Woman sentenced to 58 years for killing, dismembering Chicago landlord
Sandra Kolalou was convicted back in April of murdering 69-year-old Frances Walker in October 2022 at a home in Arcadia Terrace.
CPD won't reopen "deficient" probe into officers with alleged ties to Oath Keepers
"None of the accused members stated that they had knowledge that the Oath Keepers were a violent extremist group nor did they state that they had intentions of joining a violent extremist group," CPD leaders said.
Man charged with stabbing ex-wife to death in Naperville
Zokir S. Kudratov, 55, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
Armed robber targeting victims on West Side using dating apps, police say
Four times since late June, the robber has used a dating app to arrange meetings with his targets, and then robbed them at gunpoint.
At least 19 killed, 87 hurt in shootings across Chicago during 4th of July weekend
"We are here to say emphatically, this is enough. It's enough. When this reckless violence ravages across our city at this magnitude, we are losing a piece of the soul of Chicago," Mayor Brandon Johnson said.
Vandals tear down posters of Gaza hostages outside U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider's office
Schneider, a Democrat from Illinois, called the vandalism "a vile act of hate."
Man killed while handling fireworks on Northwest Side
The victim suffered trauma to the body while handling the firework and died at the scene.
Man found dead in Marquette Park lagoon on Chicago's Southwest Side
Police said a 30-year-old man was found unresponsive in the water around 9:40 a.m. in the 3300 block of West Redfield Drive.
Man wounded in shooting at CTA Orange Line stop in Bridgeport
Police said two men got into a fight at the Halsted stop on the Orange Line around 12:20 p.m., and during the fight a 44-year-old man was shot in the foot.
Aurora Ald. Emmanuel Llamas to resign from City Council to care for ailing father
Llamas said he is stepping down Aug. 1 to care for his ailing father, who is battling stage 4 stomach cancer.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese named WNBA Rookie of the Month for June
Reese averaged 14.5 points and 13.2 rebounds per game in June, and set a new single-season WNBA record for consecutive double doubles with 10.
Chicago closes Daley College shelter as migrant population continues to drop
The shelter at Daley College opened in June 2023, and housed as many as 415 migrants by July 2023. As of last week, 56 migrants were living there.
Chicago Blackhawks release 2024-25 season schedule
The Blackhawks will open the season on the road on Oct. 8 against the expansion Utah Hockey Club.
Thieves break into U.S. Postal Service trucks three times in 90 minutes on West and Northwest Sides
Police had only vague descriptions of the thieves, who were both wearing hoodies and masks.
Some West Side residents still waiting for help with flood damage one year later
Record-breaking rainfall over the July 4th weekend last year flooded streets and homes across the West Side, where countless basements filled with water in the Austin and Lawndale neighborhoods.