Crime
Man shot during struggle with officers in Back of the Yards
A 40-year-old man is in critical condition this morning after he was shot during a struggle with police in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on the city's south side.
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Crime
5-year-old critical after hit by two cars in Sauganash, one car flees
A child is in critical condition on the city's far northwest side this morning after they were hit by two vehicles last night, authorities said. One of the vehicles fled the scene.
Crime
FX's Chicago production of Justified revival disrupted again, "incendiary device" thrown at set
Less than two and a half weeks ago, FX's Chicago production of "Justified: City Primeval" was halted due to a gun battle in the area of Douglass Park. Now authorities say someone threw an "incendiary device" at the set last night while they were filming.
Law
Cook County State's Attorney vacates 7 murder convictions tied to ex-cop
The seven cases dismissed Tuesday involved slayings committed between 1989 and 1994. Five defendants already have completed prison sentences and are no longer in custody. Two others are expected to be released, while one remains in custody pending further court proceedings.
Crime
Another shooting at 79th Street CTA Red Line Station, teen in critical condition
After a homicide on the CTA Red Line train at 79th Street prompted calls for additional police presence on the CTA trains and buses, another teenager was shot and critically wounded this afternoon in front of the 79th Street CTA Red Line Station.
Chicago Journal
Albany Park shooting overnight leaves man killed and woman injured
Police said a 20-year-old female and a 22-year-old male were walking around midnight when they were approached by two men on foot who both pulled out pistols and began shooting.
Crime
Weekend Violence Wrap-Up for August 5 - August 7
When it wasn't raining these last few days it was HOT, and regular followers of Chicago violence know what that means (HINT: It's not good). There were 9 killed, 48 wounded for the weekend.
Crime
More police promised for Chicago trains after fatal shooting
Chicago police and transit officials on Saturday pledged additional security for the city's trains to stem a spike in violent crime after the shooting death of a passenger overnight.
Chicago Journal
Man shot and killed on the Red Line this morning
Another man was shot and killed on a CTA Red Line train this morning.
Chicago Journal
Republicans pick Milwaukee to host 2024 national convention
The decision in favor of Milwaukee was announced at the Republican National Committee’s summer meeting in Chicago, follows months of wrangling by Wisconsin and Tennessee to land the convention where the party’s next presidential candidate will be officially nominated.
Crime
Summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in Northern District of Illinois: August 5, 2022
Former Vice Chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago sentenced to five years for fraud, a carjacker gets federal charges, a telemarketing fraudster sentenced for scamming elderly victims, gun traffickers, and a DeKalb man gets nine years for child pornography.
Illinois News
Rolling Meadows father involved in wrong-way crash on I-90 dies from his injuries
Thomas Dobosz, 32, of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, has died, police said.