Crime

Chicago Journal

Illinois police seek 2 in killing of 1 cop, wounding of 2nd

The two Bradley police officers were shot late Wednesday while speaking to people in a room at a Comfort Inn along a highway in Kankakee County, the county sheriff's office said.

Chicago Journal

Update on Oak Brook Center Mall shootout

Tyran Williams, 32, of Chicago, and Steve Lane, 29, of Chicago have been charged with six counts each in relation to the Oak Brook Mall shootout. They are due in bond court this morning.

Chicago Journal

Shots fired in attempted robbery of off-duty CPD officer on the city's far south side

An attempted robbery of an off-duty CPD officer on Monday evening led to an exchange of gunfire in the Calumet Heights neighborhood on the city's far south side.

Chicago Journal

Christmas Party drive-by leaves 3 shot on southwest side

Three men were shot in a Christmas Party drive-by on the city's southwest side near midnight. No, this is not a Nativity joke.

Chicago Journal

Man wounded after shooting at police on patrol

The man shot at approaching officers and was struck when they returned fire, police said. The officers were not wounded.

Crime

Three teenagers shot in drive-by in Back of the Yards

The drive-by shooting victims were two 16-year-olds and a 14-year-old.

Chicago Journal

Official update to the Oak Brook Center shooting incident

One offender was shot 4 times. Two women in their 40s were both shot in their left thighs, and a female in her 20s was shot in the right foot. Another female in her 20s fractured her ankle fleeing the scene.

Chicago Journal

Active shooter reported at suburban Oakbrook Mall

Oak Brook officials again confirmed 4 people were wounded due to an altercation between two men in the Nordstrom wing of suburban Oak Brook Mall. As of now there is one suspect in custody, one suspect shot in hospital, and three female victims.

Chicago Journal

Pre-sunrise shootout leaves John Doe dead in Albany Park

Investigators at the scene discovered 21 rifle shell casings as well as bullet holes in a residential building and in three parked cars, but no other injuries were reported.

Chicago Journal

Man brings BB gun to gunfight...with his wife

A man is in critical condition tonight after shooting his wife with a BB gun...and she shot him with a real gun.

Crime

Two teenage brothers shot in South Deering, one dead

Two brothers, aged 14-years-old and 17-years-old, were shot in South Deering last night around 7:00 p.m. The 17-year-old died from his injuries.

Chicagoland News

Naperville pimp sentenced to 30 years for violently sex trafficking women

Prosecutors had sought life in prison due to Biancofiori's extensive criminal history, including a famous story decades old that made national headlines about forgiveness and compassion.