Chicago

Robbery - Theft 14 hours ago

More Venezuelan migrants residing in Chicago caught stealing from suburban Macy’s store, authorities say

A Macy's store in Oak Brook, Illinois, was once again the target of retail theft by Venezuelan migrants who are residing in Chicago, authorities said.

POLITICS 2 days ago

VP Kamala Harris' 2019 Jussie Smollett defense remains after actor's hate crime hoax conviction, failed appeal

Vice President Kamala Harris' X account still contains a post from 2019 defending Jussie Smollett as the victim of an attempted "modern day lynching."

Crime 2 days ago

Chicago police officer fired, charged for fake story about being robbed of $5k at gunpoint

A Chicago police officer has been fired from her job and is facing charges after she allegedly reported a fake story of her being robbed of $5,000 at gunpoint.

Chicago 3 days ago

Chicago residents rail against planned migrant shelter

Chicago residents are opposed to the construction of a new migrant encampment in Brighton Park, raising concerns about crime, safety and contaminated soil at the site.

Chicago 3 days ago

Chicago-area couple enlisted children in retail theft scheme at suburban Macy's store, authorities say

Police in Oak Brook, Illinois, took a couple into custody after they allegedly used young children to help them steal merchandise from a Macy's store.

Second Amendment 3 days ago

Decline in new gun permits doesn't tell whole story about how many Americans carry: expert

Concealed carry permits dropped slightly last year, but more Americans are likely concealed carrying due to 27 states having constitutional carry laws on the books.

Wisconsin 4 days ago

Driver of vehicle wanted in Chicago homicide hits Milwaukee school bus during chase

A vehicle wanted in connection with a Chicago homicide reportedly crashed into a school bus in Milwaukee on Wednesday following a police chase.

Chicago Blackhawks 4 days ago

Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson addresses Corey Perry dismissal, denies 'disgusting' rumors

Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson denied "disgusting" rumors surrounding Corey Perry's dismissal during a press conference Tuesday.

Illinois 4 days ago

2 charged in shooting of suburban Chicago officer near crash scene

Raul Perez, 24, of Blue Island, Illinois, and Luis Gonzalez, 22, of Chicago, have been charged in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a Bedford Park police officer.

Chicago 4 days ago

Chicago mayor targets Lightfoot, 'right-wing extremism' for 'chaos' in Chicago

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson pinned blame for the city's migrant issues on his predecessor, former Mayor Lori Lightfoot, during a press conference.