Chicago Crime

In the last 4 hours
Former Chicago Immigration Judges Discuss Trump Administration Firings WTTW02:01
Chicago’s Top Lawyer on Ethics Reform, the Cost of Police Misconduct Lawsuits WTTW01:45
In the last 8 hours
Video from slain CPD Ofc. Vásquez Lasso's body camera shown in court ABC7 / WLS-TV22:45 17-Jul-25
Yesterday
Ex-Gitmo detainee will be allowed to testify about alleged torture by former Chicago detective WBEZ Chicago21:10 17-Jul-25
Man charged with fatally shooting another during argument on West Side CBS Chicago20:10 17-Jul-25
Jury sees final moments of Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso’s life Chicago Sun-Times19:24 17-Jul-25
Chicago man arrested 8 months after I-290 road rage shooting, police say FOX 32 Chicago18:10 17-Jul-25
Pro-Immigrant, Pro-Palestinian Murals And Southwest Side Restaurant Vandalized Block Club Chicago14:52 17-Jul-25
Man pleads guilty in trying to kidnap girl near Chicago market ABC7 / WLS-TV12:54 17-Jul-25
Chicago shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 wounded FOX 32 Chicago11:42 17-Jul-25
With shootings on rise, city reaches 'critical' deal with anti-violence organization News-Gazette, Illinois10:51 17-Jul-25
3 shot, 1 fatally, on West Side: CPD ABC7 / WLS-TV10:32 17-Jul-25
In the last 7 days
State reps counter Lt. Gov. candidate’s claim that ethics led Illinois energy legislation Just The News23:18 16-Jul-25
Artis Restaurant And Lounge Closes For Good After River North Mass Shooting Block Club Chicago21:54 16-Jul-25
Chicago women lead suburban police on high-speed chase after clothing theft, prosecutors say FOX 32 Chicago20:44 16-Jul-25
Proptech firm raises $48M to combat real estate fraud The Real Deal20:24 16-Jul-25
Man charged in shooting woman, string of North Side crimes: CPD ABC7 / WLS-TV17:34 16-Jul-25
Chicago man arrested one day after woman shot during North Side armed robbery, police say FOX 32 Chicago17:00 16-Jul-25
Chicago man charged with robbing two women, shooting one in Lakeview CBS Chicago16:40 16-Jul-25
Chicago restaurant closes for good after mass shooting leaves four dead FOX 32 Chicago13:57 16-Jul-25
River North lounge shutting down after deadly mass shooting CBS Chicago12:16 16-Jul-25
Report shows big drop in Chicago police traffic stops, but sharp racial disparities persist Chicago Sun-Times11:41 16-Jul-25
River North restaurant closing after 4 killed in mass shooting ABC7 / WLS-TV10:58 16-Jul-25
The impact of weather patterns on increasing violent crime and social cost in South Africa Nature.com07:33 16-Jul-25
U.S. Senate panel holds hearing on cargo thefts, a serious problem in Chicago and beyond CBS Chicago04:38 16-Jul-25
Chicago crime: Teen girl, 17, shot on South Side, police say FOX 32 Chicago04:27 16-Jul-25
Man accused of murder in Near North Side shooting Chicago Sun-Times01:54 16-Jul-25
Ovidio Guzman Lopez — son of El Chapo and head of Sinaloa Cartel — pleads guilty to federal drug charges in Chicago ICE (Press Release)23:36 15-Jul-25
4 Dead, Including Child, After Man Lit Building On Fire Because Ex And Friend Were Dating: Reports Patch23:24 15-Jul-25
With violent crime falling in Chicago, advocates seek to grow successful programs CBS Chicago22:51 15-Jul-25
Chicago Park District’s Internal Review of Douglass Park Pool Shooting Identifies ‘Gaps’ in Oversight WTTW22:48 15-Jul-25
Violence prevention efforts set to expand in Chicago amid decline in shootings, murders Chicago Sun-Times21:47 15-Jul-25
We'll never know if indicted former Ald. Carrie Austin had 'nothing to hide' Chicago Sun-Times21:21 15-Jul-25
Chicago man charged with mail theft, burglary for multiple incidents, authorities say FOX 32 Chicago21:20 15-Jul-25
Park District Says Douglass Park Lifeguard Charged With Shooting 2 Teens Had History Of Conflicts Block Club Chicago21:01 15-Jul-25
Lifeguard charged with murder in Douglass Park shooting had no formal complaints, but history of altercations Chicago Sun-Times20:49 15-Jul-25
Officer was killed by man who made “despicable choices” prosecutor says on first day of trial Chicago Sun-Times20:19 15-Jul-25
June 4 Calls Show CPD Knew Federal Immigration Agents Were Asking for Help South Side Weekly20:05 15-Jul-25
Chicago lifeguard who allegedly shot teens passed all background checks: park district FOX 32 Chicago18:37 15-Jul-25
Park district says accused Douglass Park shooter had previous conflicts CBS Chicago18:17 15-Jul-25
Family, friends say goodbye to victim in River North mass shooting ABC7 / WLS-TV17:49 15-Jul-25
John Hooker, first of ‘ComEd Four’ to be sentenced, gets 1½ years in prison WEEK-TV17:21 15-Jul-25
Chicago man arrested 4 hours after fatally shooting person, police say FOX 32 Chicago17:16 15-Jul-25
Man charged with mail theft, possession of postal key after investigation dating back to 2024 CBS Chicago16:56 15-Jul-25
Chicago rapper Mello Buckzz speaks out about deadly mass shooting outside her listening party FOX 32 Chicago16:15 15-Jul-25
Man charged with murder in shooting at Chicago's Cabrini Rowhouses CBS Chicago14:02 15-Jul-25
Man whose 100 year conviction overturned after 2014 death of girl was shot on Near North Side Chicago Sun-Times13:53 15-Jul-25
5 Horses Dead, Dog Killed In Barn Fire | Reward In Fatal Hit-And-Run | Animal Torture Charges: IL Weekend Patch13:03 15-Jul-25
Chicago woman charged in Kenwood shooting FOX 32 Chicago11:29 15-Jul-25
Ex-MLB Player Danny Serafini Found Guilty of Murdering Father-in-Law in Lake Tahoe Shooting People10:57 15-Jul-25
Man shot near park on North Side: CPD ABC7 / WLS-TV02:43 15-Jul-25
Man Charged in Chicago Apartment Fire That Killed 4 People, Including Pregnant Woman People23:14 14-Jul-25
A Bond Broken: The toll of domestic violence on children CBS News22:25 14-Jul-25
Stolen Prevea van recovered in Chicago, police announce WBAY, Wisconsin19:40 14-Jul-25
Marni Yang in court continuing bid to overturn murder conviction CBS Chicago16:51 14-Jul-25
Family Wants Justice After Bodycam Footage Shows Police Fatally Shoot 19-Year-Old In Back Of Head Block Club Chicago15:21 14-Jul-25
Motorcyclist critically hurt in Chicago hit-and-run crash, police say FOX 32 Chicago14:17 14-Jul-25
NYC's Mamdani's popularity — along with the reactionary ire — echo Harold Washington's insurgency Chicago Sun-Times12:05 14-Jul-25
Business leaders roll out platform to track investments in violence reduction Chicago Sun-Times12:04 14-Jul-25
After Burke and Madigan Convictions, Push for Ethics Reform at Inflection Point: Analysis WTTW11:03 14-Jul-25
3 juveniles charged in robbery after chases end in Chicago and Indiana ABC7 / WLS-TV05:00 14-Jul-25
3 juveniles charged in armed robbery at Cicero gas station, subsequent police chase CBS Chicago03:27 14-Jul-25
Chicago man charged with making false bomb threats, threatening a public official Chicago Sun-Times02:29 14-Jul-25
Motorcyclist, passenger hospitalized in Greater Grand Crossing hit-and-run Chicago Sun-Times02:08 14-Jul-25
2 men wounded in shooting in South Shore CBS Chicago23:33 13-Jul-25
Carjacker abandons infant on sidewalk — but Good Samaritan having a frustrating day ends up in the perfect spot to help The Blaze17:40 13-Jul-25
CPD data shows decrease in shootings, but the battle is far from over ABC7 / WLS-TV17:09 13-Jul-25
Chicago crime: 3 males try to rob, shoot woman on North Side, police say FOX 32 Chicago12:50 13-Jul-25
Man seriously injured in South Loop shooting: CPD ABC7 / WLS-TV12:24 13-Jul-25
Brothers sentenced in Chicago shooting that killed WGN security guard ABC7 / WLS-TV21:39 12-Jul-25
Man allegedly set Austin fire after learning his ex-girlfriend was dating his friend, prosecutors say Chicago Sun-Times20:55 12-Jul-25
Chicago weekend shootings leave 1 dead, 5 hurt, police say CBS Chicago19:47 12-Jul-25
At least 6 shot, 1 fatally, in Chicago weekend shootings: police ABC7 / WLS-TV16:44 12-Jul-25
Chicago crime: Scooter-riding gunman shoots, seriously hurts man, police say FOX 32 Chicago16:29 12-Jul-25
Mass Murderer's Possible Parole Release | Ambulance Crash Lawsuit | Facebook Hate Crime: IL News Patch15:45 12-Jul-25
Suspect in quadruple fatal West Side arson attack to appear in court ABC7 / WLS-TV14:12 12-Jul-25
Chicago crime: Shooting leads to 3-vehicle crash on I-90, police say FOX 32 Chicago13:05 12-Jul-25
Murder, arson charges filed against man, 23, in fatal Austin fire Chicago Sun-Times01:52 12-Jul-25
Man charged with murder, arson after 4 killed in West Side fire: CPD ABC7 / WLS-TV01:29 12-Jul-25
Sinaloa Cartel leader Ovidio Guzmán pleads guilty to drug trafficking and... Mexico News Daily23:54 11-Jul-25
Ovidio Guzman Lopez—Son of 'El Chapo' and a Head of Sinaloa Cartel—Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges in Chicago FBI (Press Release)21:08 11-Jul-25
El Chapo's son pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking charges UPI20:50 11-Jul-25
El Chapo's Son Ovidio Guzmán Pleads Guilty in Chicago, Becomes U.S. Government Witness Latin Times20:29 11-Jul-25
El Chapo's son pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges in Chicago FOX 32 Chicago19:26 11-Jul-25
Shootings, Homicides in Chicago Both Down More than 30% Through First Half of 2025: Police WTTW18:01 11-Jul-25
El Chapo's son expected to take plea deal at Chicago hearing Friday CBS Chicago16:30 11-Jul-25
Quick Tip: Tariff scams ABC7 / WLS-TV12:16 11-Jul-25
The curious case of Father Freddy, a former South Side pastor accused of child sex abuse Chicago Sun-Times11:37 11-Jul-25
'El Chapo' son expected to plead guilty in Chicago court Friday ABC7 / WLS-TV11:25 11-Jul-25
Son of Mexico's 'El Chapo' set to plead guilty in US drugs case MailOnline08:06 11-Jul-25
Judge rules ex-Chicago alderwoman medically unfit to face trial on corruption charges Journal Gazette Times-Courier, Illinois00:44 11-Jul-25
In the last month
Man charged in Little Village fatal shooting over Fourth of July weekend Chicago Sun-Times23:35 10-Jul-25
Father speaks out after son killed in stabbing, fire; ex-wife charged ABC7 / WLS-TV23:13 10-Jul-25
Economist Offers Ways to Reduce 'Gun Violence' Without Gun Control Bearing Arms (Weblog) (Video)22:36 10-Jul-25
Federal Judge in Chicago Sentences Corrupt Confidential Informant to 13 Years in Prison FBI (Press Release)22:06 10-Jul-25
Chicago man charged with murder in Fourth of July weekend shooting, police say FOX 32 Chicago22:03 10-Jul-25
Federal Inmate Sentenced to Additional Seven Years in Prison for Threatening U.S. Probation Officer in Chicago FBI (Press Release)21:21 10-Jul-25
City faces $35.2M in police abuse settlements, 2 tied to disgraced ex-cops Jon Burge and Reynaldo Guevara Chicago Sun-Times20:19 10-Jul-25
Summerville Police: Alleged gang member faces murder charges in Chicago Live 5 News20:07 10-Jul-25
City Poised to Pay $3M to Man Severely Injured During Police Chase WTTW19:53 10-Jul-25
Summerville Police: Alleged gang member faces charges in Chicago homicide Live 5 News19:06 10-Jul-25
Dad of Mello Buckzz, rapper whose party was scene of River North mass shooting, indicted on gun charges Chicago Sun-Times19:01 10-Jul-25
$17 million settlement recommended for man framed by disgraced CPD detective Reynaldo Guevara CBS Chicago18:58 10-Jul-25
City attorneys recommend $12.7M settlement for man cleared of 1982 cop killings CBS Chicago18:28 10-Jul-25
Pay $17M to Man Who Spent 23 Years in Prison After Being Framed by Disgraced Ex-Detective, City Lawyers Recommend WTTW16:55 10-Jul-25
City Lawyers Recommend Paying $2.5M to Family Who Say They Were Held at Gunpoint During Botched No-Knock Raid WTTW15:24 10-Jul-25
Federal judge deems former Chicago alderman accused of bribery unfit for trial Fox News13:14 10-Jul-25
Blue Island police pursuit ends with 2-vehicle crash that injures 9 including boy in West Pullman Chicago Sun-Times12:24 10-Jul-25
New CPD support center will monitor crime on CTA ABC7 / WLS-TV11:50 10-Jul-25
Studio Gang Projects Exhibition Inspired by Horticultural Grafting Opens at Aedes Berlin ArchDaily11:25 10-Jul-25
Woman shot leaving far suburban graduation party sues gun dealer Chicago Sun-Times23:23 9-Jul-25
Man rescued baby after vehicle stolen on West Side with child inside ABC7 / WLS-TV23:17 9-Jul-25
Suspect released without charges in violent death at CTA Loop station: police Chicago Sun-Times19:49 9-Jul-25
Boom Island mass shooting: Gunman arrested in Chicago, facing charges Fox 9, Minnesota18:57 9-Jul-25
Homeland Security swarms parking lot of Chicago's National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture Chicago Sun-Times18:39 9-Jul-25

      
            
      
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