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Simeon Barrientas, of the 1600 block of West Farwell, has been charged with a felony count of failure to report an accident causing a death and a misdemeanor count of driving having never been issued a license, police said. He was expected to appear in bond court Wednesday.
Home surveillance video provided exclusively to CBS 2 shows the victim standing behind his van, when a black Ford Crown Victoria struck him from behind.
Lt. Guy Mikulich, a 16-year veteran of the department, struck a 34-year-old Frankfort, Illinois man with his unmarked 2011 Crown Victoria police car and left the scene of the crash, according to Indiana State Police. Mikulich was working the air show, but had been released from his assigned patrol area.
Jason Missak was charged with reckless homicide and two counts of leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death, all felonies, according to Chicago Police.
About 7 a.m., a white Jaguar with Illinois license plates of "DO R DI" was westbound on Belmont Avenue when it ran a red light at the intersection of Kedzie Avenue. The driver fled.
Alicia Johnson, 22, was charged with reckless homicide and leaving the scene of a crash involving injury or death, both felonies, according to a statement from Chicago Police. She also faces on misdemeanor count of failing to exercise due care with a pedestrian in the roadway.
A 51-year-old man was walking in a crosswalk about 11:15 p.m. in the 7900 block of South Stony Island Avenue when he was struck by a southbound red Impala, police said. The car sped away after the crash.
Saturday night, a 42-year-old woman and 39-year-old man were walking north across Archer Avenue at Lavergne Avenue when they were both struck by a red Jeep, police said.
A woman was killed and a man was injured in a hit-and-run accident late Saturday in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood on the Southwest Side, according to Chicago Police.
A pickup was northbound in the 6400 block of South Cottage Grove at 3:23 a.m. when it struck a Chevrolet Malibu, forcing the car off the road, according to Chicago Police. The driver of the Malibu lost control and the car hit a fire hydrant, light pole and CTA sign.
A 51-year-old woman and her dog were crossing the street in the 5900 block of South Damen Avenue Monday morning when they were hit by a car.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash more than a week ago in northwest Indiana.
A 69-year-old woman has been charged with fatally striking a man with her vehicle and driving away from the scene last month in northwest suburban Norridge.
Felix Fajardo, of Portage Park, has been charged with a felony count of leaving the scene of a fatal accident. He was due to appear for a bond hearing Monday afternoon.
A man was critically injured early Sunday in a hit-and-run crash in the Avondale neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash late Saturday in northwest suburban Norridge.
The girls, ages 7 and 14, were struck by a vehicle in the 3400 block of North Austin about 8 a.m., according to Chicago Police.
Chicago Police are searching for a driver wanted in a hit-and-run that injured two pedestrians on New Year's Day on the West Side.
Karla Y. Leanos, 26, was crossing the street on foot in the 4200 block of West Ogden about 10 p.m. when she was struck by a dark-colored SUV.
Thomas Hicks pleaded guilty Monday to failure to report an accident involving death, according to Cook County court records. Judge Charles Burns sentenced him to four years in prison, but gave a boot camp recommendation.
Authorities have increased the reward amount to $8,000 for information leading to the arrest of the driver responsible for a fatal hit-and-run crash last month in northwest suburban Prairie View.
It has been a month since a 24-year-old woman was hit by a motorbike on the sidewalk outside her place of work - and Chicago Police are still looking for the hit-and-run driver.
Chicago Police have released surveillance images of a man driving a motorized scooter who is wanted for a hit-and-run accident that left one woman seriously injured last month in the South Chicago neighborhood.
Niles police say Tadeusz Dec was crossing Golf Road near Greenwood Avenue just before 11 p.m. on Sept. 17, when the driver of this White Toyota 4Runner hit him, leaving behind pieces of its left turn signal and marker.
A Bensenville man is accused of trying to kidnap a Jewel-Osco employee with special needs while she was at work.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Friday marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, and Malcolm X College in Chicago is holding a free, public celebration and marketplace from now until Jan. 1.
Three women were wounded in a shooting on Christmas night on Thursday in west suburban Aurora.
A person threw a "flammable object" into a home in Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood early Christmas morning, police said.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Pope Leo XIV has revealed he privately urged Gov. JB Pritzker not to sign a bill legalizing medical assistance in dying in Illinois.
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
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.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
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.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre is hosting "The Phantom of the Opera," and staff offered a firsthand look at the iconic chandelier inside the theater this week.
Heating costs are up and temperatures are down, but there are things you can do to make sure you stay warm without breaking the bank this winter.
Showers are expected to move in on Friday morning in Chicago with highs in the upper 40s and low 50s.
Parts of the Northeast are preparing for winter weather this week.
We often make the wrong choices simply because we buy into myths about food. Here are some food truths.
Chicago police are investigating a sex assault that happened on Christmas Eve on the city’s West Side.
Chicago police are looking for a tow truck driver who they said shot at a woman after a minor crash overnight.
Three women were wounded in a shooting on Christmas night on Thursday in west suburban Aurora.
From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying and more, here are some of the most notable changes in the new year.
A Bensenville man is accused of trying to kidnap a Jewel-Osco employee with special needs while she was at work.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
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.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
One year ago, the Chicago Bears were fighting for draft positioning. Now they've clinched a playoff spot in the first year of a new coaching regime.
As the 11-4 Chicago Bears prepare for their Sunday night matchup with the 11-4 San Francisco 49ers, one player earned an extra Christmas present from the league thanks to his impressive performance against the Green Bay Packers.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
The Bulls trailed 117-107 but closed the game on a 19-6 run.
Three Chicago Bears players have been named to the 2026 NFC Pro Bowl roster: safety Kevin Byard III, center Drew Dalman, and left guard Joe Thuney.
Three women were wounded in a shooting on Christmas night on Thursday in west suburban Aurora.
A woman was released on electronic monitoring Wednesday after authorities said she drove drunk and caused a crash that injured a family of four in Lombard, Illinois.
Multiple cars were broken into this week in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Four women have been charged with leading police on a high-speed chase after stealing from a retail store in the west Chicago suburb of Villa Park.
A woman has been charged with attacking four people at a CTA bus stop in the Lawndale neighborhood, including a woman she allegedly slashed with a broken beer bottle after threatening that woman's mother.
