August 30, 2021 Chicago weekend shootings: 5 killed, 48 total wounded, including suspected unintended targets Five people were killed and 48 were wounded – including three boys, ages 14 and 15 – in shootings over the weekend in Chicago, police said Monday.
August 30, 2021 Chicago police investigate videos of White officer confronting Black woman walking dog Chicago police are investigating a physical encounter between a White officer seen in several cellphone videos approaching and grabbing a Black woman walking her dog after dark.
August 29, 2021 Chicago 19-year-old pregnant woman pulled from Lake Michigan, officials investigating death as homicide The body of a 19-year-old pregnant woman found in Lake Michigan had been stabbed multiple times, authorities said Saturday.
August 28, 2021 Illinois mom says judge stripped custody of son until she gets COVID-19 vaccine: report An Illinois mother says a Cook County judge decided to strip her parental rights over her refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a local report.
August 27, 2021 Rev. Jesse Jackson moved to Chicago rehab facility after COVID-19 hospitalization; wife Jacqueline in ICU The Rev. Jesse Jackson has been moved to a rehab facility as he fights to recover from COVID-19, but his wife, Jacqueline, has been moved to an ICU at a Chicago hospital, the family announced.
August 27, 2021 Kanye West brings out Marilyn Manson, DaBaby at 'Donda' event, stirring controversy A rep for the rapper confirmed Manson's voice will be featured on West's upcoming album.
August 27, 2021 Illinois brothers say mother, sister buried in yard: police Authorities are planning to excavate a suburban Chicago backyard Friday after two adult brothers found living in what police called a “hoarder home” said they had buried the bodies of their mother and sister there.
August 26, 2021 Chicago police Officer Ella French's wounded partner shares new video commemorating 7th anniversary on force Slain Chicago police Officer Ella French's partner, Officer Carlos Yanez Jr., released another video from a rehabilitation facility Wednesday commemorating his seventh anniversary on the force.
August 25, 2021 Chicago police union '100% against' vaccine mandate for officers: 'Hell, no' After Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said all city employees would "absolutely" be required to be vaccinated, the leading police union vowed to take action in court against if such mandate is announced.
August 25, 2021 Chicago police nab suspect after fifth hammer attack on transit riders Chicago transportation workers picketed Wednesday over safety concerns following a string of hammer attacks on trains and buses dating back to July, even after a suspect was apprehended by police early Tuesday after a fifth incident.