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Chicago's Crime Wave February 3, 2021

Chicago teen is 5th victim to die after shooting spree last month

A 15-year-old girl has become the fifth person to die from a series of shootings last month by a Chicago gunman who was later killed in a suburban police shootout, authorities said.

Chicago February 2, 2021

Chicago recorded 51 homicides last month-- the most in 4 years: report

Chicago recorded 51 homicides in January -- the highest total the city has seen for that month in four years, according to a report.

Drugs January 28, 2021

In Chicago, methamphetamine seizures hit new record high, DEA says

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is reporting a new record number of methamphetamine seizures in Chicago. 

Chicago January 11, 2021

Chicago gunman who allegedly killed 3, wounded 4, posted bizarre videos before rampage: reports

A Chicago man accused of killing three people and wounding four others in Saturday’s shooting spree posted bizarre videos online leading up to the rampage, according to reports on Sunday. 

Chicago's Crime Wave January 10, 2021

Chicago-area shooting spree leads to at least 4 deaths, including suspect: reports

A woman who was held hostage during a shooting spree Saturday that stretched from Chicago to Evanston, Ill., was hospitalized with a gunshot wound early Sunday, in a rampage that left at least four people dead – including the suspect – according to reports.

Chicago January 4, 2021

Dozens shot in Chicago, 5 murdered over holiday weekend

At least 20 people were shot and two people were murdered during Chicago’s first weekend of 2021, as the police department, its superintendent and former brass reflect on a violent, tumultuous year in policing in the Illinois city and across America.

Chicago's Crime Wave December 27, 2020

Chicago armed robbery thwarted as gun owner with concealed-carry permit kills suspect: report

A gun owner with a concealed-carry permit shot and killed an armed robbery suspect at a Chicago cell phone store on Saturday night, according to police.

Chicago December 20, 2020

Chicago violence: 5 killed, 29 shot in another bloody weekend

Homicide December 19, 2020

Chicago police nab 2nd teen in attempted carjacking that killed retired firefighter

Chicago police have arrested a second teen who they said was part of a carjacking crew that killed a retired fire lieutenant.

Chicago December 18, 2020

Body of Chicago woman found beheaded with handsaw, man arrested

The suspect claims he found the body and that it was decomposing.

Chicago December 7, 2020

Chicago Violence: At least 5 killed, 34 shot in bloody weekend

Chicago authorities reported a violent weekend that saw at least five people killed and 34 others wounded in shootings across the city.