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September 17, 2020

Kentucky man accused of dismembering ex-girlfriend, taking body parts in suitcases to Illinois

The FBI and local authorities on Thursday are investigating a missing person’s case in Louisville after a woman's chopped up body parts were found in suitcases in Illinois. 

September 16, 2020

Customs agents seize 500,000 counterfeit N95 masks from China bound for New Jersey

Customs agents in Chicago intercepted a shipment of 500,000 counterfeit N95 masks coming from China and bound for New Jersey.

September 14, 2020

UChicago English department: Grad applicants accepted only for work 'in and with Black studies'

The University of Chicago’s English Department has announced that for the 2020-2021 graduate admissions cycle, it will only accept applicants who are interested in working in and with Black studies.

September 14, 2020

Mother asked to deplane Southwest flight with her 2-year-old because he wasn't wearing a mask, she says

A mother says she was "humiliated" and when she was escorted off a Southwest flight Saturday because her 2-year-old was snacking without a mask prior to takeoff. 

September 14, 2020

Chicago police officers targeted '5 times' more than years prior as crime surge continues, superintendent says

Dozens of Chicago police officers have been shot or shot at so far this year -- including as recently as this weekend -- when the Illinois city saw 35 shootings and at least 10 murders through Sunday, officials said Monday.

September 13, 2020

A number of overdoses in Chicago connected to one man handing out free heroin: report

It is not clear if the pusher is knowingly handing out a potent and possibly lethal dosage of heroin.

September 12, 2020

Postal Service offering $50,000 reward for info related to mail carrier shooting

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the person who shot a mail carrier in Chicago's South Side this week. 

September 10, 2020

US Postal Service worker shot in Chicago: reports

A U.S. Postal Service worker was reportedly shot multiple times and critically injured a little before noon Thursday on Chicago's southside. 

September 8, 2020

Chicago man, 18, held in stabbing death of Walgreens stock clerk, a mother of 2

A Chicago man is facing murder charges, accused of fatally stabbing a Walgreens employee during a deadly Labor Day weekend in the city, authorities said Tuesday.

September 8, 2020

Chicago woman accused of fatally stabbing 15-year-old girl over relatives’ Facebook feud

A Chicago woman allegedly stabbed a 15-year-old girl to death in the street after a family feud on social media exploded into violence, according to local reports.