April 16, 2024 Chicago woman sentenced to 50 years without parole after killing pregnant teen and cutting baby from womb Clarisa Figueroa was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the April 2019 murder of 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, whose baby was cut from her womb.
April 16, 2024 Ukraine prime minister calls for more investment in war-torn country during Chicago stop of US visit Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal spoke to Chicago-area business leaders on Tuesday, as part of multiple stops aimed at drumming up investment in the war-torn country.
April 16, 2024 Elderly Army veteran carjacked delivering pizzas, survives violent attack by playing dead Ernie Aimone, 81, was attacked last Wednesday for the first time in 40 years delivering pizza in Chicago. He was punched by a teen who stole his car, then crashed it in a police chase.
April 16, 2024 Dem Chicago alderman warns 'we are not taking care of our own' as city approves $70M for migrants Some Democratic officials in Chicago voiced opposition toward Mayor Brandon Johnson's request for another $70 million in funding to care for migrants.
April 15, 2024 Video shows Chicago activists cheer after learning Iran launched attack on Israel: 'Hands off Iran!' A group of self-described anti-war activists in Chicago cheered when a man announced on Saturday that Iran had launched a barrage of missiles and drones at Israel.
April 14, 2024 Chicago family gathering turns deadly after gunfire erupts; child killed, 7 others wounded One child was killed and seven other children and adults were injured Saturday night after a shooting at a family gathering in Chicago, police said.
April 12, 2024 Scandal-ridden mayor jeered for telling 'Black and Brown communities' not to fight her at contentious meeting Scandal-ridden Mayor Tiffany Henyard had yet another fiery meeting with local residents in Illinois who have been publicly blasting her for her conduct in office.
April 11, 2024 Chicago business leaders slam council’s Gaza cease-fire action amid worrying rise in antisemitic incidents By issuing its ill-conceived resolution for a cease-fire in Gaza, the Chicago City Council neglects the city’s own struggles and the uptick of antisemitism Chicago’s Jewish population is experiencing.
April 10, 2024 Chicago man opens fire on officers after failing to follow commands in deadly encounter Video released of the Chicago traffic stop during which Dexter Reed was killed and an officer was injured shows that police fired nearly 100 shots in 41 seconds.
April 9, 2024 Bags of antisemitic flyers with ‘rat poison’-like substance found in Chicago neighborhood: ‘Vile’ Dozens of bags containing antisemitic flyers and what may have been “rat poison" were found scattered around Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood Monday morning.
