Crime
Chicago woman who assisted in killing mom in Bali arrested on arrival at O'Hare
FBI agents took Heather Mack, 26, into custody on her arrival at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Wednesday morning.
Chicago News
Crime
Woman charged in Halloween morning murder of 22-year-old female
Police had identified her as the person who shot and killed a 22-year-old female in the 7600 block of S. Morgan at approximately 10:30 a.m. the morning of October 31, 2021.
Crime
Off-duty Chicago police officer shot in domestic incident near O'Hare
The officer was off-duty at the time of the incident and sources tell us the 44-year-old was shot by his spouse, who is also a Chicago police officer who was off-duty at the time.
Law
Another federal racketeering charge leveled against violent Chicago street gang
First it was a set of the Black Disciples and today a set of Vice Lords. For the second time in three weeks, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced racketeering charges against a violent Chicago street gang. Prosecutors could seek the death penalty in some of the charges.
Chicago News
2 dead, 4 injured in car accident in Avalon Park
Around 11:38 p.m., a brown Nissan SUV was traveling westbound attempting to cross S Stony Island Ave at 82nd Street. A gray Dodge Charger was traveling northbound and struck the driver's side of the Nissan, causing the fatalities and major injuries.
Chicago Journal
Man fatally shot in Ukrainian Village neighborhood
The man, who has yet to be identified, was shot in the 900 block of N Damen by a gunman in a white sedan.
Crime
2 dead in Avondale shooting
Authorities said the incident occurred around 12:05 am in the 2700 block of W Belmont in the Avondale neighborhood. Reports indicated the shots happened in the northeast corner of Belmont and California.
Law
Jury awards $25 million to Chicago man in wrongful murder conviction
Standing with his attorneys in the lobby of the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse after the jury's decision, Eddie Bolden, 51, teared up as he said he could barely find words to describe what he felt.
Chicago Journal
City council OKs $16.7B budget, 30% increase in spending
Included in the budget is a 30% increase in spending on an array of programs using an infusion of federal funds.
Chicago Journal
Update: Boy shot while trying to steal XBox in online meetup sale has died, brother charged
We had previously reported the boy was 15-years-old, but authorities now say the boy was 14-years-old. His 19-year-old brother, Oscar Alvarez, Jr., has been charged.
Crime
Chicago couple charged with murder, accused of torturing 2-year-old to death
The daughter of the accused died Tuesday morning as a result of multiple injuries consistent with child abuse, according to a statement from Chicago police and prosecutors.
Crime
15-year-old and 19-year-old shot attempting to steal XBox from online sale meetup
The incident occurred after three males agreed to meet to purchase the item in the 3600 block of N Octavia in the Dunning neighborhood on the city's northwest side.