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Chicago police officer fired, charged for fake story about being robbed of $5k at gunpoint

December 1, 2023

Chicago police officer fired, charged for fake story about being robbed of $5k at gunpoint

A Chicago police officer has been fired from her job and is facing charges after she allegedly reported a fake story of her being robbed of $5,000 at gunpoint.

Chicago residents rail against planned migrant shelter

November 30, 2023

Chicago residents rail against planned migrant shelter

Chicago residents are opposed to the construction of a new migrant encampment in Brighton Park, raising concerns about crime, safety and contaminated soil at the site.

Chicago-area couple enlisted children in retail theft scheme at suburban Macy's store, authorities say

November 30, 2023

Chicago-area couple enlisted children in retail theft scheme at suburban Macy's store, authorities say

Police in Oak Brook, Illinois, took a couple into custody after they allegedly used young children to help them steal merchandise from a Macy's store.

Decline in new gun permits doesn't tell whole story about how many Americans carry: expert

November 30, 2023

Decline in new gun permits doesn't tell whole story about how many Americans carry: expert

Concealed carry permits dropped slightly last year, but more Americans are likely concealed carrying due to 27 states having constitutional carry laws on the books.

Driver of vehicle wanted in Chicago homicide hits Milwaukee school bus during chase

November 29, 2023

Driver of vehicle wanted in Chicago homicide hits Milwaukee school bus during chase

A vehicle wanted in connection with a Chicago homicide reportedly crashed into a school bus in Milwaukee on Wednesday following a police chase.

Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson addresses Corey Perry dismissal, denies 'disgusting' rumors

November 29, 2023

Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson addresses Corey Perry dismissal, denies 'disgusting' rumors

Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson denied "disgusting" rumors surrounding Corey Perry's dismissal during a press conference Tuesday.

2 charged in shooting of suburban Chicago officer near crash scene

November 29, 2023

2 charged in shooting of suburban Chicago officer near crash scene

Raul Perez, 24, of Blue Island, Illinois, and Luis Gonzalez, 22, of Chicago, have been charged in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a Bedford Park police officer.

Chicago mayor targets Lightfoot, 'right-wing extremism' for 'chaos' in Chicago

November 29, 2023

Chicago mayor targets Lightfoot, 'right-wing extremism' for 'chaos' in Chicago

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson pinned blame for the city's migrant issues on his predecessor, former Mayor Lori Lightfoot, during a press conference.

Venezuelan migrants caught stealing from retailers in Chicago suburbs, authorities say

November 28, 2023

Venezuelan migrants caught stealing from retailers in Chicago suburbs, authorities say

Police in the Chicago suburbs have arrested five Venezuelan migrants in a matter of two days for allegedly stealing merchandise from retailers.

Family of 5 dramatically rescued from Colorado mountains amid plummeting temps

November 25, 2023

Family of 5 dramatically rescued from Colorado mountains amid plummeting temps

A Chicago family were rescued from the Greenhorn mountains on Wednesday after having become stranded in the dark as icy conditions worsened.