Robbers Posing As Rideshare Drivers Targeting North Side Neighborhoods
An uptick in reports of criminals posing as rideshare drivers has prompted Chicago police to issue a warning to customers.
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An uptick in reports of criminals posing as rideshare drivers has prompted Chicago police to issue a warning to customers.
Chicago Police are releasing surveillance images of two burglaries that occurred earlier this month in Logan Square.
One of Cook County's biggest murder trials in history will begin next week after attorneys for Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke decided to put the hands of his fate in a jury that was selected this week.
A man who happened to be carrying a gun is credited with saving a police officer being shot at on the Cicero-Chicago border late Thursday afternoon.
An attempted traffic stop ended with a Cicero police officer getting shot four times near the Chicago-Cicero border.
A 36-year-old man is in critical condition after a stabbing Wednesday night in the Fulton River District.
Police in Warren Park issued a community alert about a man who tried to lure two kids into his car on Wednesday.
Protesters on Wednesday were calling on Chicago police to take action against a Bridgeport resident and firefighter accused of pulling a gun on someone as he ran a work-related errand.
A female Chicago police officer fatally shot herself Wednesday morning at the Calumet District police station.
Race is at the heart of this case. Van Dyke, the white officer, killed a black teenager, Laquan McDonald. An example, black activists say, of racism in the Chicago Police Department.
Police said when the employee asked if he was the police, Clark said yes, and told the employee he worked for OEMC.
A man on a CTA bus tried to sexually assault a female driver Tuesday morning, according to Chicago police.
A woman's body was found in a garbage truck Monday morning in the Longwood Manor neighborhood on the South Side, police said.
An 18-year-old man was shot while he drove on North Kedzie in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood on Monday night.
Three students were shot minutes after leaving class in Chicago's Burnside neighborhood Monday.
A woman staying in an upscale hotel in Chicago's River North neighborhood told police she was sexually assaulted after a man forced his way into her hotel room with a handgun.
Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with a string of armed robberies and a sexual assault in Chicago's West Town neighborhood.
"I haven't heard anything on her case. Nobody is telling me anything."
After all these robberies, police are reminding people that if you are approached by someone, look for something that stands out about them.
Authorities said shots came from someone riding inside a white Honda sedan.
Authorities are asking people to stay out of the water.
Two Chicago police officers are accused of exchanging information in non-public traffic crash reports for cash from the owner of an attorney-referral service in exchange for money. federal prosecutors said Friday.
Between 2015 and October of 2017 the indictment said Officer Tate was paid at least $6,000 and Officer Cadichon $7,300.
A woman was attacked Thursday morning around 6 a.m. as she walked into work near Chicago's West Town neighborhood.
Thursday night's game between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls at the United Center was postponed due to condensation on the court.
Adam Beckerink, the man charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife, Caitlin Tracey, at his South Loop condo building in 2024, is expected to be extradited from Michigan back to Illinois next week.
Playoff football is back in Chicago. The Bears are gearing up to take on the Packers on Saturday in a do-or-die Wild Card matchup at Soldier Field. For some fans, it's not just a game, it's a religious experience.
A teenage boy was killed in a shooting on Thursday afternoon in west suburban Cicero.
Two people were wounded in a shooting involving Customs and Border Patrol agents in Portlant, officials said.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed a major bill to address energy costs while adding clean energy to the grid.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is launching an investigation into federal immigration enforcement in Chicago.
The House easily passed legislation to fund several federal agencies and programs as lawmakers work to avert another government shutdown later this month.
The House on Thursday failed to override two of President Trump's vetoes of bipartisan bills, with Republicans largely sticking by the president.
The House approved a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with increased Republican support.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
The first pediatric flu death for this year's flu season has been reported, Illinois health officials said, as flu cases across the state continue to rise.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
The Piggery, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.
The Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.
They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but a longtime Chicago fried chicken institution said imitation went too far after a new business opened with a very similar name.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
Chicago Theatre Week brings value-priced tickets for shows from Feb. 5 until Feb. 15 at Chicago's stage venues. Tickets can sell for $30, $15, or even less.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
You know the old sports adage: "act like you've been there before." That's hard to do when you haven't been there before. A bunch of Bears players are making their playoff debuts on Saturday; against the division-rival Packers, no less.
Two people were shot by federal agents in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, the Portland Police Bureau said in a statement. The FBI's Portland office said that the shooting involved Customs and Border Patrol agents.
Playoff football is back in Chicago. The Bears are gearing up to take on the Packers on Saturday in a do-or-die wild card matchup at Soldier Field. For some fans, it’s not just a game, it’s a religious experience.
A juvenile was wounded in a shooting on Thursday afternoon in west suburban Cicero.
The U.S. Postal Service said some mail might no longer receive a same-day postmark, the result of cost cuts to its transportation operations that may delay the arrival of posted letters at its processing facilities.
A federal judge in Chicago declined to immediately dismiss a lawsuit that prompted a court order limiting immigration agents' use of force during Operation Midway Blitz, citing in part the shooting death of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
A flash flood warning has been issued until 10 p.m. for central Cook County, DuPage County, and northwestern Will County.
Family members confirmed video shows missing Chicago Public Schools teacher Linda Brown getting out of her car and not returning.
Illinois U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced she is filing articles of impeachment for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Adam Beckerink, the man charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife, Caitlin Tracey, at his South Loop condo building in 2024, is expected to be extradited from Michigan back to Illinois next week.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Thursday night's game between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls at the United Center was postponed due to condensation on the court.
Playoff football is back in Chicago. The Bears are gearing up to take on the Packers on Saturday in a do-or-die Wild Card matchup at Soldier Field. For some fans, it's not just a game, it's a religious experience.
You know the old sports adage: "act like you've been there before." That's hard to do when you haven't been there before. A bunch of Bears players are making their playoff debuts on Saturday; against the division-rival Packers, no less.
When Patrick Coogan was named Rose Bowl MVP last week, the Marist grad became the first offensive lineman to win it since 1944.
A spokesperson for the Chicago Blackhawks confirmed the team received word of Hall's death from his family.
Adam Beckerink, the man charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife, Caitlin Tracey, at his South Loop condo building in 2024, is expected to be extradited from Michigan back to Illinois next week.
A teenage boy was killed in a shooting on Thursday afternoon in west suburban Cicero.
A man was shot multiple times and killed Thursday morning on Chicago's West Side.
Burglars hit a restaurant in the southwest Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn early Thursday.
Chicago and Metra police converged on a station downtown early Thursday after thieves targeted the ticket machines.
