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.
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.
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.
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.
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.Â
December 4, 2020 Man charged with firing shots at a Chicago police officer A man Chicago police wanted to question about an open container violation over the weekend fired a shot at an officer who fired back, police officials said.Â
December 4, 2020 Chicago firefighter dies in exchange of gunfire with would-be carjackers A retired Chicago firefighter was shot dead trying to stop gun-toting thieves from stealing his vehicle in a brazen afternoon carjacking attempt outside a neighborhood popcorn shop.
November 24, 2020 Chicago police officer dragged by vehicle after traffic stop: report A Chicago police officer was hospitalized on Monday night after being dragged by a vehicle following a traffic stop on the city's South Side, according to reports.Â