4 children shot, 18 people dead, 47 wounded in weekend violence in Chicago
Four children were among 65 people shot across Chicago this weekend, 18 of them fatally. Three of the children were killed. Six Chicago children have been killed just in the last week to gun violence.
Four children were among 65 people shot across Chicago this weekend, 18 of them fatally. Three of the children were killed. Six Chicago children have been killed just in the last week to gun violence.
'We all need to be outraged:' 20-month-old fatally shot while riding in vehicle with mother
CHICAGO -- A toddler, just 20-months-old, was shot and killed in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood on Saturday afternoon, June 27.
CHICAGO -- A toddler, just 20-months-old, was shot and killed in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood on Saturday afternoon, June 27.
Shootings across Chicago kill 3 kids; cops ask public's help
CHICAGO — Shootings across Chicago over the weekend have left three children dead, including a 10-year-old girl who was struck in the head by a stray bullet that came through an apartment window.The Saturday night death was among at least 10 shooting fatalities since Friday evening, which follows a deadly Father's Day weekend and fresh concerns about a violent summer ahead.Earlier Saturday, a 1-year-old boy was killed and his mother injured when a gunman opened fire on their vehicle.
CHICAGO — Shootings across Chicago over the weekend have left three children dead, including a 10-year-old girl who was struck in the head by a stray bullet that came through an apartment window.The Saturday night death was among at least 10 shooting fatalities since Friday evening, which follows a deadly Father's Day weekend and fresh concerns about a violent summer ahead.Earlier Saturday, a 1-year-old boy was killed and his mother injured when a gunman opened fire on their vehicle.
104 shot, 14 fatally, over Father’s Day weekend in Chicago
CHICAGO -- Chicago saw its highest number of shootings victims in a single weekend this year with 104 people shot across the city from Friday evening to Monday morning, 14 of them fatally.
CHICAGO -- Chicago saw its highest number of shootings victims in a single weekend this year with 104 people shot across the city from Friday evening to Monday morning, 14 of them fatally.
Chicago police: 60 shot, 9 fatally, in weekend violence
CHICAGO -- Nine people were killed, four of them minors, and 51 others wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago.A 13-year-old girl was killed and two other teens were wounded Saturday night, June 20 in Austin on the West Side.
CHICAGO -- Nine people were killed, four of them minors, and 51 others wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago.A 13-year-old girl was killed and two other teens were wounded Saturday night, June 20 in Austin on the West Side.
'A heinous, unconscionable act:' Reward offered after 3-year-old shot and killed in Chicago
CHICAGO -- A 3-year-old boy was shot dead when someone opened fire at his father while they were driving Saturday evening, June 20 in Austin.The toddler was struck in the back about 6:25 p.m. when someone in a blue Honda pulled behind the black SUV the boy’s 27-year-old father was driving in the 600 block of North Central Avenue and fired several rounds, according to Chicago Police Chief of Operations Fred Waller.A police source said the father was believed to be the intended target of the shooting.The father drove the boy to West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Waller said, but the boy was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified the boy as Mekhi James.
CHICAGO -- A 3-year-old boy was shot dead when someone opened fire at his father while they were driving Saturday evening, June 20 in Austin.The toddler was struck in the back about 6:25 p.m. when someone in a blue Honda pulled behind the black SUV the boy’s 27-year-old father was driving in the 600 block of North Central Avenue and fired several rounds, according to Chicago Police Chief of Operations Fred Waller.A police source said the father was believed to be the intended target of the shooting.The father drove the boy to West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Waller said, but the boy was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified the boy as Mekhi James.
Chicago considers removing police from schools in wake of George Floyd's death
CHICAGO — Chicago aldermen are pitching a plan to remove police officers from the city’s public schools amid outcry from activists who want reforms in the wake of George Floyd’s death.The proposal to end the city’s $33 million contract with the Chicago Police Department will be introduced Wednesday.
CHICAGO — Chicago aldermen are pitching a plan to remove police officers from the city’s public schools amid outcry from activists who want reforms in the wake of George Floyd’s death.The proposal to end the city’s $33 million contract with the Chicago Police Department will be introduced Wednesday.
Report: Chicago sees its deadliest day in 60 years with 18 murders in 24 hours
CHICAGO -- Bloody Chicago recorded 18 murders on May 31, making it the city’s deadliest day in 60 years.
CHICAGO -- Bloody Chicago recorded 18 murders on May 31, making it the city’s deadliest day in 60 years.
Police: Chicago calming down, but still 'too much violence'
CHICAGO — Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown described Tuesday night as the quietest in the city since widespread unrest began Saturday night following protests related to the death of George Floyd.“I think we are hitting the right tone and strategy as it relates to protecting our neighborhoods from violence while at the same time allowing those who want to express their First Amendment rights to do so in a way that is in keeping with our Constitution," Brown said Wednesday.A decline in disorderly conduct arrests is one indication the city is getting calmer.
CHICAGO — Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown described Tuesday night as the quietest in the city since widespread unrest began Saturday night following protests related to the death of George Floyd.“I think we are hitting the right tone and strategy as it relates to protecting our neighborhoods from violence while at the same time allowing those who want to express their First Amendment rights to do so in a way that is in keeping with our Constitution," Brown said Wednesday.A decline in disorderly conduct arrests is one indication the city is getting calmer.
Chicago man who allegedly wore Joker mask during protest charged with setting fire to police vehicle
CHICAGO -- A Chicago man has been charged with lighting a police vehicle on fire during a protest downtown, all while allegedly wearing a Joker mask which partially hid his face.Timothy O'Donnell, 31, allegedly placed a lit object into the gas tank of the police car Saturday in the 200 block of State Street.
CHICAGO -- A Chicago man has been charged with lighting a police vehicle on fire during a protest downtown, all while allegedly wearing a Joker mask which partially hid his face.Timothy O'Donnell, 31, allegedly placed a lit object into the gas tank of the police car Saturday in the 200 block of State Street.
Illinois man federally charged for rioting passed out explosives in Minneapolis
CHICAGO -- A 28-year-old Illinois man is facing federal charges for rioting and possessing explosive devices after he traveled to Minneapolis last week amidthe unrest caused by the death of George Floyd.According to U.S. Attorney Erica MacDonald, Matthew Rupert, of Galesburg, Illinois, has been charged with civil disorder, carrying on a riot and possession of unregistered destructive devices.He was arrested in Chicago after traveling there from Minneapolis to participate in the unrest there.
CHICAGO -- A 28-year-old Illinois man is facing federal charges for rioting and possessing explosive devices after he traveled to Minneapolis last week amidthe unrest caused by the death of George Floyd.According to U.S. Attorney Erica MacDonald, Matthew Rupert, of Galesburg, Illinois, has been charged with civil disorder, carrying on a riot and possession of unregistered destructive devices.He was arrested in Chicago after traveling there from Minneapolis to participate in the unrest there.
Chicago sees deadliest Memorial Day weekend in years: 10 fatally shot, 38 wounded
CHICAGO -- Ten people were killed and 38 others are wounded in Memorial Day weekend shootings in Chicago — the deadliest Memorial Day weekend since 2015, when 12 people were killed.Despite the state’s stay-at-home order, the weekend’s death toll surpassed last year’s holiday weekend, when seven people were killed and 34 were injured during the period from 5 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Tuesday.In 2018, seven people died and 30 others were wounded.
CHICAGO -- Ten people were killed and 38 others are wounded in Memorial Day weekend shootings in Chicago — the deadliest Memorial Day weekend since 2015, when 12 people were killed.Despite the state’s stay-at-home order, the weekend’s death toll surpassed last year’s holiday weekend, when seven people were killed and 34 were injured during the period from 5 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Tuesday.In 2018, seven people died and 30 others were wounded.
Chicago sees deadliest Memorial Day weekend in years: 9 shot dead, 27 wounded
CHICAGO -- Nine people were killed and 27 others wounded so far in weekend shootings in Chicago, WFLD reported Monday morning, May 25 — the deadliest Memorial Day weekend since 2015, when 12 people were killed.Despite the state’s stay-at-home order, the weekend’s death toll surpassed last Memorial Day weekend, when seven people were killed and 34 others were injured.
CHICAGO -- Nine people were killed and 27 others wounded so far in weekend shootings in Chicago, WFLD reported Monday morning, May 25 — the deadliest Memorial Day weekend since 2015, when 12 people were killed.Despite the state’s stay-at-home order, the weekend’s death toll surpassed last Memorial Day weekend, when seven people were killed and 34 others were injured.
Chicago’s Navy Pier Marina offers Wisconsin boaters new destination on Lake Michigan
CHICAGO -- In 2021 Navy Pier will be home to Chicago’s newest marina.
CHICAGO -- In 2021 Navy Pier will be home to Chicago’s newest marina.
Crime drops around the world as COVID-19 keeps people inside
CHICAGO — The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom and pop shops worldwide may be making a dent in illicit business, too.In Chicago, one of America’s most violent cities, drug arrests have plummeted 42% in the weeks since the city shut down, compared with the same period last year.
CHICAGO — The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom and pop shops worldwide may be making a dent in illicit business, too.In Chicago, one of America’s most violent cities, drug arrests have plummeted 42% in the weeks since the city shut down, compared with the same period last year.
Over 800 Chicago police officers, employees call out sick in 1 day
CHICAGO, Ill. (WGN) — The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on the Chicago Police Department.The CPD had more than 800 officers and employees out sick Monday -- that's about 6 percent of the entire force.Of the 50 officers who have tested positive for the virus, a few have required hospitalization and one is said to be in critical condition, according to the CPD.The department said it is largely due to precautionary measures that hundreds are taking sick leave."As police officers, we have these concerns because we're serving the community," said Sgt.
CHICAGO, Ill. (WGN) — The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on the Chicago Police Department.The CPD had more than 800 officers and employees out sick Monday -- that's about 6 percent of the entire force.Of the 50 officers who have tested positive for the virus, a few have required hospitalization and one is said to be in critical condition, according to the CPD.The department said it is largely due to precautionary measures that hundreds are taking sick leave."As police officers, we have these concerns because we're serving the community," said Sgt.
Chicago mayor debates shutting down parks amid stay-at-home order; police threaten arrest
CHICAGO -- Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Wednesday, March 25 that the sight of crowds along Lake Michigan despite a statewide stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the coronavirus had her considering shutting down the city’s parks.“When we have masses of people out there as I just saw...it’s a problem,” Lightfoot said. “We know what happens when we don’t social distance.”′Experts have urged people to keep their distance from each other and signs were put up in establishments ranging from post offices to markets reminding the public to do so.Stay-at-home orders around the country allow people to go outside, but they do not allow people to gather in large groups.
CHICAGO -- Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Wednesday, March 25 that the sight of crowds along Lake Michigan despite a statewide stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the coronavirus had her considering shutting down the city’s parks.“When we have masses of people out there as I just saw...it’s a problem,” Lightfoot said. “We know what happens when we don’t social distance.”′Experts have urged people to keep their distance from each other and signs were put up in establishments ranging from post offices to markets reminding the public to do so.Stay-at-home orders around the country allow people to go outside, but they do not allow people to gather in large groups.
Man charged, accused of coughing in Chicago officers' faces, saying he had coronavirus
CHICAGO -- A 21-year-old man is facing charges after prosecutors said he said he was infected with coronavirus and coughing into Chicago police officers’ faces Sunday, March 22 in Rogers Park on the city's north side.Anthony Ponzi was charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer and several misdemeanor charges, including battery DUI, and resisting arrest, Chicago police said.Officers responded to a call of a crash about 8 a.m. in the 7400 block of North Wolcott Avenue, police said, adding that Ponzi was driving his gray Jeep the wrong way on Wolcott when he collided into another car, go out of his Jeep, and attacked the other driver.When officers arrived, they saw Ponzi being aggressive, slurring his speech, swaying, and foaming at the mouth, police said.
CHICAGO -- A 21-year-old man is facing charges after prosecutors said he said he was infected with coronavirus and coughing into Chicago police officers’ faces Sunday, March 22 in Rogers Park on the city's north side.Anthony Ponzi was charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer and several misdemeanor charges, including battery DUI, and resisting arrest, Chicago police said.Officers responded to a call of a crash about 8 a.m. in the 7400 block of North Wolcott Avenue, police said, adding that Ponzi was driving his gray Jeep the wrong way on Wolcott when he collided into another car, go out of his Jeep, and attacked the other driver.When officers arrived, they saw Ponzi being aggressive, slurring his speech, swaying, and foaming at the mouth, police said.
Man shot by police in Chicago subway sues city, officers
CHICAGO — Lawyers for a 33-year-old man shot and seriously wounded by Chicago police in a downtown subway station filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging officers used excessive force in violation of policies laid out in court-monitored police reforms.Neither officer seeking to detain Ariel Roman — whose Feb. 28 shooting was captured in bystander video — was properly trained before deployment as part of a city bid to reduce crime on Chicago Transit Authority lines, the suit filed in U.S. District Court said.The 12-page suit says the city hired the officer who shot Roman as officers struggled to handcuff him knowing that she'd been arrested in 2015 for assaulting a fast-food restaurant worker.
CHICAGO — Lawyers for a 33-year-old man shot and seriously wounded by Chicago police in a downtown subway station filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging officers used excessive force in violation of policies laid out in court-monitored police reforms.Neither officer seeking to detain Ariel Roman — whose Feb. 28 shooting was captured in bystander video — was properly trained before deployment as part of a city bid to reduce crime on Chicago Transit Authority lines, the suit filed in U.S. District Court said.The 12-page suit says the city hired the officer who shot Roman as officers struggled to handcuff him knowing that she'd been arrested in 2015 for assaulting a fast-food restaurant worker.
Police: 3 Milwaukee area women charged with beating, robbing man in Chicago
CHICAGO — Three Milwaukee area women have been charged with beating and robbing a man who thought he had entered a rideshare vehicle last week in Lincoln Park, police said.WGN-TV reports the accused are Felicia Anderson, 31; Jasmine Ross, 30; and Anesha Robinson, 30.The incident happened in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15.
CHICAGO — Three Milwaukee area women have been charged with beating and robbing a man who thought he had entered a rideshare vehicle last week in Lincoln Park, police said.WGN-TV reports the accused are Felicia Anderson, 31; Jasmine Ross, 30; and Anesha Robinson, 30.The incident happened in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15.