Off-duty Oak Lawn police officer wounded in workplace shooting
The suspected shooter, an employee of the trucking company where the shooting happened, was tackled and arrested.
The suspected shooter, an employee of the trucking company where the shooting happened, was tackled and arrested.
An employee of the trucking company accused of shooting the officer was taken into custody.
Authorities arrested Marvin Johnson, 22, at his home in the 7800 block of South Essex Avenue on Thursday.
The winner purchased a "Fast Play Twenty 20s" ticket at a 7-11 convenience store at 4501 W. 95th St. They hit the jackpot worth $902,096.
Jeffery Fox, 41, from Oak Lawn was charged with unlawful possession of ammunition without a FOID card and felony possession of a controlled substance.
The crash pushed the family's couch--and the woman sleeping on it--across the living room.
The crash pushed the family's couch--and the woman sleeping on it--across the living room.
The bus driver went home and left 9-year-old Eva Bailey on the bus in Evergreen Park, according to police and Eva's mother.
The bus driver is charged with endangering the life of the child.
In court Tuesday, driver Leanne Cusack was found guilty of failure to reduce speed.
Murod Kurdi, 28, was struck by a car outside his Oak Lawn home back in June. He died several days later. On Tuesday, driver Leanne Cusack was found guilty of failure to reduce speed.
Responding officers met with a married couple who told them they were robbed of personal property by two armed male black offenders dressed in dark clothing while walking to their car, police said.
The car jumped across the sidewalk and smashed into a side door of the Dollar Tree at 10550 S. Cicero Ave.
The car jumped across the sidewalk and smashed into a side door of the Dollar Tree at 10550 S. Cicero Ave. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The robbery happened just after 8 p.m. on Monday at the store, located in the 5200 block of 95th Street.
Police arrested Nasir on felony identity theft, felony theft by deception, and a misdemeanor charge.
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State troopers are hosting a free car seat safety check and providing identification cards for children.
Parents can stop by the Children's Museum in Oak Lawn to make sure their child's car seat is properly secured.
Authorities said the suspect was armed with a handgun and demanded money. No injuries were reported.
Police said several car burglaries took place this week during the overnight hours.
They're reminding people not to leave valuables in their cars and lock the doors.
"Members of the Oak Lawn Police Department didn't think Murod's life mattered."
A plea for justice for Murod Kurdi. He died after being hit by a car outside his Oak Lawn home. The driver admitted to drinking earlier but left the scene with only a ticket. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
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Chicago police arrested 29-year-old Alberto Rosas on Tuesday in the 6800 block of West Archer Avenue and charged him with one felony count of first-degree murder.
The driver was heading northbound when he swerved to avoid hitting another car, causing him to hit a curb and then a light pole before coming to a stop, police said.
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Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
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Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
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Guillermo Caballero's family said he got trapped inside a chaotic circle of cars and people at the illegal meetup – and was unable to escape.
A car riddled with bullet holes was spotted at the scene.
Police said a woman caught a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy trying to steal her, when the woman shot the girl in the shoulder.
Business owners believe the same crew might be involved in several other incidents.
Chicago Police detectives are asking anyone with additional photos or video to give them a call.