows Into Police Vehicle On South Side: ISP

Despite being in a serious crash, the trooper was able to take BMW driver into custody with assistance from Chicago police, ISP said.

'Linda Brown Was More Than A Missing Person:' Family Creates Initiative In Honor Of Bronzeville Teacher

The family of Linda Brown has created an initiative to support families enduring missing persons cases, following her death by suicide.

Judge Allows Firearms Expert To Testify In Trials Of Men Charged With Murder Of CPD Officer Areanah Preston

That includes ballistics evidence, the kind of testimony where an expert claims a bullet or casing can be matched to a specific gun.

Man Sentenced To 17 Years For Pair Of Chicago Carjackings In 2022

Edmund Singleton, 35, was convicted last year of one count of conspiracy, two counts of carjacking, and two federal weapons charges.

Man Stabbed During Attempted Robbery In Englewood

Police said when the victim refused to hand over his property, the man stabbed him with a sharp weapon in the stomach and fled.

Man Charged With Reckless Homicide, DUI In 2024 Crash That Killed 2 People Outside CPD Headquarters

Erick Garcia-Ambriz, 19, has been charged with two counts of reckless homicide and two counts of aggravated DUI.

Hearing Wednesday In Murder Case Of Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston

Areanah Preston, 24-years old, was just starting her career with the Chicago Police Department.

Woman Found Shot In Mouth Inside South Shore Apartment, Police Say

Chicago police said around 6:42 p.m., police officers responded to the 6700 block of South Crandon Avenue in the South Shore neighborhood.

Cause Of Death Revealed For Missing Teacher Linda Brown, 53, Found In Lake Michigan

The Cook County Medical Examiner said missing teacher Linda Brown, 53, recovered from Lake Michigan, took her own life by drowning.

Obama Presidential Center Working With South, West Side Organizations To Fill 150 Full-Time Positions

Openings include custodial, security officer, facility management, visitor engagement and services, curatorial assistant and grounds keeping

Violence Prevention Group To Ride CTA Rails Overnight In Effort To Curb Crime

The violence prevention group, Violence Interrupters, said they plan to ride the trains overnight.

New Information, Surveillance Photo Of Missing CPS Teacher Released

Police also described what the missing 53-year-old was wearing the last time she was seen.

Roseland Fire Highlights Need For New Engines After 2 Trucks Break Down While Responding

There are potential safety issues surrounding those old fire trucks after two of them broke down this week. It's not just those two trucks.

Bedford Park Celebrates Chicago Bears' Playoff Run With Coach Ben Johnson Look-Alike Contest

Celebrate the Chicago Bears playoff run by entering the Ben Johnson look-alike contest, Thursday, Jan. 8, at the Wintrust Sports Complex.

Husband Of Missing CPS Teacher Claims Wife's Car Was Found, But Cops Won't Say Where: Reports

The husband of missing CPS special education teacher, Linda Brown, 53, says his wife's car has been found, but police aren't saying where.

78-Year-Old Man Shot To Death In Garfield Ridge Home

The man was found with a gunshot wound to the chest, Chicago police say.

Woman Launches Own Investigation Into South Side Post Office After Mail Goes Missing

She did her own investigation and believes someone at the post office might be stealing it.

CPS Special Education Teacher Missing On South Side, May Be In Need Of Medical Attention: Police

Linda Brown, 53, a special education teacher at Robert Healy Elementary School, may be driving a blue Honda Civic with IL plate CX57470.

Fire Blasts Through Building In Chicago's West Englewood Neighborhood

The fire broke out in the overnight hours Sunday into Monday in a building on Marshfield Avenue near 62nd Street.

Calumet City Family Receive Special Christmas In January Surprise, Including Toys And Gifts

They were taken by police escort to the Calumet City Library, where they received toys and other gifts.

Man Sitting In Living Room Hit By Errant Bullet On South Side

The bullet pierced the window of the residence, striking the man in the leg, Chicago police said.

Chicago Skyway Tolls Increase 30 Cents For 2026

It will now cost you $8.10 to cross the bridge to Indiana if you have a two-axle vehicle, a 30-cent increase from the toll in 2025.