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March 20, 2023

Chicago man faces murder charge after backing over police officer with his car

A man allegedly backed over a Chicago police officer with his car. The man is facing an attempted murder charge. The officer was attempting to approach the car when he was struck.

March 20, 2023

Chicago restaurant shooting leads to the hospitalization of 4, no arrests reported

Three men opened fire on a restaurant in Chicago, leading to four people being injured. All of the victims are hospitalized in good condition.

March 19, 2023

Chicago family fights 'pro squatter' who took over dead mom's home, left bullet hole in window

Chicago resident Darthula Young says a man with a long criminal history began squatting in her home in September and she has not yet been able to remove him.

March 17, 2023

Alleged 'Family Feud' killer studied criminal justice years before estranged wife's murder

The Illinois man accused of gunning down his estranged wife in a divorce battle studied criminal justice and joked on national TV that marriage was a mistake.

March 17, 2023

Illinois home intruder fatally stabbed during break-in attempt in Rockford

A home intruder in Rockford, Illinois, was fatally stabbed while attempting to break into a home. The suspect hit one of the residents with a piece of lumber before being stabbed.

March 17, 2023

Illinois mother unable to claim son on taxes as government claims he's dead

Illinois resident Eboney McDaniel said her tax filing to the IRS each year gets rejected as the federal government insists her son is dead — even though he is not.

March 16, 2023

Chicago Public Schools sued by parents of special needs students claiming teacher abused students

Eight parents of special needs children are suing the Chicago Public School system, claiming that a teacher physically abused their young children by hitting them with wooden rulers

March 16, 2023

Lori Lightfoot confronted by reporter who was booted from press briefings: 'Get the hell out of my city'

Chicago reporter William J. Kelly confronted Mayor Lori Lightfoot at a city council meeting Wednesday after she pulled his press credentials last year.

March 16, 2023

As crime ravages Chicago, pastor puts faith in pro-police candidate to turn it around

Pastor Corey Brooks says only Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas can repair the damage done to public safety and the economy caused by predecessor Lori Lightfoot.

March 15, 2023

Illinois woman charged with trying to suffocate 6-year-old with pillow because he was crying

A 58-year-old woman in Illinois faces a felony charge after she attempted to suffocate a 6-year-old boy with a pillow because he was crying, police said.