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Thieves steal mail from 3 USPS trucks within 2 hours on Northwest, West sides: Chicago police
Local and federal investigations are underway Tuesday after mail was stolen from three U.S. Postal trucks on Monday.Chicago police issued a community alert describing the mail thefts happening in the Portage Park neighborhood's 4300-block of North Milwaukee Avenue between 4:05 and 4:20 p.m., then in the Jefferson Park neighborhood's 6300-block of West Strong Street at 4:21 p.m. and in the South Austin neighborhood's 900-block of South Mayfield Avenue at 5:45 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe U.S. Postal Inspection Service calls these crimes of opportunity as the carriers were out of their vehicles delivering mail at...
Illinois State Police Bust 3 Suspects Accused of Trafficking Kids
The Illinois State Police have taken their efforts to stop human trafficking to the next level. Three suspects were just arrested and accused of the worst kind of human trafficking of children. According to the press release just shared recently by the Illinois State Police, they just completed a two-day...
Chicago shootings: At least 27 shot, 4 fatally, in weekend gun violence across city, police say
Our coverage of this story has moved here.At least 27 people have been shot, four fatally, in gun violence across Chicago so far this weekend, police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchChicago police are investigating a shooting that injured two men on Chicago's West Side.It happened Friday night around 11:37 p.m. near Le Moyne and Linder in the city's Austin neighborhood.The gunman drove by the victims and started shooting, police said.A 24-year-old man was shot in the shoulder and neck and transported to Stroger Hospital, police said. At last check, he was in critical condition.A 40-year-old...
Huge heart tattoo helped cops identify North Side killer who was on electronic monitoring, officials say
CHICAGO — Prosecutors say the man who shot and killed an unintended victim on the Far North Side last month was wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet while on juvenile parole. Nicolas Novak, 18, was assigned to live at a Thresholds facility in the 2000 block of West Arthur when...
14, including 5 teens, face felony charges in mass arrests hours after Chicago Pride parade 2024
Fourteen people, including five teenagers, were charged with felonies, after mass arrests took place early Monday morning on the North Side, hours after the city's Pride parade.Police said a total of 53 people were arrested, including nine juveniles, and four firearms were recovered. Six people were cited for obstructing traffic, six people cited for disorderly conduct and one person was cited for both obstructing traffic and disorderly conduct, police said. One person was arrested on an outstanding warrant.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Chicago Pride parade ended around 1 p.m. Sunday, and the mass arrests took...
Chicago mom was killed after abuser was allowed to keep his guns
CHICAGO (CBS) — Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law that says domestic abusers with protection orders are banned from owning guns. But there are still problems domestic violence survivors face trying to get guns out of the hands of abusers, as in the case of one Chicago mother who was killed earlier this year after her abuser was allowed to keep his guns.Our current moment can be a dangerous one for victims, as court sources say the law is unclear as to whether judges have the authority to take away guns at this point, during the Emergency...
Video shows fatal Chicago police shooting during knife attack
CHICAGO — Video of an officer-involved shooting that left a man dead in the Austin neighborhood last month was released by Chicago's police oversight agency Tuesday afternoon. Tracey D. Watson, 35, of Chicago, was fatally shot while he allegedly attacked another man with a knife on the evening of...
3 killed in Chatham shooting after argument, Chicago police say
Three people were shot and killed on the city's South Side early Sunday, according to Chicago police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened around 2:17 a.m. in the 500-block of East 76th Street near Eberhart in the Chatham neighborhood.The victims, two men and a woman were arguing with the two unknown people.Moments later, the pair got into a silver SUV and began shooting towards the victims before driving off.All three were struck by several bullets.They were taken to the hospital where they later died, Chicago police said.The silver SUV fled eastbound. No other injuries have been reported.No one is in custody. CPD detectives are conducting a homicide investigation.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Teen Charged with Felony Aggravated Battery After Stabbing in Chicago
A juvenile offender has been detained and charged in connection with a stabbing incident that left a 26-year-old woman with severe injuries, as reported Chicago Police Department's official release. The accused, a 17-year-old female, faces a felony count of aggravated battery with great bodily harm. The incident occurred in Chicago's...
2 men charged in Little Village shooting that left 14-year-old boy critically injured: CPD
Two men have been charged in a Southwest Side shooting that left a teenage boy critically injured last month, Chicago police said.Police said the shooting happened in the Little Village neighborhood's 2700-block of South Komensky Avenue around 8:30 p.m. on June 11.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 14-year-old boy was on the sidewalk when, a witness told police, someone fired shots before fleeing the scene.The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his body. He was transported to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.Police said Thomas Garcia, 30, and Angel Ramirez, 35, were arrested on first-degree attempted murder charges on Sunday. The two men are due in court on Tuesday.Police did not immediately provide further information.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Woman with CCL shoots teen girl after being stabbed near 31st Street Beach, Chicago police say
A woman and a teenage girl were injured after a stabbing and shooting near 31st Street Beach Saturday night, according to Chicago police.The altercation happened around 11:34 p.m. in the 3000-block of South Fort Dearborn Drive, police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 26-year-old woman was arguing with a 17-year-old girl, Chicago police said. During the altercation, the teen allegedly stabbed the woman in the arm. The woman, who has a valid CCL and FOID card, then shot the woman in the shoulder, police said.Editor's note: Chicago police initially said the teen was stabbed and the...
Indiana State Police arrest Chicago woman who bit trooper during traffic stop
PORTER COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana State Police have arrested a Chicago woman who bit a state trooper during a traffic stop on Saturday. According to a press release, a trooper was patrolling around 6:40 p.m. when he observed a silver Hyundai with Illinois registration driving on Interstate 94 at a high rate of speed. The […]
Man shot to death in Humboldt Park, Chicago police investigating as homicide
A man was shot to death on the city's Northwest Side on Saturday, according to Chicago police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened around 11:12 p.m. in the 3300-block of West Franklin Street in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, police said.A 35-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds surrounded by shell casings.The man was taken to the hospital where he later died.The victim's identity has not been released. It is unknown if police have a description of a possible shooter.There is no one in custody. CPD Area Four Detectives are investigating the case as a homicide.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Activist led off in handcuffs after confronting Andrew Holmes at Dolton board meeting
CHICAGO (CBS) — A person was taken away in handcuffs after a board meeting in Dolton on Monday night. This comes nearly a month after another chaotic village board meeting.Clash with Andrew HolmesDuring the meeting Monday night, activist Jedidiah Brown walked from the podium over to village trustee Andrew Holmes. An officer pushed Brown away while Holmes was stopped from walking over to him.Brown was eventually pulled out of the meeting by officers.A former Dolton employee filed a civil lawsuit claiming Holmes sexually assaulted her while attending a conference for the village in Las Vegas in May of last year. He has not...
Chicago Teen Charged with Robbery and Aggravated Battery Following Assault in South Ridgeway Area
An 18-year-old from Chicago's South Ridgeway area is facing serious charges following an incident that culminated in robbery and aggravated battery, according to a statement from the Chicago Police Department. Identified as Joshua Pittman, the young man was apprehended on Monday and is being accused of assaulting and robbing a 26-year-old male victim.
11 injured in West Chatham crash involving CTA bus: Chicago fire officials
Eleven people were taken to various hospitals after a crash involving a CTA bus Tuesday, Chicago fire officials said.The crash took place sometime Tuesday morning near 76th Street and South Lafayette Avenue in the city's West Chatham neighborhood.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchCFD said the 11 people suffered non-life threatening injuries.They said 10 patients were from the bus.SEE ALSO: VIDEO: Car lodges under semi on Bishop Ford in south suburbs; all lanes reopenedThree people were in fair condition and eight were in good condition, CFD said.The ambulances went to OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center, University of Chicago Medical Center, St. Bernard Hospital and Jackson Park Hospital & Medical Center.Video of the scene showed a No. 75 bus with some minor damage to its front end. A tan sedan had severe damage to its front end.It was not immediately clear what led up to the crash or if any citations would be issued.This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.
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