August 18, 2021 Chicago man robs woman just days after being released for similar crime, report says A Chicago man accused of following and attacking a woman inside her apartment building earlier this month was accused of robbing a different person under similar circumstances just days after he was released, according to a local report.
August 18, 2021 Ella French funeral: Chicago mourns slain police officer as brother details how 'she loved this city' Flags across the state of Illinois were lowered at half-staff Wednesday as a public viewing was set to begin for Ella French, a 29-year-old Chicago police officer who was shot dead nearly two weeks ago while conducting a traffic stop. Her patrol partner remains hospitalized.
August 18, 2021 Chicago man arrested after ramming 2 police officers, dragging one 40 feet with car A suspect was arrested Tuesday in Chicago after striking two police officers with a car during a traffic stop last week, dragging one of them as he sped away, authorities said.
August 18, 2021 Chicago park advocacy group seeking to block Obama presidential library turns to Supreme Court A park advocacy group in Chicago is trying to block construction of an Obama presidential library, claiming that it would be irreparably harmful to the local environment and that those behind the project evaded a federally required review process.
August 18, 2021 Chicago mom killed in drive-by shooting in front of her kids day before son’s 7th birthday: family A 26-year-old Chicago mother was killed in a drive-by shooting in front of her two children on Monday, a day before her son’s seventh birthday, according to the woman’s family.
August 17, 2021 Chicago police warn residents of more violent robberies suspected of being committed by teenagers Chicago police are warning city residents about a group of teenagers that have attacked and robbed victims in five separate instances in the downtown area since Saturday.
August 17, 2021 Chicago pharmacist arrested for allegedly selling 125 COVID-19 vaccine cards on eBay A Chicago pharmacist was arrested Tuesday after allegedly pocketing more than $1,200 by selling dozens of authentic COVID-19 vaccine cards on eBay earlier this year.
August 16, 2021 Chicago weekend shootings leave 52 wounded, 9 dead, including 7-year-old girl gunned down in parked car There were 52 people wounded, and nine killed, in the more than three-dozen shootings reported throughout Chicago over the weekend, authorities announced Monday.
August 16, 2021 Chicago dad wants stricter bail for accused child rapists after 15-year-old daughter turns up dead in alley Chicago residents held a vigil Saturday to honor a 15-year-old who was found dead in an alley after being drugged and raped. Two suspects have since been charged with sex crimes.
August 16, 2021 Chicago weekend violence: 5 killed across city, including 7-year-old girl; at least 47 shot At least five people have been killed and 42 others were injured in shootings across Chicago this weekend, according to authorities.Â