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February 15, 2023

Illinois police officer charged after video shows him, other officers punching teen during arrest

An Illinois police officer was indicted by a grand jury Tuesday, nearly seven months after video surfaced of him punching a 17-year-old boy during an arrest.

February 15, 2023

Lori Lightfoot slammed for gaslighting Chicagoans over declining police numbers: 'Smoke and mirrors'

Retired Lt. John Garrido slammed Lori Lightfoot over a drop in police numbers under her watch, saying he hopes she loses her re-election bid later this month.

February 14, 2023

Former Chicago-area highway commissioner gets 3.5 years for 6-figure wire fraud scheme

Former Bloomingdale, Illinois highway commissioner Robert Czernek has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for honest-services wire fraud.

February 14, 2023

Illinois sees staggering drop in paramedic force, driven by 'burnout' and violence against first responders

Chicago-area EMS assistant Matt Clohessy joined 'Fox & Friends First' Tuesday to discuss a statewide exodus of emergency workers driven by crime and career 'burn out.'

February 14, 2023

Chicago pushes to house migrants in old Kmart building despite protests from residents over migrant shelters

Chicago's plans to open a migrant shelter at a vacant Kmart have been postponed over safety concerns raised by citizens and state representatives.

February 13, 2023

Chicago sees 9 armed robberies in just over an hour: 'Kind of scary'

Chicago's West Side saw nine armed robberies within the span of just over an hour as crime continues to rise in the Windy City, according to the Chicago Police Department.

February 13, 2023

Chicago 16-year-old charged in fatal shootings that left 2 students dead

A Chicago 16-year-old was charged in the fatal shootings of two students near a school. The teenager was charged with first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder.

February 13, 2023

Teen boys kill 71-year-old man after stealing car, crashing into him: police

Police in a suburb of Chicago are trying to figure out how a group of three teenage boys stole a Kia and crashed into the car an elderly man was driving, killing him.

February 10, 2023

Illinois man wins $91M in 7-Eleven lawsuit after losing both legs

An Illinois man who lost both legs when pinned to the front of a Bensenville 7-Eleven in a car accident reached a $91 million settlement with the company Monday.

February 10, 2023

Chicago's police oversight agency questions whether suspect fired his weapon in police shooting

A man who was killed by police may not have fired his weapon according to Chicago's police oversight agency. Chicago police previously claimed the man shot at officers.