Crime
DNA tests identify man found slain in 1980 as Chicago man
The body was found in a wooden crate that had been nailed shut in the summer of 1980, in the water at the Lockport Locks power plant in Will County.
Cooperating ex-guard gets 6 years in Illinois inmate's death
The last of three ex-correctional officers convicted in the beating death of an Illinois prison inmate, was sentenced Wednesday to six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to civil rights violations and obstruction and testifying against his codefendants.
Man thrown off hood, run over by teen girl driver during Lake County police chase
A preliminary investigation showed the girl was involved in a minor traffic crash in Beach Park. The man tried to intervene after the crash and was forced to jump onto the hood to avoid being hit by the girl's car, the sheriff's office said.
CPD officer run over, man charged with attempted murder
The man is accused of putting a car in reverse and running over a 39-year-old CPD officer who was approaching on foot Friday night, police said.
Four victims struck by gunfire in South Shore restaurant shooting
According to the preliminary investigation, three armed male offenders exited a vehicle and approached the restaurant and began shooting from outside. Four individuals inside were struck.
Home invader fatally stabbed by resident in Rockford
A man and a woman inside the home were able to block the door and prevent the intruder from entering, but the suspect broke out a window and began hitting one of the residents with a piece of lumber, police said.
Illinois prison guard gets 20 years for inmate beating death
Earvin, who suffered from mental illness, was serving a six-year term for theft of merchandise under $300 in Cook County and was scheduled for release in September 2018. He also had a rap sheet dating to 1984.
ComEd, Madigan focus of federal bribery trial in Illinois
While Madigan, 80, will feature in much of the testimony and evidence, he won't be in court. He has been indicted, but he isn't a defendant at the current trial in U.S. District Court. He isn't expected to testify either. His own trial is scheduled for next year.
Police: Woman fatally stabbed near train named the attacker
The man was denied bond during a court appearance Monday.
21-year-old in critical condition after South Loop robbery
The victim was outside in the South Loop neighborhood around 6:00 a.m. Sunday when he was confronted by an unknown offender who demanded his property. It is unclear whether or not the victim refused to comply, but the offender started firing shots at him.
