Chicago Police Expands "New Technology" To 5th District
CPD's new "smart policing strategy" comes as the department doubles the number of districts utilizing the strategies this year.
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CPD's new "smart policing strategy" comes as the department doubles the number of districts utilizing the strategies this year.
Authorities say a white powder was found at the CTA Red Line Lake Street station.
The February crime report from the Chicago Police Department showed 26 percent fewer shootings and 22 percent fewer murders last month, compared to February 2017.
A Chicago police officer shot and seriously wounded a suspect who pushed an officer while trying to flee a traffic stop in the Back of the Yards neighborhood Sunday night.
Three incidents this month for one piece of car equipment: the catalytic converter.
The body was discovered in the 6600 block of South Minerva.
Three people are dead and at least 14 others have been injured in weekend shootings throughout Chicago.
Chicago police say at least four carjackings have taken place in February.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Area North Bureau of Detectives at 312-744-8263.
The latest weapon was seized early Wednesday morning, WBBM Newsradio's Steve Miller reports.
Supt. Eddie Johnson thanked the city of Chicago Tuesday for condolences on the murder of Chicago Police Cmdr. Paul Bauer.
Supporters of Chicago's police community gathered Sunday for a fundraiser to raise money for bulletproof vests for CPD officers.
"His wife Erin and daughter Grace have shown not just the city, but the country, what it means to be Chicago strong."
While those speaking talked about his notable kindness, there were pointed words at the alleged gunman and how he was able to kill Bauer.
In the wake of the Florida shooting, you may be surprised to learn there's a proposal in Illinois that could reduce the number of police officers in schools.
A Chicago alderman is encouraging people to support a couple of fundraising efforts to continue replacing outdated bullet-proof vests being worn by some Chicago police officers.
Prosecutors said that Blake, 45, had been a friend and mentor to Bernard Williams – then the teenage brother of Blake's girlfriend.
Chicago Police Cmdr. Paul Bauer was fatally shot downtown on Tuesday after he confronted an armed offender. Here are five things we know.
The Chicago Police Department is upping the ante to catch car thieves by spending a bundle for automated license plate readers.
The officers responded to a fire about 10:15 p.m. Monday in the 3800 block of North Fremont, according to Chicago Police.
The three men implied they had a weapon during robberies.
A Chicago police officer is on desk duty after being accused of sexually assaulting a suspect.
A Chicago Police Officer has been stripped of his police powers following allegations of criminal sexual assault.
Following a spike in carjackings, Chicago police are turning to their federal partners for help.
The 83 new officers are part of a push to expand the force by 970 recruits by the end of 2018, according to the mayor's office.
Chicago police were conducting a homicide investigation early Monday after a shooting in the city's Englewood neighborhood.
Newly acquired Luisangel Acuna was among the White Sox players getting on the field for the first time.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
The NBA Hall of Famer bear-hugged Reddick in victory lane and then jointly hoisted the Harley J. Earl trophy with the 23XI Racing driver.
The 73-year-old was found safely after he was reported missing last month by his family.
The 11th Congressional District candidate, Tedora Brown, was left off the ballot after she was accused of gathering fake signatures to run for office.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is seeking a fifth term in office and is facing off against longtime Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) in the Democratic primary.
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, including Illinois, for now.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
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.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
A potential bidding war is taking shape for the Daily Herald, the newspaper of record for suburban Chicago.
A Near West Side diner known for drawing in Blackhawks fans and players is up for sale.
January may be the coldest time of the year, but Chicago is already looking forward to summer farmers' markets.
A development proposal issued this month calls for the replacement of a building housing a Giordiano's pizzeria in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood with a new mixed-use building with 28 residential units.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
The files have caused an international domino effect, as millions of documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein’s global connections. Leigh Kiniry reports from London.
The latest shutdown is affecting agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Transportation Security Administration.
Police believe Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Arizona home on Feb. 1, and a black glove found nearby is now being tested for DNA. Bradley Blackburn reports.
Early voting resumes on Monday in DuPage County, Illinois, after a glitch that left one candidate off the ballot. Asal Rezaei reports.
Chicago police were conducting a homicide investigation early Monday after a shooting in the city’s Englewood neighborhood.
The 11th Congressional District candidate, Tedora Brown, was left off the ballot after she was accused of gathering fake signatures to run for office.
Chicago police were conducting a homicide investigation early Monday after a shooting in the city's Englewood neighborhood.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
The 73-year-old was found safely after he was reported missing last month by his family.
The tenants formed a union last year to negotiate with their landlord, Imran Khan.
A state lawmaker is joining the growing call for accountability from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about past abuse allegations before an 8-year-old boy's murder.
Chicago's rodent problem is well known, but a new pilot program testing rat birth control to curb the population in problem areas is underway to help rein it in.
From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.
The move means the United States Environmental Protection Agency will no longer regulate greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants.
CBS News Chicago is tracking what led to the death of an 8-year-old boy in Round Lake Beach and whether state officials were aware of any red flags before his murder.
Newly acquired Luisangel Acuna was among the White Sox players getting on the field for the first time.
The NBA Hall of Famer bear-hugged Reddick in victory lane and then jointly hoisted the Harley J. Earl trophy with the 23XI Racing driver.
Illinois pulled down 15 offensive rebounds, which led to 17 second-chance points, and outrebounded Indiana 38-25.
Saint Patrick High School in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood finished third in Class 3A last year in what was a historic moment for the basketball program — marking their first ever trip to Champaign.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said the plan is to let their players have some freedom, challenging balls and strikes in Cactus League games this spring.
Chicago police were conducting a homicide investigation early Monday after a shooting in the city's Englewood neighborhood.
A boy was shot and wounded early Sunday morning in Aurora, Illinois.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on Jan. 31 and was reported missing the following day, Feb. 1.
Chicago police issued a community alert on Sunday after two robberies on the same Woodlawn neighborhood block involving a man whose victims had agreed to meet him on a dating app.
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
