Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:42:17 GMT
A man impersonating a police officer pulled over a northwest suburban student as she was drove to school Monday, searching her car before letting her leave, Pioneer Press is reporting.
A man impersonating a police officer pulled over a northwest suburban student as she was drove to school Monday, searching her car before letting her leave, Pioneer Press is reporting.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:54:15 GMT
A Jacksonville man has pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a Chicago fan at a popular waterfront shopping area before a Bears/Jaguars football game last fall.
A Jacksonville man has pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a Chicago fan at a popular waterfront shopping area before a Bears/Jaguars football game last fall.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:42 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:42:49 GMT
Twelve people have been charged with misdemeanor offenses after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic on North Michigan Avenue and elsewhere on the Gold Coast.
Twelve people have been charged with misdemeanor offenses after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic on North Michigan Avenue and elsewhere on the Gold Coast.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:20 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:20:38 GMT
Five people have been killed and at least 18 others wounded — including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition — in shootings across the city since Friday night.
Five people have been killed and at least 18 others wounded — including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition — in shootings across the city since Friday night.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:20:58 GMT
A man who tried to rob three women with a knife in the River North area Thursday night was apprehended by police who spotted him downtown soon after the crimes.
A man who tried to rob three women with a knife in the River North area Thursday night was apprehended by police who spotted him downtown soon after the crimes.
Friday, May 17 2013 2:59 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:59:20 GMT
A 15-year-old boy was killed in a shooting Thursday night in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, authorities said. The shooting happened about 9 p.m. in the 8600 block of South Ashland Avenue, according to
A 15-year-old boy was killed in a shooting Thursday night in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, authorities said.
Friday, May 17 2013 2:44 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:44:24 GMT
Police in northwest suburban Park Ridge say a 63-year-old Chicago man conducted a fictitious business that defrauded people in at least four states and they are now looking for additional victims.
Police in northwest suburban Park Ridge say a 63-year-old Chicago man conducted a fictitious business that defrauded people in at least four states and they are now looking for additional victims.
Friday, May 17 2013 12:51 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:51:42 GMT
Police are warning businesses in the River North area of a spate of burglaries, mainly at night, over the past couple weeks, including one night this week when businesses were targeted.
Police are warning businesses in the River North area of a spate of burglaries, mainly at night, over the past couple weeks, including one night this week when businesses were targeted.
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:14 PM EDT2013-05-17 00:14:50 GMT
A 2012 Proviso East High School graduate and former basketball standout was shot in the head in Maywood overnight and is in critical condition at Loyola Hospital, according to friends and police.
A 2012 Proviso East High School graduate and former basketball standout was shot in the head in Maywood overnight and is in critical condition at Loyola Hospital, according to friends and police.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:16:04 GMT
DNA samples from a body found in the Des Plaines River have been sent to the Illinois State Police Crime Lab to determine whether it is that of a west suburban boy allegedly beaten to death.
DNA samples from a body found in the Des Plaines River have been sent to the Illinois State Police Crime Lab to determine whether it is that of a west suburban boy allegedly beaten to death.
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:04 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:04:50 GMT
Police are looking for a south suburban man they consider "armed and dangerous" who is suspecting of shooting a man in the South Side Beverly neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.
Police are looking for a south suburban man they consider "armed and dangerous" who is suspecting of shooting a man in the South Side Beverly neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 3:58 PM EDT2013-05-15 19:58:25 GMT
Two rookie officers on foot patrol fired at a teenage gunman who was later arrested — a demonstration of the police department's latest crime-fighting strategy in action, officials said Tuesday.
Two rookie officers on foot patrol fired at a teenage gunman who was later arrested — a demonstration of the police department's latest crime-fighting strategy in action, officials said Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 3:52 PM EDT2013-05-15 19:52:48 GMT
A 32-year-old bus driver for a far north suburban school district has been charged with sexually assaulting a minor, though the victim was not a student who rode her bus, according to police.
A 32-year-old bus driver for a far north suburban school district has been charged with sexually assaulting a minor, though the victim was not a student who rode her bus, according to police.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 3:48 PM EDT2013-05-15 19:48:51 GMT
A 27-year-old West Side man with a tattoo on his face that reads "10 District Cop Killa" has been charged with making phone calls threatening to kill police officers and bomb a police station.
A 27-year-old West Side man with a tattoo on his face that reads "10 District Cop Killa" has been charged with making phone calls threatening to kill police officers and bomb a police station.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:15 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:15:01 GMT
A former Maine West High School soccer coach has been charged with multiple misdemeanor counts involving the battery and hazing of players on his team.
A former Maine West High School soccer coach has been charged with multiple misdemeanor counts involving the battery and hazing of players on his team.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:12 AM EDT2013-05-15 13:12:16 GMT
A 38-year-old woman accused of dragging a Chicago Police officer from a vehicle while speeding away from a traffic stop Monday night has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, police said.
A 38-year-old woman accused of dragging a Chicago Police officer from a vehicle while speeding away from a traffic stop Monday night has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, police said.
Thursday, May 9 2013 10:28 PM EDT2013-05-10 02:28:59 GMT
A worldwide gang of criminals stole a total of $45 million in a matter of hours by hacking their way into a database of prepaid debit cards and then draining cash machines around the globe.
A worldwide gang of criminals stole a total of $45 million in a matter of hours by hacking their way into a database of prepaid debit cards and then draining cash machines around the globe.
Thursday, May 9 2013 2:49 PM EDT2013-05-09 18:49:44 GMT
Cleveland police say the two brothers of the man accused of keeping women captive in his house have been released from custody. Ariel Castro, 52, has been put on suicide watch.
Cleveland police say the two brothers of the man accused of keeping women captive in his house have been released from custody. Ariel Castro, 52, has been put on suicide watch.
Forensic psychologist Dr. Daniela Schreier spoke on Ariel Castro and Jodi Arias Thursday, to analyze the mindset of each central figure as their cases play out in court.
Forensic psychologist Dr. Daniela Schreier spoke on Ariel Castro and Jodi Arias Thursday, to analyze the mindset of each central figure as their cases play out in court.
Jurors reached a verdict Wednesday in the trial of Jodi Arias, who is accused of murdering her one-time boyfriend in Arizona.
Jodi Arias spent 18 days on the stand sharing intimate, emotional and oftentimes X-rated details of her life before a rapt television and online audience. She had hoped it all might convince a jury that she killed her...
Chicago School of Psychology forensic psychologist Dr. Daniela Schreier, takes us inside the mind of the brothers responsible for abducting and holding three young girls for a decade.
Chicago School of Psychology forensic psychologist Dr. Daniela Schreier, takes us inside the mind of the brothers responsible for abducting and holding three young girls for a decade.
On this week's Ask the Expert, Attorney Ryan J. McQueeney answered your legal questions about an ex's possessions, divorce and property rights, phantom accounts, copyrights and gun rights.
On this week's Ask the Expert, Attorney Ryan J. McQueeney answered your legal questions about an ex's possessions, divorce and property rights, phantom accounts, copyrights and gun rights.
The hair salon bandit may have struck yet again. Police told FOX 32 News that the suspect in the Great Clips robbery on Ashland and Milwaukee may be the same man who has hit 12 other salons in the area.
The hair salon bandit may have struck yet again. Police told FOX 32 News that the suspect in the Great Clips robbery on Ashland and Milwaukee may be the same man who has hit 12 other salons in the area.
Police are searching for a man who stopped his van to take pictures of a teenage boy and then drove off in west suburban Wheaton last week. A man in a van pulled alongside the teen, who was walking to
Police are searching for a man who stopped his van to take pictures of a teenage boy and then drove off in west suburban Wheaton last week.
Alton L. Hayes III, a west suburban man charged with a hate crime, told police he was so upset about the Trayvon Martin case in Florida that he beat up a white man early Tuesday. Hayes and a 15-year-old
Alton L. Hayes III, a west suburban man charged with a hate crime, told police he was so upset about the Trayvon Martin case in Florida that he beat up a white man early Tuesday.
Monday, May 7 2012 2:22 PM EDT2012-05-07 18:22:42 GMT
An Ohio man is in Cook County Jail for stealing a camera from a tourist. Police said Allen McCrone grabbed a seven-thousand-dollar camera from a California tourist and took off on foot. But the
An Ohio man is in Cook County Jail for stealing a camera from a tourist.
Monday, May 7 2012 2:17 PM EDT2012-05-07 18:17:44 GMT
A Chicago man accused of placing a backpack he thought held a bomb near the home of the Chicago Cubs pleaded guilty to weapons charges Monday and could face up to 30 years in federal prison. Sami Samir
A Chicago man accused of placing a backpack he thought held a bomb near the home of the Chicago Cubs pleaded guilty to weapons charges Monday and could face up to 30 years in federal prison.
FBI agents say they have arrested a 32-year-old Crestwood man in connection with the April 4, 2012 robbery of the CNB Bank and Trust located at 5459 West 159th in Oak Forest, Illinois.
Thursday, April 19 2012 3:25 PM EDT2012-04-19 19:25:49 GMT
Authorities in northwest suburban Barrington are investigating an allegation of inappropriate conduct by a school bus driver towards at least one student.
Thursday, April 19 2012 11:26 AM EDT2012-04-19 15:26:04 GMT
A campus alert has been issued by the University of Illinois at Chicago after a student was knocked unconscious when he was struck in the head during a robbery near the school's Near West Side campus Tuesday night.
Wednesday, April 18 2012 6:47 PM EDT2012-04-18 22:47:29 GMT
Allegations that a finance officer for a small northern Illinois city was able to steal a staggering $30 million from government coffers to run a nationally renowned horse breeding business inspired calls
The comptroller of Dixon was arrested and charged Tuesday for allegedly stealing more than $30 million in city funds since 2006 to furnish her lavish lifestyle, which included a horse farm, seven tractor-trailer trucks and a $2.1 motor home, according to a federal complaint.
Tuesday, April 17 2012 3:04 PM EDT2012-04-17 19:04:22 GMT
A man who shot his unarmed ex-wife six times, then claimed the 2010 killing was self-defense, was sentenced Tuesday to 60 years in prison, the Sun-Times is reporting.
Wednesday, April 11 2012 11:41 AM EDT2012-04-11 15:41:29 GMT
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office has ruled the death of a Lake County Jail inmate a homicide, prompting the Lake County State's Attorney's office to request a state review of its initial investigation into the incident.
Chicago - TV News has been in my blood since I was a teenager... but my first love was music and I dreamed of being a rock and roll DJ. Then reality reared its head and reminded me that perhaps I needed
TV News has been in my blood since I was a teenager... but my first love was music and I dreamed of being a rock and roll DJ.
"Congratulations Darlene. We just won a 2010 Peabody Award." I'll never forget how happy I felt after answering that telephone call. I've worked for Fox Chicago News for 16 years. In that time, I've reported
"Congratulations Darlene. We just won a 2010 Peabody Award." I'll never forget how happy I felt after answering that telephone call.
Monday, September 3 2012 12:29 PM EDT2012-09-03 16:29:21 GMT
Pastors of several churches will march with the Caravan for Peace on Monday, appealing for people to march with them - for an end to the violence and drugs.
Pastors of several churches will march with the Caravan for Peace on Monday, appealing for people to march with them - for an end to the violence and drugs.
Thursday, July 12 2012 9:23 PM EDT2012-07-13 01:23:17 GMT
CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE: Chicago police are investigating the death of a 25-year old woman who was shot over 20 times, she suffered multiple shots in the face, head, chest, and legs.
CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE: Chicago police are investigating the death of a 25-year old woman who was shot over 20 times, she suffered multiple shots in the face, head, chest, and legs.
