Chicago Journal
2021 ends as Chicago's deadliest year in a quarter century
As it has in previous years, Chicago ended 2021 with more homicides than any other city in the United States, including New York and Los Angeles.
Crime
Crime
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.
Chicagoland News
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.
Crime
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.
Crime
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.
Chicago Journal
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.