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August 12, 2021

Ella French murder: Chicago top cop voices 'outrage' after release of suspect accused of supplying gun

Jamel Danzy is accused of buying the gun used to kill Officer French from a licensed gun dealer and providing it to an Illinois resident. He was arrested Sunday and charged.

August 12, 2021

Fallen Chicago officer's rushed tribute reflects anti-police trend, ex-superintendent says

The sendoff of fallen Chicago police Officer Ella French was reportedly rushed by the department’s No. 2 official – and former Chicago police Superintendent Garry McCarthy argued it reflected a nationwide lack of support for police officers from government leaders.

August 11, 2021

Newborn baby in Chicago found alive in dresser drawer discarded in alley

Chicago authorities on Monday discovered a newborn baby abandoned in a discarded dresser in an alleyway, according to police.

August 11, 2021

Chicago alderman says CPD has lost 1,000 cops in just few years, city does 'not support them'

A Chicago alderman said that city officials do not give enough support to police, following the fatal shooting of Chicago officer Ella French.

August 11, 2021

Mother of brothers charged in fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Ella French is arrested, police say

The mother of two brothers charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Ella French was arrested Tuesday after she tried to gain access to the hospital room in which her son was staying, according to authorities.

August 10, 2021

Chicago police charge 14-year-old with murder in shooting that killed 17-year-old, left 16-year-old injured

A 14-year-old boy was arrested in Chicago on Monday and charged with murder and attempted murder after allegedly killing a 17-year-old and seriously injuring a 16-year-old in a shooting last month, police announced.

August 10, 2021

Chicago police officer’s suspected killer got probation for 2019 robbery

The Chicago man charged with killing police officer Ella French over the weekend received probation in 2019 after pleading guilty to robbing a man that year, according to local reports.

August 10, 2021

Man beats off-duty Chicago police officer, bites off friend’s nipple in road rage incident: report

A man has been arrested in Chicago after attacking an off-duty police officer and biting off his friend’s nipple during a road rage incident in the city Sunday night, according to a report.

August 10, 2021

Heat warnings and advisories in effect across the US

Hot temperatures will build over much of the country this week. 

August 10, 2021

Severe storms prompt ground stop at Chicago's O'Hare Airport, evacuation of control tower: report

Severe weather ripped through Chicago on Monday, causing more than 300 flights to be canceled and prompting a ground stop at O'Hare International Airport, according to reports.