Crime
Woman fatally stabbed at outdoor Chicago train platform
The attack occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m. Saturday, on the Adams-Wabash platform in the Loop, according to a statement by Chicago Police.
Ex-prosecutors charged after probe of cop-slaying trial
One prosecutor is charged with perjury, obstruction of justice, official misconduct, and destruction of records charges. The other is charged with with multiple counts of official misconduct.
Pritzker to move residents, restructure developmental center
The upheaval of the center follows months of reporting by Capitol News Illinois, Lee Enterprises, and ProPublica. They uncovered evidence of staff assaults on residents, efforts by staffers to cover up abuse and the intimidation of new employees to participate or keep quiet about the conduct.
Boy, 14, charged with murder in shooting of Indian grad student
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old Indian student during a robbery in a south side parking lot six weeks ago, police said Tuesday.
Teen charged in fatal shooting of 3 at Bolingbrook home
A teen is held on $20mm bail for the murders of his alleged ex-girlfriend, a 40-yr-old man, and a 10-yr-old girl. A34-yr-old woman was also critically wounded in the shooting while a 3-yr-old and 14-yr-old boy were in the home unharmed.
3 dead, 1 wounded in suburban Bolingbrook
Police were reportedly called to the home in southwest suburban Bolingbrook based on a report of a possible home invasion.
Chicago police superintendent to step down in 2 weeks
Superintendent David Brown made the announcement the day after Chicago's mayoral primary election in which crime in the nation's third largest city was a central issue.
Suspect charged after Chicago officer dies after shootout
The two exchanged gunfire, with Montano hitting the officer in the head, arm and leg, prosecutors said. The officer fired twice and hit Montano in the face.
Bomb materials at home of alleged Highland Park gunman
The affidavit said that Crimo also told agents the explosives would have been “too heavy to carry to the parade, but he considered using them if the opportunity arose.”
Prosecutor: Detective justified in fatally shooting suspect
Lombard Detective Ryan Postel was legally justified in shooting suspect Pierre Thompson while investigating the robbery at a retail store on Dec. 8, DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin announced.
