Carol Stream Police shooting concerns about officers, domestic violence calls
Domestic violence situations can be dangerous for police and the subjects involved.
ShotSpotter has little impact on arresting shooters, Cook County prosecutors' report finds
An internal report from the Cook County State's Attorney's office found only 1% of shooting incidents in Chicago end in a ShotSpotter arrest.
Proposed Illinois legislation would shed light on homicide clearance rate
Cases can be listed as cleared - not because they're necessarily solved, but because prosecutors declined to charge a suspect when there is not enough evidence, or because the wrong person was arrested.
Network outage at Lurie Children's Hospital continues after cybersecurity attack
Some patients have been able to go to their scheduled appointments, but many were awaiting a call for when their children can return to get the care they need.
New legal hurdles in Illinois for controversial real estate company, but is there help for homeowners?
MV Realty filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2023 and also faces legal action by the IL Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation
Cyberattack prompted network outage at Lurie Children's Hospital
The outage impacted Lurie's entire network – not just the hospital in Streeterville.
Despite certificate of innocence, wrongful convict's record has not been wiped clean
Wayne Washington recently went to apply for a Michigan Concealed Pistol License – and was swiftly denied because his wrongful conviction was still appearing.
A year after Kenwood high-rise fire, advocates say city's sprinkler rules need to change
Illinois Fire Chiefs Association President Tom Styczynski said this week that the city's sprinkler rules need to change to avoid a repeat of such fires in 2024.
Bill passed by Indiana Senate would require age verification for adult websites
If the bill becomes law, Indiana will join Louisiana, Utah, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas in having such a requirement on the books.
Motive unclear in 8 shootings in Joliet; gunman found dead in Texas
"We can't get inside his head. We just don't have any clue as to why he did what he did," Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans said.
Suspect dead in Texas after 8 people are killed at 3 locations in Joliet, Illinois
It is believed that Romeo Nance, 23, died by suicide with a handgun after a confrontation with Texas law enforcement, according to Joliet police.
Radio trackers: Switch to digital transmissions for CPD has undermined quality
Members of the Chicago Area Radio Monitoring Association want the Mayor's office to know their concerns for officers.
COPA recommends CPD officer be fired for shooting, killing domestic violence victim
Former CPD Interim Supt. Fred Waller disagreed with COPA's recommendation – saying the officer should only be suspended 90 days.
Armed robbers hit 3 liquor stores in less than an hour on North, Near NW sides
Police said four men in their 20s armed with revolvers and semi-automatic handguns shouted "Give me everything, don't move or I'll shoot!" in each of the robberies.
Chicago commuters brave extreme conditions during deep freeze
"I wish everyone could just stay home."