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August 18, 2023

Illinois officers arrest teen who led 132-mph police chase with stolen car

Police were prompted to chase a 17-year-old male who drove at 132 mph in a stolen Hyundai Genesis. The teenager was eventually taken into custody after crashing the vehicle.

August 17, 2023

Potential candidate to lead Chicago health department apologizes for lying about having Harvard PhD

A possible candidate to lead Chicago’s Department of Public Health, Eric Reinhart, posted a public apology for "misrepresenting" himself as completing his Ph.D. at Harvard.

August 17, 2023

Chicago man seen sexually assaulting girl during remote-learning class sentenced to 11 years

A Chicago man who sexually assaulted his 7-year-old female relative while she was participating in an online class was sentenced to serve 11 years in prison on Wednesday.

August 16, 2023

Chicago's new police chief pledges to back cops: 'We have to give them more'

Recently hired Chicago Police Chief Larry Snelling announced on Monday that he seeks to prioritize his officers' "mental health" and well-being as part of a bid to revamp the department.

August 14, 2023

Chicago shootings: 16-year-old among more than two dozen shot in violent weekend

Chicago police report that there were at least 28 shooting victims, fatal and nonfatal, across 19 incidents that took place in the city over the weekend.

August 14, 2023

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces current counterterrorism head will take over as police superintendent

Larry Snelling, the current counterterrosim head for the Chicago police department, has been named the police superintendent by Chicago Mayor Brandon Morris.

August 13, 2023

Texas lawmakers dispute whether state is liable for child's death on migrant bus

Texas lawmakers are disagreeing whether the state can be found liable for the death of a three-year-old girl who died on a relocation bus to Chicago.

August 12, 2023

Chicago rideshare driver with concealed carry license shoots 2 robbers who stole his cellphone, fired at him

A rideshare driver and concealed carry holder in Chicago fired back at two suspects who allegedly shot at him after robbing him of his cellphone while he was working Friday night.

August 12, 2023

Video shows 1982 Tylenol murders suspect relaxed as he calls cops 'stupid' for missing 'big blunder'

Law enforcement released interview tapes with the prime suspect of the infamous 1982 Chicago Tylenol murders, which claimed the lives of seven people.

August 12, 2023

Three-year-old child on migrant bus dies en route from Texas to Chicago

Texas officials announced a three-year-old child passed away while in state custody on a migrant bus to Chicago, Illinois.