"Deeply saddened:" Professors once respected at elite universities now arrested for murder
CHICAGO -- After a cross-country manhunt, a Northwestern University professor and University of Oxford employee are in custody for the brutal stabbing death of a 26-year-old hair stylist in Chicago.
CHICAGO -- After a cross-country manhunt, a Northwestern University professor and University of Oxford employee are in custody for the brutal stabbing death of a 26-year-old hair stylist in Chicago.
Chicago to sue over sanctuary city warning: "Chicago will not be blackmailed into changing our values"
CHICAGO -- The city of Chicago says it plans to file a lawsuit against the US Justice Department on Monday, August 7th over new stipulations placed on federal law enforcement grant money requiring local police departments to assist in federal immigration actions.Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office said in a statement that President Donald Trump's administration's "latest unlawful misguided action undermines public safety and violates" the Constitution.
CHICAGO -- The city of Chicago says it plans to file a lawsuit against the US Justice Department on Monday, August 7th over new stipulations placed on federal law enforcement grant money requiring local police departments to assist in federal immigration actions.Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office said in a statement that President Donald Trump's administration's "latest unlawful misguided action undermines public safety and violates" the Constitution.
July violence pushes Chicago's 2017 homicide total past 400
CHICAGO -- July was another dangerous month in Chicago, with 74 homicides reported.Police say that drove the total for the year past the 400 mark and put the city on pace to eclipse last year's total.The Chicago Police Department says there have been 402 homicides — 10 more than during the same period last year.
CHICAGO -- July was another dangerous month in Chicago, with 74 homicides reported.Police say that drove the total for the year past the 400 mark and put the city on pace to eclipse last year's total.The Chicago Police Department says there have been 402 homicides — 10 more than during the same period last year.
Chicago police, feds team up on new effort to curb violence
CHICAGO — Chicago police, federal agents and prosecutors are launching a new initiative Friday to stem the flow of illegal firearms in the city as part of efforts to curb rampant gun violence that President Donald Trump says is at "epidemic proportions."Pres.
CHICAGO — Chicago police, federal agents and prosecutors are launching a new initiative Friday to stem the flow of illegal firearms in the city as part of efforts to curb rampant gun violence that President Donald Trump says is at "epidemic proportions."Pres.
3 Chicago police officers indicted in Laquan McDonald case
CHICAGO — Three Chicago police officers were indicted Tuesday on felony charges that they conspired to cover up the actions of a white police officer who shot and killed 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.In an indictment approved Monday and announced Tuesday, a Cook County grand jury alleges that the three current and former officers lied about the events of Oct. 20, 2014 when Officer Jason Van Dyke shot the black teenager 16 times."The co-conspirators created police reports in the critical early hours and days following the killing of Laquan McDonald that contained important false information in an attempt to prevent or shape any criminal investigation," according to the indictment in which the three are charged with felony counts of obstruction of justice, official misconduct and conspiracy.Patricia Brown Holmes, the special prosecutor in the case, said in a separate news release that the three — David March, Joseph Walsh and Thomas Gaffney — "coordinated their activities to protect each other and other members of the Chicago Police Department by furnishing false information, making false police reports, failing to report or correct false information, ignoring contrary information or evidence, obstructing justice, failing to perform a mandatory duty, and performing acts each knew to be forbidden to perform..."The indictment also alleges that the conspiracy included an effort not to try to locate and interview three witnesses whose accounts of what happened were not consistent with the police version of events.The department did not immediately respond to a call from The Associated Press seeking comment, and it is was not clear which of the three officers are still with the department and which are no longer police officers.
CHICAGO — Three Chicago police officers were indicted Tuesday on felony charges that they conspired to cover up the actions of a white police officer who shot and killed 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.In an indictment approved Monday and announced Tuesday, a Cook County grand jury alleges that the three current and former officers lied about the events of Oct. 20, 2014 when Officer Jason Van Dyke shot the black teenager 16 times."The co-conspirators created police reports in the critical early hours and days following the killing of Laquan McDonald that contained important false information in an attempt to prevent or shape any criminal investigation," according to the indictment in which the three are charged with felony counts of obstruction of justice, official misconduct and conspiracy.Patricia Brown Holmes, the special prosecutor in the case, said in a separate news release that the three — David March, Joseph Walsh and Thomas Gaffney — "coordinated their activities to protect each other and other members of the Chicago Police Department by furnishing false information, making false police reports, failing to report or correct false information, ignoring contrary information or evidence, obstructing justice, failing to perform a mandatory duty, and performing acts each knew to be forbidden to perform..."The indictment also alleges that the conspiracy included an effort not to try to locate and interview three witnesses whose accounts of what happened were not consistent with the police version of events.The department did not immediately respond to a call from The Associated Press seeking comment, and it is was not clear which of the three officers are still with the department and which are no longer police officers.
18-year-old man, 2 juveniles charged after girls, ages 7 and 13 shot during school picnic
CHICAGO — An 18-year-old and two juveniles have been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting that wounded two girls during a school picnic at a Chicago playground.The Chicago Police Department announced the charges Saturday night, June 17th in a news release.
CHICAGO — An 18-year-old and two juveniles have been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting that wounded two girls during a school picnic at a Chicago playground.The Chicago Police Department announced the charges Saturday night, June 17th in a news release.
World's first Nutella cafe to open in Chicago
CHICAGO -- The first-ever official cafe dedicated to all things Nutella is coming to Michigan Ave.
CHICAGO -- The first-ever official cafe dedicated to all things Nutella is coming to Michigan Ave.
Teen charged in shooting that wounded 2 Chicago officers
CHICAGO — Chicago police say two plainclothes officers shot last week were mistaken for rival street-gang members and that other gang members cooperated with police when that became clear.Chicago Police Commander Brendan Deenihan spoke to reporters Sunday about the South Side shooting.Deenihan said several La Raza gang members helped identify a driver and a shooter who opened fire from a van Tuesday.
CHICAGO — Chicago police say two plainclothes officers shot last week were mistaken for rival street-gang members and that other gang members cooperated with police when that became clear.Chicago Police Commander Brendan Deenihan spoke to reporters Sunday about the South Side shooting.Deenihan said several La Raza gang members helped identify a driver and a shooter who opened fire from a van Tuesday.
Former President Barack Obama unveils vision for presidential library in Chicago
CHICAGO — Former President Barack Obama unveiled plans for his future presidential center Wednesday, painting a picture of a buzzing hub for youth and community programs on the South Side of Chicago where he raised his family and launched his political career.Obama fielded questions from residents at a forum near the site, delving into nitty gritty details of traffic patterns, green space and job creation, while avoiding any mention of his successor in the White House."What we want this to be is the world premiere institution for training young people and leadership to make a difference in their communities, in their countries and in the world," he told the friendly crowd that included Mayor Rahm Emanuel, his one-time chief of staff.It was Obama's second public appearance since he left office, providing another glimpse of post-presidential life.
CHICAGO — Former President Barack Obama unveiled plans for his future presidential center Wednesday, painting a picture of a buzzing hub for youth and community programs on the South Side of Chicago where he raised his family and launched his political career.Obama fielded questions from residents at a forum near the site, delving into nitty gritty details of traffic patterns, green space and job creation, while avoiding any mention of his successor in the White House."What we want this to be is the world premiere institution for training young people and leadership to make a difference in their communities, in their countries and in the world," he told the friendly crowd that included Mayor Rahm Emanuel, his one-time chief of staff.It was Obama's second public appearance since he left office, providing another glimpse of post-presidential life.
"Definitely:" Police say Chicago officers shot and wounded were targeted
CHICAGO — Two Chicago police officers were shot and wounded late Tuesday, May 2nd when two vehicles pulled up alongside their car and someone started firing indiscriminately in what authorities believe was a targeted attack.One officer was shot in the arm and hip and the other in the back, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said.
CHICAGO — Two Chicago police officers were shot and wounded late Tuesday, May 2nd when two vehicles pulled up alongside their car and someone started firing indiscriminately in what authorities believe was a targeted attack.One officer was shot in the arm and hip and the other in the back, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said.
Chicago police say 2 officers shot during an "encounter"
CHICAGO -- Chicago police say two officers have been shot and wounded during an incident on the city's Southwest Side.Spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said that they were wounded during "an encounter" late Tuesday.Guglielmi says the two officers were taken to Stroger Hospital.
CHICAGO -- Chicago police say two officers have been shot and wounded during an incident on the city's Southwest Side.Spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said that they were wounded during "an encounter" late Tuesday.Guglielmi says the two officers were taken to Stroger Hospital.
"A universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz:" Chicago the musical is in Milwaukee!
MILWAUKEE -- Right now, Chicago the musical is taking over the Marcus Center.
MILWAUKEE -- Right now, Chicago the musical is taking over the Marcus Center.
Police: Man killed, father wounded in gunfight over who would walk the dog
CHICAGO – A man was killed Sunday morning, April 9th in an exchange of gunfire with his father during an alleged dispute over who would walk the dog.The shooting took place around 8:00 a.m. in the 9100 block of South Woodlawn in the city’s Burnside neighborhood.Police say the 43-year-old father was hit multiple times and taken to the hospital in critical condition.The 22-year-old son also suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died at the hospital.Police say the “victims shot each other after engaging in a verbal altercation” over who would walk the dog.Officers recovered two guns from the scene.
CHICAGO – A man was killed Sunday morning, April 9th in an exchange of gunfire with his father during an alleged dispute over who would walk the dog.The shooting took place around 8:00 a.m. in the 9100 block of South Woodlawn in the city’s Burnside neighborhood.Police say the 43-year-old father was hit multiple times and taken to the hospital in critical condition.The 22-year-old son also suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died at the hospital.Police say the “victims shot each other after engaging in a verbal altercation” over who would walk the dog.Officers recovered two guns from the scene.
Man charged in fatal shootings of 4 at Chicago restaurant lost his father a day prior
CHICAGO — A 19-year-old man charged with murder in the likely gang-related killings of four men on Chicago's South Side had lost his father in another shooting a day earlier in the same neighborhood, police said Wednesday, April 5th.
CHICAGO — A 19-year-old man charged with murder in the likely gang-related killings of four men on Chicago's South Side had lost his father in another shooting a day earlier in the same neighborhood, police said Wednesday, April 5th.
Chicago police to saturate neighborhood where 7 killed
CHICAGO — The gun violence in one South Side Chicago neighborhood that left seven dead in a 12-hour period was mostly due to gang conflict, Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Friday.On Thursday afternoon, four people were fatally shot in or near a restaurant after a man approached and opened fire.
CHICAGO — The gun violence in one South Side Chicago neighborhood that left seven dead in a 12-hour period was mostly due to gang conflict, Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Friday.On Thursday afternoon, four people were fatally shot in or near a restaurant after a man approached and opened fire.
Photo showing toddler with finger on trigger of gun sparks outrage, concern in Chicago area
CHICAGO -- Chicago police are investigating a photo posted on social media that shows a toddler holding a gun.
CHICAGO -- Chicago police are investigating a photo posted on social media that shows a toddler holding a gun.
Family says missing Chicago teen was sexually assaulted on Facebook Live
UPDATE: The missing 15-year-old girl has been found.CHICAGO – Police are investigating after the family of a missing Chicago teen says she was sexually assaulted on Facebook Live.Family members and friends of the 15-year-old girl say they saw her on a video being sexually assaulted by several boys.Her mother says she's distraught and worried because it’s been more than 24 hours since she last saw her daughter.
UPDATE: The missing 15-year-old girl has been found.CHICAGO – Police are investigating after the family of a missing Chicago teen says she was sexually assaulted on Facebook Live.Family members and friends of the 15-year-old girl say they saw her on a video being sexually assaulted by several boys.Her mother says she's distraught and worried because it’s been more than 24 hours since she last saw her daughter.
Chicago's lack of snow in 2017 sets 146-year record
CHICAGO — Chicago hasn't logged any snow on the ground in January or February for the first time in the 146 years that the National Weather Service has been keeping track.Traces have fallen, but not enough to record.
CHICAGO — Chicago hasn't logged any snow on the ground in January or February for the first time in the 146 years that the National Weather Service has been keeping track.Traces have fallen, but not enough to record.
Suspects accused of torturing man in Facebook Live video get death threats, lawyer says
CHICAGO – The suspects accused of torturing a schizophrenic man and streaming it live on Facebook are now being threatened, one of their attorneys said at a court hearing Friday.During the indictment, the judge tightened restrictions on news coverage of the case, according to WGN-TV.
CHICAGO – The suspects accused of torturing a schizophrenic man and streaming it live on Facebook are now being threatened, one of their attorneys said at a court hearing Friday.During the indictment, the judge tightened restrictions on news coverage of the case, according to WGN-TV.