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Two men found shot in the head in East Chatham

According to police, an acquaintance went to check on the residence and they discovered the two victims inside.

Two men found shot in the head in East Chatham
Crime

Teen dead, woman injured, in second major shooting on same Ashburn block this month

Another teenager was killed and a woman was injured in a shooting in the Ashburn neighborhood overnight on the same block that had another major shooting incident just three weeks ago.

Teen dead, woman injured, in second major shooting on same Ashburn block this month
Chicago News

Chicago mayor's race dominated by concerns about city crime

Far from being an outlier, the nation’s third-largest city is just the latest Democratic stronghold where public safety has become a top election issue.

Chicago mayor's race dominated by concerns about city crime
Illinois News

Indiana sheriff's deputy, Illinois suspect shot after chase

The suspect had an active warrant for his arrest for attempted murder that was issued Feb. 7, and was being pursued by officers in Illinois for a traffic violation just before 7 p.m. Friday when the chase entered Indiana.

Indiana sheriff's deputy, Illinois suspect shot after chase
Crime

Mother run over as SUV stolen with her child still inside

As the two vehicles fled, one of the drivers ran her over, causing serious injuries to her extremities. She was hospitalized in serious condition.

Mother run over as SUV stolen with her child still inside
Crime

Vegas authorities investigating UNLV football player from Chicago's death

Las Vegas police Officer Robert Wicks said an investigation of Keeler's unexpected death remained open pending coroner and detective findings. Wicks said the call was initially handled as a medical call.

Vegas authorities investigating UNLV football player from Chicago's death
Crime

Two teenagers and infant killed in Chicago highway shooting

The victims' vehicle left the highway and stopped near the top of the 111th Street exit ramp. Two people were found dead at the scene and four were taken to the hospital.

Two teenagers and infant killed in Chicago highway shooting
Crime

16-year-old boy charged in fatal shootings near Benito Juarez High School

A 16-year-old boy was arrested Thursday and being charged as an adult for the December shooting near Benito Juarez High School that left two students dead and two other teens wounded.

16-year-old boy charged in fatal shootings near Benito Juarez High School
Crime

Alleged west side brothel operator pleads guilty to conspiracy

The woman admitted in a plea agreement with prosecutors that she took in more than $1 million in payments from clients over seven years through her business.

Alleged west side brothel operator pleads guilty to conspiracy
Crime

CPD fatally shoot man during exchange of gunfire

Police said the shooting occurred after police were called to the area after an armed man had threatened a security guard outside a bar in the city’s Irving Park neighborhood.

CPD fatally shoot man during exchange of gunfire