Chicago police body camera video shows moments before chase, crash that killed girl
New body camera footage sheds light on what happened during a 2020 chase in Chicago that ended in a crash that killed a 10-year-old girl.
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New body camera footage sheds light on what happened during a 2020 chase in Chicago that ended in a crash that killed a 10-year-old girl.
The chase started after a possible theft in Oak Brook, and reached 100 mph until it ended in Willow Springs.
The chase started after a theft in Oak Brook. Two thieves in a minivan drove at times as fast as 100 miles an hour down Interstates 88, 355, and 55 - eventually ending in Willow Springs.
Illinois Senate Bill 1807 looks to make "fleeing or attempting to elude" an officer by car a felony.
Two men from Illinois are in custody after a wild chase Monday in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.
Two men from Illinois are in custody after a wild chase Monday in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.
Upon arrival, officers learned that a dark gray 2015 Dodge Durango was taken from a woman, 33, of Waukegan resident who was ordered to take her young son and exit from the vehicle.
Nathen Jones was paralyzed in a crash that followed a police chase in 2021. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Nathen Jones, who – according to a lawsuit filed in Cook County in 2022 – suffered a traumatic brain injury in the crash, and needs 24/7 care. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Police chased the car Nathen Jones was in over a simple traffic offense, in violation of Chicago police pursuit policy.
Waukesha police say nine cars were stolen from a Jaguar and Land Rover dealership on Sunday.
Two men were on the run after police attempted an arrest in connection with a stolen semi-truck tractor. The Elmhurst Police Department was investigating the stolen tractor when officers, along with Illinois State Police, stopped the stolen truck and a sedan involved in the theft.
The school bus flipped over onto its side, and other vehicles were also damaged.
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The driver of the car took off, hitting a squad car while trying to flee, according to police
The chase may be connected to a carjacking on I-55 near southwest suburban Channahon just after 10 p.m.
A police officer was seen carrying a child wrapped in a blanket away from the scene where the suspect was arrested.
Troopers chased the suspect on foot and placed them into custody. A weapon was also recovered.
Chicago police and air support located the car in the area of Diversey and Central Park and initiated the pursuit, ISP said.
The 17-year-old eventually crashed and tried to run away on foot.
Tuong Lam, 61, was killed when a man later convicted of DUI crashed into him during a chase Lam's attorneys called unwarranted, given the risks to other drivers.
Illinois State Police said an arrest was made around 12:30 a.m. on North Avenue near Cicero with dozens of officials on the scene after the chase ended.
A suspect is in custody following a chase that ended in the Austin neighborhood Wednesday morning.
A suspect shot and killed a police K-9 in Gary, Indiana, on Thursday afternoon during a confrontation with police.
Chopper 2 was over a car crash Friday afternoon that appeared to be the result of a police chase on Chicago’s West Side.
The archdiocese sent a letter to parishioners at Saint Francis of Assisi on Saturday, informing them of the removal of Rev. Jose Molina.
The CDC sent a team of epidemiologists and medical professionals to the Canary Islands, where the MV Hondius cruise ship finally docked after more than a month.
Parishioners inside Sacred Heart Mission Church in Morgan Park heard a rumbling outside near the end of the 10 a.m. service.
Lawyers cited two shootings by federal agents in Chicago and Franklin Park.
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The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other mayors are asking Illinois lawmakers to increase the share of income tax revenue that goes to local governments.
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According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Thirty years ago, Advocate Children's Hospital created a specialized team to transport the smallest patients to get life-saving care. On the anniversary of the Neonatal Pediatric Transport Team, they unveiled some a new ambulance.
The second-largest physicians' group in the U.S. has issued a surprising switch in breast cancer screening recommendations.
A new $48 million wellness center opened Thursday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life for people on the West Side of Chicago.
U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million.
Thousands of people marched from the West Loop to Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago on Friday for May Day, with activists calling for workers' rights, stronger labor protections, and increased school funding.
A $170 million-plus plan announced this week will redevelop the Water Tower Place mall on the Magnificent Mile.
The Holiday Club in Chicago's Buena Park neighborhood will soon be going out of business, as the building that houses the popular bar is set to be torn down.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre-development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further preparations and government approvals for redevelopment.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
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Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
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The president has warned Iran he will renew and intensify bombing if the country does not quickly accept the U.S. peace deal.
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A coalition of organization officials and lawyers argues the agents' actions during Chicago's immigration crackdown have not been properly investigated by police or the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
One boy died, and an 18-year-old woman and another boy were also shot, according to Porter County sheriffs.
The CDC sent a team of epidemiologists and medical professionals to the Canary Islands, where the MV Hondius cruise ship finally docked after more than a month.
Illinois State Police say that a vehicle was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes when it collided with another vehicle head-on.
The archdiocese sent a letter to parishioners at Saint Francis of Assisi on Saturday, informing them of the removal of Rev. Jose Molina.
Parishioners inside Sacred Heart Mission Church in Morgan Park heard a rumbling outside near the end of the 10 a.m. service.
Monday marks one year since Illinois enacted Karina's Law — legislation aimed at taking firearms out of the hands of people accused of domestic abuse.
Tenants at a South Shore apartment building said they've noticed their rent fluctuating by hundreds of dollars a month due to a change in how their utility billing system is set up.
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Rideshare drivers say it's getting difficult to continue working as gas prices surpass $6 in the city.
It's been quite a week for Bryson Graham—being hired as the new executive VP of basketball operations on Monday, to landing the No. 4 overall pick in the draft.
Jacob deGrom tied his season high with 10 strikeouts while earning the 1,900th of his career, Evan Carter hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Sunday.
White Sox starting pitcher Davis Martin allowed one run on three hits in six innings.
The Fire (5-4-2) avoided a shutout when Hugo Cuypers scored in the 87th minute to extend his goal-scoring streak to nine matches.
The White Sox improved to 18-21 on the season. They were 11-28 after 39 games last year.
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A teenager has been charged with shooting and killing his father inside their home in southwest suburban Oak Lawn following an argument on Monday.
The Mexican navy helped rescue shipwrecked sailors and retrieve bales of illicit drugs that had been dumped into the ocean.
A man was killed on Tuesday night in a shooting less than a block from an elementary school in the West Englewood neighborhood.
