October 9, 2020 Chicago mayor blames Trump for plot against Michigan Gov. Whitmer Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is the latest public figure to pile on President Trump for a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
October 9, 2020 Illinois reports first West Nile virus death of the year in Chicago resident A Chicago resident died of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus. The death marks the first West Nile virus-related fatality in the state this year, Illinois health officials announced this week.
October 8, 2020 Chicago woman allegedly chased officers, struck police cars after cops stopped someone she knew A Chicago woman was arrested after she allegedly chased and tried to hit several police officers with her car because they were pulling over someone she knew, officials said Thursday.
October 8, 2020 Chicago gun violence leaves 14 people shot, 2 fatally within 24-hour time frame: report Chicago’s latest streak of violence left 14 shot, including two fatally Wednesday.
October 7, 2020 Chicago mayor mulls slashing city payroll by $200M: report Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is considering slashing the city’s payroll by $200 million in order to balance the budget, according to a report.
October 5, 2020 Chicago teacher dies from coronavirus after trips to school, family claims The first-grade teacher had started suffering from cold-like symptoms last month after making multiple trips to the school, her family said.
October 5, 2020 Chicago man faces 14 felony burglary charges for August looting spree A Chicago man was arrested more than a month after he allegedly looted several stores in downtown Chicago – and was charged with more than a dozen felony counts in connection with the crimes, police said.
October 4, 2020 Illinois motorcyclist, 66, killed in crash while taking safety training course: report A 66-year-old motorcyclist was killed near Chicago on Saturday after crashing during a motorcycle safety course, according to a report.
October 2, 2020 White cop not charged in Chicago-area killing of Black guard A White suburban police officer who fatally shot a Black security guard outside of the suburban Chicago bar where he was working will not be charged.