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.
August 24, 2021 Woman banned from zoo after unhealthy relationship with chimp: ‘He loves me’ A monkey-loving woman has been banned from visiting a male chimpanzee at a zoo in Antwerp, Belgium, after officials declared their relationship unhealthy for the animal’s socialization with other chimps.
August 24, 2021 Chicago inspector general criticizes $33 million ShotSpotter system amid rise in shootings Chicago's Inspector General released a critical report Tuesday on the Chicago Police Department's use of gunshot detection system ShotSpotter as the city grapples with a surge in shootings this year.