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A Chicago man, Robert Brandt, is charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking and kidnapping involving a 2024 incident, as per the Chicago Police Department.
A police chase in Chicago ended with the arrest of a suspect wanted for an armed robbery after starting in the suburbs and concluding in the Chatham neighborhood.
A USPS worker was robbed at gunpoint in Harvey; authorities detained three suspects and recovered stolen mail and firearms. The incident is under investigation.
Allen Oscar Woods was arrested in Chicago for the murder of his ex-wife, Tiffany Woods, after being on the run since December 27. The arrest followed a tip and was carried out without incident.
A 17-year-old was arrested by a SWAT team in Chicago after an attempted armed robbery and shooting in Armour Square. No injuries occurred during the incident, which ended with the suspect surrendering.
Chicago Police request help finding Ittahi Barrera, missing since Jan 5, who may need medication. He has a tattoo on his right ankle and was last seen around 6 pm. Call 312-746-6554 with info.
Michael Mallett from Rockford is sentenced to over eight years for trafficking fentanyl and unlawful firearm possession, following his earlier confession.
Guillermo Salgado from Palatine was sentenced to six years for a DUI crash that killed a Wauconda High School teacher, after pleading guilty to aggravated DUI causing death.
The Chicago Police Department has issued a plea for help in finding Daron Washington, 29, who has been missing since late December 2024 and may need medical assistance.
A collision in Chicago Lawn involved an SUV, a semi-truck, and a pedestrian, leaving the latter seriously injured. The SUV driver received several citations.
Christine S. Eilers was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run that resulted in the death of 24-year-old Austin Stanek.
Chicago Police seek help to find missing 82-year-old Maria Crasovan, last seen January 7 in the 6500 block of N. Artesian. She may be wearing a black jacket and grey sweatpants. Call 911 with information.
Chicago Police issue alert after a series of robberies on the Red Line. Suspects are young males, with incidents at Cermak, 79th, and 95th Street stations.
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