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14-year-old girl dies, 14-year-old boy in critical condition after Garfield Park crash
CHICAGO — A 14-year-old girl died and a 14-year-boy was transported to an area hospital in critical condition after a high-speed car crash late Saturday night in Garfield Park on the city’s West Side. According to Chicago police, just after 11 p.m. Saturday in the 3800 block of West Harrison Street, a vehicle with five […]
Logan Square murder sparks $10,000 reward offer
CHICAGO — A $10,000 reward is being offered for information about the murder of Jesus Arce, the man found fatally shot in an alley about two blocks from former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s home last month. The fire department responded to a “person down” call and found Arce, 29,...
1 killed, 2 injured in gunfight in Austin: police
CHICAGO - An argument led to a deadly shooting in Chicago's Austin neighborhood Saturday night. The incident occurred in the 500 block of North Leamington Avenue just after 11:30 p.m. Police said two men pulled guns on two other men during an argument. One of the men fired shots into...
North Side man committed armed robberies across the city and suburbs, officials say
CHICAGO — A Rogers Park man is charged with committing a string of robberies in the city and suburbs, and police believe he may be responsible for many more holdups. Judge Anthony Calabrese detained Saul Esquivel, 18, as a safety threat in the suburban cases on Friday. Yesterday, Judge Susana Ortiz detained him as a safety threat for the city cases.
Chicago Police Seek Help in Locating Missing 15-Year-Old Girl Jniyah Hill Since September
The Chicago Police Department has issued an alert for Jniyah Hill, a 15-year-old girl who has been missing since September 21, 2023. She was last seen in the vicinity of the 8100 block of South Vincennes Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Standing at 5 feet tall and weighing 150 pounds, Hill is distinguishable by her brown eyes and black hair; her complexion is described as medium with her racial identity being Black. There is a growing concern for her well-being as she may require medical attention, according to officials.
Man shot, critically injured in West Loop
Chicago police are investigating after a man was found shot in the West Loop overnight. CPD offered few details about the incident, other than to say they responded to a shots fired call and found the 31-year-old man on the ground in the 200 block of North Carpenter. He was...
Near-record heat, severe weather threat emerging in Chicago's forecast
While Sunday will be a calm day in the Chicago area, this week will bring chances of near-record heat and the threat of severe weather as well. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, Sunday will likely be cooler across the area, with highs in the upper-70s and into the low-80s. Readings will be much cooler near Lake Michigan, with highs struggling to reach 70 degrees near the water.
Man Fatally Stabbed Following Argument in Chicago’s Little Village, Suspect at Large
A grim altercation in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood turned deadly on Friday night when a man, yet to be publicly identified, was stabbed to death. The incident occurred on the 4300 block of West 26th Street shortly before 9:30 p.m., according to a report obtained by FOX 32 Chicago. Arriving officers discovered a man in his 30s with a severe stab wound to his leg—a wound that ultimately claimed his life after he was rushed to Mt. Sinai Hospital.
Chicago Officer Acquitted in 2021 Shooting Death of Girlfriend
A Chicago cop has walked away from a murder charge in the shooting death of his girlfriend and the mother of his child, Cook County jurors decreed on Friday. Pierre Tyler, 32, stood accused in the 2021 death of 29-year-old Andris Wofford, but after deliberation, the court found no grounds to convict him of first-degree murder. FOX32 Chicago reported the acquittal following an argument between Tyler and Wofford over the officer's marital status and allegations of him fathering children with another woman.
Woman hit by SUV at North Avenue Beach after group punches vehicle, Chicago police say | VIDEO
Chicago police said two groups were arguing Thursday when some of them started punching a black SUV. The vehicle then hit a woman before speeding off, and it was all caught on video.
Federal gun charge filed against man targeted in Wrigleyville double-shooting
CHICAGO — The man who was apparently targeted, but not hurt, in a shooting that left two other people injured across from Wrigley Field this month has been charged with a federal firearms violation. Raphael Hammond, 37, of Chicago, is already on federal supervised release for a previous gun case.
Suspect sought in violent South Loop attack
CHICAGO — A violent attack in the South Loop last month remains unsolved, and Chicago police are turning to the public for help. Detectives released a surveillance image of their prime suspect on Friday and asked anyone with helpful information to contact them. They said the attack occurred around...
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