August 19, 2021 Chicago police hunt hammer-wielding suspect wanted in string of attacks on subway, bus riders Chicago police appealed for the public’s help Wednesday in identifying a suspect wanted for numerous slashings on public transportation since last month, as authorities say the man captured in surveillance footage has repeatedly wielded a hammer in his attacks against bus and metro riders.
August 18, 2021 Chicago expressway shooting kills special ed teacher, 67, heading home from White Sox game Chicago’s crime wave claimed another victim Tuesday night: a 67-year-old special education teacher who was fatally struck by a bullet while traveling home from a White Sox game, according to reports.
August 18, 2021 Ella French funeral: Chicago mourns slain police officer as brother details how 'she loved this city' Flags across the state of Illinois were lowered at half-staff Wednesday as a public viewing was set to begin for Ella French, a 29-year-old Chicago police officer who was shot dead nearly two weeks ago while conducting a traffic stop. Her patrol partner remains hospitalized.
August 18, 2021 Chicago man arrested after ramming 2 police officers, dragging one 40 feet with car A suspect was arrested Tuesday in Chicago after striking two police officers with a car during a traffic stop last week, dragging one of them as he sped away, authorities said.
August 17, 2021 Chicago pharmacist arrested for allegedly selling 125 COVID-19 vaccine cards on eBay A Chicago pharmacist was arrested Tuesday after allegedly pocketing more than $1,200 by selling dozens of authentic COVID-19 vaccine cards on eBay earlier this year.
August 16, 2021 Chicago dad wants stricter bail for accused child rapists after 15-year-old daughter turns up dead in alley Chicago residents held a vigil Saturday to honor a 15-year-old who was found dead in an alley after being drugged and raped. Two suspects have since been charged with sex crimes.
August 16, 2021 Chicago weekend violence: 5 killed across city, including 7-year-old girl; at least 47 shot At least five people have been killed and 42 others were injured in shootings across Chicago this weekend, according to authorities.Â
August 14, 2021 Chicago police officer dragged by vehicle in hit-and-run A Chicago police officer was involved in a hit-and-run Friday night when a routine traffic stop spun out of control.Â
August 13, 2021 Chicago man on bail for gun case when he allegedly shot, killed 21-year-old A Chicago man who allegedly shot and killed a 21-year-old man earlier this year was free on bail in a gun case at the time.Â
August 13, 2021 Police arrest Illinois man accused of trying to lure children into his vehicle Waukegan, Illinois, police have arrested a man accused of trying to lure two female juveniles into his vehicle on Aug. 7.