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A man was arrested in Englewood after crashing a scooter and allegedly firing three shots at officers. Police recovered a handgun and say charges are pending.
Chicago police released a suspect description after an elderly rider was assaulted on a Belmont CTA platform last Saturday. Detectives are asking witnesses to come forward.
A 45-year-old man was found shot to death inside his Englewood home early Saturday; police say shots came from a passing car and no arrests have been made.
An 18-year-old was critically wounded after someone opened fire on his moving vehicle in Ashburn early Saturday; police say he was taken to Christ Hospital and detectives are investigating.
A 39-year-old man was stabbed on Chicago’s East Side and rushed to UChicago Medicine in critical condition; a 26-year-old is in custody as detectives investigate.
A 37-year-old woman died after a collision on North Randall Road in Batavia; police say a Tesla and a Dodge pickup were involved and multiple people were hospitalized.
Two people were killed and two others seriously injured after a two‑car collision Friday at Highland Ave and 35th St in Downers Grove. DuPage MERIT is investigating.
A 17-year-old was critically injured in a drive-by in Brighton Park early Saturday. Area One detectives are investigating the shooting on the 2400-block of West 48th Street.
Naperville police warned travelers not to post that they’re away after a string of north‑suburban home invasions. Here are simple, practical steps to secure your home.
Shawn Childs of House of Hope was live-streaming when gunfire erupted on North Pulaski; a 38-year-old woman was struck and is expected to recover, police say.
A man wanted on child-sex charges in Monterey County was arrested in Glendale Heights and is being held in Cook County pending extradition.
Federal agents seized 11 firearms and 20 conversion devices from a Chicago Lawn home; two suspected gang members were charged and remain detained.
A longtime Paxton coach and former teacher was jailed on grooming and attempted sexual-assault charges; his case is now pending in Ford County court.
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