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Two custodians found shot dead at Chicago elementary school The Independent23:38Illinois Shooting Illinois Crime Illinois Schools

New details released in deaths of custodians found unresponsive at Chicago school FOX 32 Chicago18:51Illinois Shooting Illinois Crime Illinois Schools

Family of man killed in Humboldt Park CPD shooting sues police, city ABC7 / WLS-TV00:25Illinois Crime Chicago Illinois

Officer who fatally shot Derek Jordan ‘Came in unjustifiably hot,’ attorney says in filing lawsuit Block Club Chicago00:43Illinois Crime Chicago Illinois

Horrific discovery at 'South Chicago Chapel' raises more questions about funeral home oversight in Illinois Chicago Sun-Times00:35Illinois Crime Chicago Illinois

Activist calls for FBI investigation as Cook County Medical Examiner works to identify bodies found at South Deering… WTTW19:50Illinois Crime Chicago Illinois

Chicago felon who brought loaded gun to police station takes plea deal Bearing Arms (Weblog)20:40Illinois Crime Chicago Illinois

Chicago man gets 'time served’ in gun turn-in case that angered former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan Chicago Sun-Times19:30Illinois Crime Chicago Illinois

Former Chicago detective says one city's murder plunge offers Windy City crime blueprint Fox News12:25Memphis Chicago US Crime

Ex-Chicago cop reveals the Southern city that could hold key to crime crisis Fox News23:36Memphis Chicago US Crime

Firms linked to 2 men convicted of public corruption have gotten campaign business from Gov, ctu Block Club Chicago13:30Illinois Crime Chicago Illinois

If sanctuary politicos believe ‘Violent criminals’ don’t belong, they should open their jails to ICE Center for Immigration Studies23:15Illinois Crime Chicago Illinois

Chicago man charged with DUI in crash that killed woman in Lakeview CBS Chicago19:15Illinois Crime Chicago Illinois

Chicago man charged after 25-year-old woman killed in North Side hit-and-run FOX 32 Chicago16:33Illinois Crime Chicago Illinois

Chicago woman charged in Lululemon theft case involving $100K in stolen goods FOX 32 Chicago15:47Illinois Crime Chicago US Crime

Chicago woman facing charges linked to retail theft ring: officials ABC7 / WLS-TV22:53Illinois Crime Chicago US Crime

Illinois Attorney General, city of Chicago sue Pullman Innovations over overwhelming odors — years later Chicago Sun-Times00:43Illinois Crime Chicago Illinois

2 people from Chicago charged in nationwide gift card scheme targeting Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Tribune-Review22:27Illinois Crime Chicago Illinois

Third grade teacher sexually abused 5 students 'multiple' times in West Chicago: prosecutors Chicago Sun-Times20:54Illinois Crime Chicago Illinois

Former third grade teacher charged with sexually assaulting students CBS Chicago19:57Illinois Crime Chicago Illinois

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In the last 4 hours

Man charged in Dearborn St. shooting that injured another: CPD ABC7 / WLS-TV16:36

In the last 8 hours

Chicago man charged with attempted murder after Near North Side shootout FOX 32 Chicago13:31

Former Chicago detective says one city's murder plunge offers Windy City crime blueprint Fox News12:25

Man killed, 2 wounded in Greater Grand Crossing shooting Chicago Sun-Times12:13

Earlier today

17-year-old shot in Jackson Park Chicago Sun-Times04:57

Yesterday

Two custodians found shot dead at Chicago elementary school The Independent23:38 12-Aug-26

Ex-Chicago cop reveals the Southern city that could hold key to crime crisis Fox News23:36 12-Aug-26

New details released in deaths of custodians found unresponsive at Chicago school FOX 32 Chicago18:51 12-Aug-26

Firms Linked To 2 Men Convicted Of Public Corruption Have Gotten Campaign Business From Gov, CTU Block Club Chicago13:30 12-Aug-26

Woman questions ecoATM security after stolen phone traced to kiosk ABC7 / WLS-TV04:36 12-Aug-26

Man seriously injured in Englewood shooting Chicago Sun-Times04:28 12-Aug-26

Feds file new charges in botched Country Club Hills sting Chicago Sun-Times01:47 12-Aug-26

In the last 7 days

If Sanctuary Politicos Believe ‘Violent Criminals’ Don’t Belong, They Should Open Their Jails to ICE Center for Immigration Studies23:15 11-Aug-26

Chicago man charged with first-degree murder in woman's stabbing death FOX 32 Chicago19:16 11-Aug-26

Chicago man charged with DUI in crash that killed woman in Lakeview CBS Chicago19:15 11-Aug-26

Man arrested at O'Hare accused in fatal Albany Park stabbing Chicago Sun-Times18:16 11-Aug-26

Chicago Felon Who Brought Loaded Gun to Police Station Gets Unreal Plea Deal Bearing Arms (Weblog)16:36 11-Aug-26

Chicago man charged after 25-year-old woman killed in North Side hit-and-run FOX 32 Chicago16:33 11-Aug-26

Crash-and-grab burglars target convenience store in Bucktown CBS Chicago15:32 11-Aug-26

TikTok challenge gone wrong caused South Shore fire, explosion that critically burned baby, 2 others: police Chicago Sun-Times15:22 11-Aug-26

Chicago Police Have Failed To Find Loaded Guns On Suspects Twice Since Swedish Hospital Shooting Block Club Chicago14:06 11-Aug-26

CPD Sergeant Responsible for Botched Raid Won’t Be Fired — But Was Promoted WTTW11:46 11-Aug-26

2 Dead In Shooting At CPS Elementary School On Southwest Side, Weapon Recovered At Scene: CPD Patch06:08 11-Aug-26

2 killed in Armour Square shooting Chicago Sun-Times04:02 11-Aug-26

Family party in East Chicago leads to back-stabbing incident, court documents allege Northwest Indiana Times, Indiana02:32 11-Aug-26

Officer Who Fatally Shot Derek Jordan ‘Came In Unjustifiably Hot,’ Attorney Says In Filing Lawsuit Block Club Chicago00:43 11-Aug-26

Horrific discovery at 'South Chicago Chapel' raises more questions about funeral home oversight in Illinois Chicago Sun-Times00:35 11-Aug-26

Family of man killed in Humboldt Park CPD shooting sues police, city ABC7 / WLS-TV00:25 11-Aug-26

2 adults dead in shooting inside Garfield Ridge elementary school, police say Chicago Sun-Times23:37 10-Aug-26

Chicago elementary school shooting leaves 2 dead, police say FOX 32 Chicago23:15 10-Aug-26

CPD officer who shot Derek Jordan 'ignored every opportunity to de-escalate,' family alleges in lawsuit Chicago Sun-Times22:46 10-Aug-26

Marimar Martinez, others file police reports against Midway Blitz agents in new push for accountability Chicago Sun-Times21:55 10-Aug-26

Chicagoans Alleging Crimes By ICE Agents Seek Police Help After Feds ‘Fail To Act’ Block Club Chicago21:50 10-Aug-26

Chicago Felon Who Brought Loaded Gun to Police Station Takes Plea Deal Bearing Arms (Weblog)20:40 10-Aug-26

Trump-linked AG rants about assault charges after WNBA player fouls MAGA star The Raw Story20:14 10-Aug-26

Activist Calls for FBI Investigation as Cook County Medical Examiner Works to Identify Bodies Found at South Deering… WTTW19:50 10-Aug-26

Chicago man gets 'time served’ in gun turn-in case that angered former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan Chicago Sun-Times19:30 10-Aug-26

Lawsuit claims CPD police officer shot, killed man instead of de-escalating CBS Chicago18:10 10-Aug-26

‘Do Your Job’: Chicagoans File Police Reports Alleging Abuse by Federal Agents During ‘Midway Blitz’ WTTW16:47 10-Aug-26

Chicago woman charged in Lululemon theft case involving $100K in stolen goods FOX 32 Chicago15:47 10-Aug-26

Man killed in Englewood shooting FOX 32 Chicago14:05 10-Aug-26

2 teens wounded in Washington Park shooting Chicago Sun-Times04:45 10-Aug-26

Chicago weekend shootings leave 3 dead, 10 injured People's Daily04:03 10-Aug-26

East Chicago teen identified after fatal shooting inside convenience store Northwest Indiana Times, Indiana23:50 9-Aug-26

Community calls for federal aid as CPD investigates multiple shootings ABC7 / WLS-TV23:07 9-Aug-26

At least 4 dead, 12 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings CBS Chicago18:47 9-Aug-26

3 killed in separate overnight shootings in Chicago Chicago Sun-Times17:12 9-Aug-26

Chicago crime: 6 shot, 1 stabbed, 3 killed overnight across city, CPD says FOX 32 Chicago12:58 9-Aug-26

Man killed in drive-by shooting on SW Side, Chicago police say ABC7 / WLS-TV12:54 9-Aug-26

Teen killed in shooting inside East Chicago store CBS Chicago03:30 9-Aug-26

Family of man whose body was at South Chicago Chapel told his body can be released Chicago Sun-Times02:36 9-Aug-26

2 people from Chicago charged in nationwide gift card scheme targeting Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Tribune-Review22:27 8-Aug-26

Man charged in murder of 31-year-old man in Chicago's Austin neighborhood CBS Chicago19:31 8-Aug-26

Update: Chicago man arrested in connection with Aug. 8th downtown Duluth shooting Northern News Now17:33 8-Aug-26

Fannie hits Chaim Bialostozky with Chicago foreclosure as Walker & Dunlop’s mortgage fraud accusation advances against… The Real Deal17:14 8-Aug-26

4 taken into custody after fight involving 2 off-duty Chicago police officers Chicago Sun-Times03:21 8-Aug-26

Owners of Far South Side funeral home have history of mishandling human remains Chicago Sun-Times23:16 7-Aug-26

Chicago woman facing charges linked to retail theft ring: officials ABC7 / WLS-TV22:53 7-Aug-26

Berkeley Talks: A crime researcher explains how we’ve long misread gun violence (and ways to prevent it) - Audio University of California, Berkeley22:41 7-Aug-26

Third grade teacher sexually abused 5 students 'multiple' times in West Chicago: prosecutors Chicago Sun-Times20:54 7-Aug-26

Former third grade teacher charged with sexually assaulting students CBS Chicago19:57 7-Aug-26

Pair charged after armed carjacking on Chicago’s South Side FOX 32 Chicago19:55 7-Aug-26

Former Illinois elementary teacher charged with sexually abusing 5 students FOX 32 Chicago18:54 7-Aug-26

Investigation Underway After Dozens of Decomposing Bodies Found in Chicago Funeral Home WTTW17:55 7-Aug-26

Man burned to death outside Our Lady of Angels mission where nearly 100 children and nuns died in 1958 blaze Chicago Sun-Times16:09 7-Aug-26

Chicago teen faces murder, kidnapping charges months after shooting FOX 32 Chicago15:50 7-Aug-26

Man charged in S. Side fatal shooting, kidnapping, armed robbery: CPD ABC7 / WLS-TV15:45 7-Aug-26

Illinois House Begins Investigation Into Indicted Rep. Carol Ammons WTTW00:32 7-Aug-26

Decade-long fraud by market survey firm a ‘gut punch’ for researchers Retraction Watch23:13 6-Aug-26

Scammers placing fake QR codes over real ones, BBB warns ABC7 / WLS-TV20:32 6-Aug-26

In 2025, CBP agents entered Leo Feler’s Chicago property without a warrant; in 2026, he sued… The Times of India18:48 6-Aug-26

Chicago Man, 21, Accused of Fatally Shooting 2 Teen Girlfriends Around a Year Apart People17:45 6-Aug-26

Restaurant Owner Moonlights As An Advocate For Somali Asylum Seekers. He’s Never Been Busier Block Club Chicago14:57 6-Aug-26

Cook County judges granted majority of pretrial detention requests in spring 2025, new study finds Chicago Reader13:18 6-Aug-26

Chicago crime: 2 men shot on West Side FOX 32 Chicago13:03 6-Aug-26

Man charged in 2021 River North homicide Chicago Sun-Times04:41 6-Aug-26

State police report: Man who jumped fence into JB Pritzker’s backyard didn’t know it was… Journal Gazette Times-Courier, Illinois04:23 6-Aug-26

Man charged nearly 5 years after fatal shooting in River North FOX 32 Chicago01:11 6-Aug-26

Illinois Attorney General, city of Chicago sue Pullman Innovations over overwhelming odors — years later Chicago Sun-Times00:43 6-Aug-26

In the last month

Thieves replicate key fob signal from inside home to steal Chicago woman's car CBS Chicago23:31 5-Aug-26

Lab owner pleads guilty in $300 million coronavirus testing scheme tied to ex-Loretto Hospital executive Chicago Sun-Times22:24 5-Aug-26

Suburban Chicago man charged after deputies find stolen gun during traffic stop FOX 32 Chicago21:47 5-Aug-26

'Stone-cold killer' linked to slayings of 2 teen girlfriends was caught on jailhouse wire: prosecutors Chicago Sun-Times21:39 5-Aug-26

Operator Of COVID-19 Testing Labs Pleads Guilty For Role In $900 Million Fraud Scheme Block Club Chicago21:29 5-Aug-26

Despite ‘Mistakes,’ Chicago’s US Attorney Says No Need for Special Prosecutor to Investigate ‘Broadview Six’ Case WTTW19:55 5-Aug-26

Chicago man, woman charged in separate stabbing cases, police say FOX 32 Chicago19:04 5-Aug-26

'Missteps occurred': Trump lawyers flip as looming charges spark DOJ upheaval The Raw Story16:26 5-Aug-26

Boutros acknowledges 'mistakes' in 'Broadview 6' case but says sanctions, special counsel aren't needed Chicago Sun-Times14:40 5-Aug-26

Chicago man charged with killing two young women on Southeast Side FOX 32 Chicago12:58 5-Aug-26

Man charged in separate Chicago murders of woman, girl due in court ABC7 / WLS-TV10:49 5-Aug-26

Eiu alumna Kimberly Hollingsworth leads change at Olive-Harvey Journal Gazette Times-Courier, Illinois09:17 5-Aug-26

'Operation Eau de Fraud': Chicago YouTuber charged after replacing luxury perfumes with… The Times of India08:33 5-Aug-26

Security Screening Takes Unexpected Turn When Jail Staff Find Gun On Incoming Arrestee: Sheriff's Office Patch07:19 5-Aug-26

Defense claims US effort to deport Palestinian mosque head based on forced confession in Israel The Times of Israel06:41 5-Aug-26

US using coerced confessions in Israel to deport mosque leader, former attorney testifies Saudi Gazette06:37 5-Aug-26

Anti-violence volunteer charged after trying to turn gun in to police ABC7 / WLS-TV04:51 5-Aug-26

Man charged in separate murders of woman, teen girl on East Side Chicago Sun-Times02:52 5-Aug-26

Another Day, Another Data Point Showing Chicago Gun Control Is Worthless Bearing Arms (Weblog)01:32 5-Aug-26

CPD leaders to testify about stops-turned-searches strategy, origins ABC7 / WLS-TV00:47 5-Aug-26

Man Charged With Murder In Fatal Wrong-Way Crash On Dan Ryan Block Club Chicago23:58 4-Aug-26

Valparaiso biker tops 115 mph in police chase from Gary to Chicago, per court records Northwest Indiana Times, Indiana23:50 4-Aug-26

US efforts to deport Palestinian mosque leader rely on coerced confessions, witness testifies MailOnline21:51 4-Aug-26

Former CPS exec charged with scamming pandemic relief programs Chicago Sun-Times20:40 4-Aug-26

Cook County Jail staff checking new arrestee make surprising discovery, sheriff says FOX 32 Chicago19:39 4-Aug-26

Man killed, woman wounded in South Chicago shooting Chicago Sun-Times18:12 4-Aug-26

🌱 Patch AM: Man Who Shot Officer, K-9 Pleads Guilty To Attempted Murder In Chicago: Authorities Patch15:02 4-Aug-26

Horse Thief Hollow’s Barrel-Aged Brew Wins Gold At U.S. Beer Championships Block Club Chicago14:18 4-Aug-26

Little Village Neighbors Want Justice For Mother Of 4 Killed In Hit-And-Run Block Club Chicago14:08 4-Aug-26

Chicago police investigate possible shooting near Dan Ryan in South Loop FOX 32 Chicago13:02 4-Aug-26

Illinois lawmakers decry prison's 'gut-wrenching,' 'heartbreaking' conditions WBEZ Chicago11:37 4-Aug-26

Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan calls gun case against Chicago anti-violence volunteer a 'travesty' Chicago Sun-Times11:31 4-Aug-26

Aurora Man Charged After Fatal Wrong-Way Crash On I-94: ISP Patch00:47 4-Aug-26

Man Who Shot Officer, K-9 Pleads Guilty To Attempted Murder In Chicago: Authorities Patch00:27 4-Aug-26

Chicago Sees Lowest Homicide Total For Any July in Decades WTTW21:47 3-Aug-26

UChicago trauma surgeon has seen gun violence up close. His book calls for solutions. Mercury News20:00 3-Aug-26

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