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Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"2 teen boys, man hurt in drive-by shooting on West Side"

"They were standing near the sidewalk around 7:30 p.m. in the 5500 block of West Quincy Street when a black Kia drove by and someone from inside the car opened fire"

CrimeInTheD | Sat 05/18/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Man shot, killed inside Ashburn home"

"Cozenn Johnson, 54, was inside a home in the 3800 block of West 85th Street when someone fired shots around 4:35 p.m."

CrimeInTheD | Fri 05/17/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"After 100 years, Rondout train robbery still captures the imagination as biggest in U.S. history"

"Late on a Thursday 100 years ago at a remote rural crossing near unincorporated Rondout in central Lake County, armed gunmen executed what is considered the largest train robbery in U.S. history. With..."

CrimeInTheD | Fri 05/17/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Chicago cop takes stand at his murder trial, claims girlfriend accidentally shot herself during struggle over gun"

"Pierre Tyler testified that Andris Wofford shot herself as he tried to grab a gun from her during an argument over child support. Tyler admitted to making a “series of stupid, bad decisions” in a half-hearted attempt to cover up the fact he had been at the scene."

CrimeInTheD | Fri 05/17/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Cops take to Dunkin’ rooftops to raise money for Special Olympics"

"There was a large police presence Friday morning at most Dunkin’ locations as officers and support staff collected donations for Special Olympics Illinois. In Schaumburg, officers secured a location..."

CrimeInTheD | Fri 05/17/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Gunfight in Gage Park leaves 3 shot including 14-year-old boy critically wounded"

"It happened about 9:05 p.m. in the 3200 block of West 55th Street, police said."

CrimeInTheD | Fri 05/17/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Motorist shot, killed in Calumet Heights"

"The man, 38, was shot while driving near the 2400 block of East 91st Street about 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, Chicago police said."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/16/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Motorist shot, killed in Calumet Heights"

"The man, 38, was shot while driving near the 2400 block of East 91st Street about 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, Chicago police said."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/16/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Off-duty Chicago police officer dies by apparent suicide in West Loop home"

"The 29-year-old officer was found inside a home in the 1600 block of West Warren Boulevard with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, police said."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/16/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Dolton Trustee Andrew Holmes fired as crisis responder after sex assault allegations"

"Andrew Holmes is accused of sexually assaulting a Dolton village employee in a Las Vegas hotel room in May 2023. He has denied wrongdoing."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/16/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Dolton Trustee Andrew Holmes fired as crisis responder after sex assault allegations"

"Holmes is accused of sexually assaulting a Dolton village employee in a Las Vegas hotel room in May 2023. He has denied wrongdoing."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/16/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Motorist fatally shot, crashes in Calumet Heights"

"The unidentified victim was shot in the 2400 block of East 91st Street but ended up in the 9000 block of South Yates Boulevard, police said."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/16/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| abc7chicago


"'The world's fault': Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks out amid Russian assault"

"The situation in Ukraine is so serious that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had to cancel a planned trip to Spain and come straight to Kharkiv -- the country's second largest city, which is again in real danger from the Russian advance."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/16/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Pedestrian struck, killed by driver in Little Italy"

"The 44-year-old was in the 1300 block of South Halsted Street when someone in a car hit him around 7:15 p.m., police said."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/15/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Man found shot to death in a truck in Englewood"

"Officers responding about 8:50 p.m. Wednesday to the 800 block of West 59th Street found the 35-year-old in a pickup truck with multiple gunshot wounds to his body, police said."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/15/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Former Loretto Hospital executive accused of embezzling nearly $500,000"

"Heather Bergdahl, 37, a former hospital administrator, is accused of sending checks worth nearly $500,000 to another individual and receving thousands in return. The charges derive from an ongoing federal grand jury investigation into the Austin hospital's COVID-19 vaccination program."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/15/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Attorney: Judge orders names of officers in fatal Carol Stream shooting to be released"

"A federal judge has ordered the village of Carol Stream to release the names of six police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old man in February, according to an attorney for the ma..."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/15/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"1 killed, 2 hurt in shooting outside Englewood store"

"The men were in a store parking lot in the 700 block of West 71st Street about 9:40 p.m. Tuesday when someone fired shots, Chicago police said. A 35-year-old man was killed. Two others were wounded."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/15/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Man walking to his car is shot to death in Bridgeview"

"About 5 a.m., Arturo Cantu was found shot multiple times in the 7300 block of West 79th Street, Bridgeview police said."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/15/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Family sues over killing of assistant principal in Loop high-rise"

"“We have been patient despite believing there is more than enough evidence to move forward with an arrest,” said family of Abnerd Joseph, who was killed by a neighbor last year."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/15/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Bartlett power outage caused by crash involving driver charged with DUI"

"A power outage affecting approximately 800 Bartlett residents late Monday afternoon was caused by a vehicle striking and damaging a utility pole, leading to its driver being charged with driving under..."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/15/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Arnold Palmer's green jacket among Masters Tournament items stolen in theft admitted to in Chicago"

"Richard Globensky of Georgia pleaded guilty Wednesday to one criminal charge for which he faces a maximum of 10 years behind bars."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/15/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| abc7chicago


"Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico wounded in shooting"

"Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon and taken to a hospital."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/15/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"3 shot, 1 fatally, outside Englewood store"

"The three men were in the parking lot of a store when shots were fired about 9:40 p.m., police said."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/15/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"DuPage County State’s Attorney preparing lawsuit against county clerk over bills"

"The ongoing feud between the DuPage County clerk’s office and the county board could soon find its way to a courtroom. County board members Tuesday learned the state’s attorney’s office is prepa..."

CrimeInTheD | Tue 05/14/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Passengers, robbery victims recall CTA attacks carried out by female crew: 'I'm very paranoid'"

"Four robberies or batteries occurred on the Red Line from May 6 through May 10, all carried out by at least four young women, Chicago police said in a community alert."

CrimeInTheD | Tue 05/14/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| abc7chicago


"Police pursue car stolen out of Lincolnwood, arrest suspect who fled on foot in Skokie"

"A person has been arrested on Tuesday afternoon after a police pursuit in north suburban Skokie."

CrimeInTheD | Tue 05/14/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Claiming self-defense, Chicago police officer plans to take stand on murder charges in girlfriend's shooting"

"Pierre Tyler, 32, is accused of killing Andris Wofford – the mother of his 9-month-old child -- during an argument over whether he had secretly married another woman."

CrimeInTheD | Tue 05/14/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Rookie Palatine police officer honored for saving man from drowning"

"Palatine police officer Shane Murray has only been on the force since August, but it hasn’t taken long for him to make an impression. Murray received his department’s Lifesaving Award during Monda..."

CrimeInTheD | Tue 05/14/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| mercurynews


"A man fell asleep in an Oakland motel with his girlfriend and cousin. Hours later, he allegedly awoke to gunfire and his girlfriend holding the pistol"

"A 29-year-old woman is facing charges of murdering her boyfriend’s cousin, and the only eyewitness says she claimed the victim was trying to poison her."

CrimeInTheD | Tue 05/14/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Armed robbers, including one wielding hammer, target four businesses in three hours overnight"

"The robberies were reported in several neighborhoods including Back of the Yards, Greektown and two in Albany Park, police said."

CrimeInTheD | Tue 05/14/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"5-year-old recounts attack that left 11-year-old brother dead, mother wounded: 'I saw blood everywhere'"

"Hours after Jayden Perkins was stabbed to death March 13, an advocate sat down with his younger brother, who says his mother's ex-boyfriend attacked them. Crosetti Brand, the alleged killer, who is acting as his own attorney, doesn't want the tape introduced as evidence."

CrimeInTheD | Mon 05/13/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Woman shot, killed in Washington Park home"

"The woman, 21, was found with a gunshot wound on the kitchen floor of a home in the 6100 block of South King Drive about 9:55 p.m. Sunday."

CrimeInTheD | Mon 05/13/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Lake County coroner releases ID of Grayslake man killed in Sunday fire"

"Officials identified the 44-year-old man killed early Sunday when a fire broke out inside a Grayslake-area house as Thomas Morley. Preliminary autopsy results indicate Morley’s death is consistent w..."

CrimeInTheD | Mon 05/13/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Man killed in Crestwood car crash"

"Two vehicles were traveling near Car-Sag Road and 127th Street when they crashed around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, the Crestwood Police Department said."

CrimeInTheD | Mon 05/13/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Neighbors shaken after 24-year-old father shot and killed in Dunning"

"Zet Rodriguez-Lara had a 6-month-old daughter and family members remember him as a \"great father, friend and brother,\" according to a GoFundMe page."

CrimeInTheD | Mon 05/13/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Man dies days after gas station shooting in South Shore"

"Malik Washington, 24, and man, 35, were standing outside a gas station May 2 in the 6700 block of South Jeffery Boulevard when a car drove by and someone from inside opened fire around 7:30 p.m."

CrimeInTheD | Mon 05/13/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Sheriff: Masked man armed with pistol robs Deer Park gas station"

"Lake County sheriff’s detectives are investigating the armed robbery early Monday of a gas station in Deer Park. According to sheriff’s police, deputies responded to the business in the 20000 bloc..."

CrimeInTheD | Mon 05/13/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Teen killed, two passengers critically injured in Glenview crash"

"A 17-year-old boy was killed and two other people left critically injured after two vehicle crash Sunday night in Glenview, police said. The crash occurred shortly after 11 p.m. in the 1200 block of E..."

CrimeInTheD | Mon 05/13/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| nydailynews


"3 people killed, 12 wounded in mass shooting in south Alabama"

"Gunfire erupted around 10 p.m. near Stockton. The town of about 550 people sits about 20 miles north of Mobile."

CrimeInTheD | Mon 05/13/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Teen wounded in Loop knife attack"

"A 15-year-old boy was on the sidewalk in the 100 block of North Dearborn Avenue about 4:40 p.m. Sunday when four men approached him, two of whom produced knives and stabbed him in the back, police said."

CrimeInTheD | Sun 05/12/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Man critically injured in West Garfield Park shooting"

"A man, 40, was on the sidewalk in the 3900 block of West Madison Avenue about 7:10 p.m. when a vehicle pulled up and someone inside fired shots, hitting the man in both legs, police said."

CrimeInTheD | Sun 05/12/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Chicago police release photos of 6 female suspects in CTA Red Line robberies"

"In the robberies, which occurred May 6-10, the suspects allegedly approached female passengers on CTA property, engaged in a physical altercation with the passengers and robbed them of their belongings, authorities said."

CrimeInTheD | Sun 05/12/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"On Mother's Day, moms of missing refuse to give up searching and hoping"

"Kierra Coles has been reported missing for nearly six years. Diamond Bynum and King Walker were last seen July 25, 2015, at their home near Fifth Avenue and Matthews Street in Gary, Ind."

CrimeInTheD | Sun 05/12/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Man shot, wounded in South Shore"

"A man, 39, was on the street in the 6800 block of South Dante Avenue at about 6:10 p.m. when he was shot in the head, police said. He was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition."

CrimeInTheD | Sun 05/12/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Man wounded in Roseland shooting"

"A man, 22, was in an alley near the 10800 block of South Indiana Avenue just before 5 p.m. Sunday, when he was shot in the neck, police said. He was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in critical condition."

CrimeInTheD | Sun 05/12/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| abc7chicago


"Serious car crash in Crestwood shuts down Cal Sag Road, police say"

"A road in southwest suburban Crestwood was shut down after a serious crash Sunday. Authorities said at least one person is seriously hurt."

CrimeInTheD | Sun 05/12/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Judge orders detention for man accused of raping disabled woman at Marklund"

"A man accused of impregnating a disabled resident of a Marklund home has been ordered held in custody while his case is pending. Kane County Judge Lark Cowart ruled Sunday that Isaiah S. Fields, 22, o..."

CrimeInTheD | Sun 05/12/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Man killed in Grayslake-area house fire"

"A 44-year-old man was killed early Sunday after fire broke out in a home near Grayslake, authorities said. The fire was reported shortly before 12:40 a.m. at a residence in the in the 17800 block of W..."

CrimeInTheD | Sun 05/12/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Man pleads guilty in vehicle theft from Algonquin dealership, gets 4-year prison term"

"A Rockford man accused of stealing a vehicle from an Algonquin dealership pleaded guilty to burglary Friday and was sentenced to four years in prison. Additional charges against Ted Tran, 36, of the 2..."

CrimeInTheD | Sat 05/11/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| abc7chicago


"Stabbing deaths of man, woman investigated as murder-suicide in Joliet, police say"

"A man killed his wife Saturday in Joliet during an argument and then killed himself, according to police in the southwest suburb. The couple were in the process of divorcing."

CrimeInTheD | Sat 05/11/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Deaths of man, woman investigated as murder-suicide in Joliet"

"Investigators believe a 32-year-old man stabbed his wife, 35, during an argument at a home in the 3400 block of Pandola Avenue and then stabbed himself."

CrimeInTheD | Sat 05/11/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| abc7chicago


"Sean 'Diddy' Combs asks judge to dismiss 'false' claim that he, others raped 17-year-old girl"

"Sean \"Diddy\" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003."

CrimeInTheD | Sat 05/11/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Man shot to death during fight in Grand Crossing"

"About 4:30 a.m., a 30-year-old man and another person were in the 7400 block of South State Street when an argument turned physical, according to Chicago police."

CrimeInTheD | Sat 05/11/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Motorist dies after shooting, crash in Woodlawn"

"The male victim was found with a gunshot wound to the chest about 7:20 p.m. inside a car that crashed into a wall in the 6700 block of South Woodlawn Avenue."

CrimeInTheD | Fri 05/10/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Stateville may close as early as September under Pritzker’s prison plan"

"SPRINGFIELD — Stateville Correctional Center could close as early as September under a plan laid out by Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration on Friday. Top officials with the Illinois Department of C..."

CrimeInTheD | Fri 05/10/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Former lawyer who suffered stroke awarded $41 million in medical malpractice lawsuit"

"Craig Pierce, who lives in downstate Bushnell, is paralyzed on the left side of his body and has severe cognitive deficiencies as a result of the stroke."

CrimeInTheD | Fri 05/10/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Former lawyer who suffered stroke awarded $41 million in medical malpractice lawsuit"

"Craig Pierce, who lives in downstate Bushnell, is paralyzed on the left side of his body and has severe cognitive deficiencies as a result of the stroke."

CrimeInTheD | Fri 05/10/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Judge seals records in case of man accused of killing 11-year-old boy, critically injuring mother"

"Prosecutors in the case of Crosetti Brand said said they expect to file documents containing allegations of prior incidents involving Brand \"which are not of public record and are of a sensitive nature.”"

CrimeInTheD | Fri 05/10/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Man fatally shot while walking in Dunning"

"The man was walking in the 3900 block of North Pittsburgh Avenue when someone fired shots, striking him in the chest."

CrimeInTheD | Fri 05/10/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"5 North Side businesses robbed in just over 2 hours overnight"

"During one heist in West Ridge the robber fired a gun at a liquor store staffer but no one was hurt, police said."

CrimeInTheD | Fri 05/10/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Why suburban police, lawmakers want to make fleeing from cops a felony"

"In his more than two decades as a law enforcement officer, Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres has witnessed plenty of reckless behavior and dangerous driving on suburban roads. But nothing compares t..."

CrimeInTheD | Fri 05/10/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"The ups and downs of Mayor Brandon Johnson's roller coaster first year"

"From endorsing a new Bears' stadium to revoking the subminimum wage, Johnson’s critics and allies examine where he and the city are going."

CrimeInTheD | Fri 05/10/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Woman found shot to death inside North Lawndale home"

"Officers conducted a well-being check at the home and found the 27-year-old on the kitchen floor with gunshot wounds to her body, police said."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/09/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"1 hospitalized in crash on Kennedy Expressway"

"One of the drivers attempted to leave the scene, but an off-duty Chicago police officer who witnessed the crash pulled over and held the driver at gunpoint until troopers arrived, state police said."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/09/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Libertyville man accused of stabbing an elderly man in Chicago faces multiple felony charges"

"A Libertyville man wanted on a charge of attempted murder in the stabbing of an elderly man on a public bus in Chicago recently was taken into custody by a fugitive task force, authorities said. Stani..."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/09/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Brother of convicted businessman set to plead guilty to charges of lying to FBI"

"Joseph Weiss, brother of clout-heavy businessman James Weiss, has agreed to plead guilty to charges he lied to FBI agents looking into his brothers ties to the Chicago Outfit. He will appear in court May 20."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/09/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Driver cited in 2023 crash that killed Wheaton woman"

"Sixteen months after a Wheaton pedestrian was struck and killed by an SUV on Roosevelt Road, a motorist from Batavia has been issued a traffic citation in connection with the crash. According to polic..."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/09/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Campton Hills trustee resigns amid legal fight with state’s attorney"

"After barely serving a year, Campton Hills Trustee Timothy Morgan resigned at the end of Tuesday’s village board meeting. He said he was tired of fighting the Kane County state’s attorney’s offi..."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/09/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Community warning issued after string of armed robberies in Bucktown"

"In each robbery, four males wearing masks and black clothing got out of a gray Dodge Durango and pointed a gun with an extended magazine at the victims before demanding and taking their property."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/09/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Ascension health care investigating cyberattack"

"The Ascension health care system is investigating a cyberattack and alerted patients that some operations had been disrupted. On Wednesday, “we detected unusual activity on select technology network..."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/09/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"1 dead, 1 wounded in Bridgeport drive-by shooting"

"The pair were standing outside about 3:11 a.m. Monday in the 3100 block of South May Street when a vehicle drove by and a male fired shots from inside, Chicago police said."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/09/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Two women killed in dump truck crash identified"

"Two women killed in a crash near Wauconda Wednesday that caused a dump truck to tip over have been identified by the Lake County coroner. Carmen Zeron, 48, of Waukegan, was identified as the driver of..."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/09/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Antioch police latest to install automated license plate readers"

"In an effort to combat what authorities called a surge in crime across the suburbs, the Antioch Police Department has become the latest law enforcement agency to install automated license plate recogn..."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/08/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Relatives of Ariana Molina, 9, slain in mass shooting among several calling for justice in unsolved homicides"

"Baltazar Enriquez, the director of the Little Village Community Council, asked that the police department solve each homicide as quickly as they cleared the murder of Officer Luis Huesca who was killed on his way home in Gage Park after his shift late last month."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/08/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| nydailynews


"NYC Mayor Adams: Rikers is ready for Trump if judge jails him over hush money trial gag order"

"Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan has been dangling the possibility of jailing Trump for weeks in response to incendiary remarks the former president has made around his trial into alleged…"

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/08/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Lisle police chief out following complaint"

"Lisle’s top cop has stepped down as chief and will retire from the department in October as part of an agreement following an employee complaint against the embattled chief. On Monday, village trust..."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/08/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Prosecutors won't file hate crime charges against man who yelled racist slurs at Utah women's basketball team"

"The deputy attorney for the city of Coeur d'Alene wrote in a charging decision document that though the use of the slur was \"detestable\" and \"incredibly offensive,\" there wasn't evidence suggesting that the man was threatening physical harm to the women or to their property."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/08/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| abc7chicago


"Man tells police he killed 80-year-old father; weapons found at California home, gas station"

"A man has been arrested Wednesday, after police in Sanger, California said he told them he killed his father."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/08/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Suspect held after woman, 45, shot by neighbor in Lockport Township"

"Witnesses told authorities the woman was shot by a 70-year-old neighbor who they saw walking around the property."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/08/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Two killed, one gravely injured in dump truck crash near Wauconda"

"Two people are dead and another was gravely injured in a crash this morning involving an overturned dump truck near Wauconda, according to authorities at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Fairfield ..."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/08/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Police: Arlington Heights man beat victim with gun"

"A 47-year-old Arlington Heights man is being held in the Cook County jail on accusations he struck a person in the head with a gun last month at a Glenview motel. Dirk Hugo, of the 200 block of North ..."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/08/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Pair charged in armed robbery of Lake County convenience store"

"Authorities have arrested two men in connection with the armed robbery last month of a Lake County convenience store. Bryan Campos, 26, of the 2100 block of Hawthorne Lane in Waukegan, faces a charge ..."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/08/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Armed robbers hit 3 businesses in 30 minutes overnight: police"

"No arrests have been made in any of the similar heists, which happened in Pilsen, Bucktown and Back of the Yards, police said."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/08/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| nydailynews


"Accused NYC jewel thief’s girlfriend describes how he swindled his way into her heart"

"The girlfriend of accused international jewel thief Yaorong Wan said he swindled his way into her heart and home — but gave her a diamond ring to show his affection."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/08/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| mercurynews


"Elizabeth Holmes’ projected release from prison is moved closer"

"Projected release dates are subject to change, depending on an inmate’s behavior and participation in programs, according to the prisons bureau."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/08/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Woman accused of DUI, fleeing from police with child in car denied pretrial release"

"A DuPage County judge has ruled that a DeKalb woman accused of drinking and driving and fleeing Wheaton police with her 12-year-old daughter in the car must remain in custody as she waits to stand tri..."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/08/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Michigan woman gets 20 years in prison for 2003 murder of newborn twins found in Chicago area trash bin"

"The twin boys were found June. 6, 2003, in a trash bin in unincorporated Stickney Township. Their deaths were ruled homicides after autopsies revealed the boys had been born alive and died of asphyxiation, officials said. Detectives used genetic genealogy technology to track down Antoinette Briley…"

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/08/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Motorist slain while trying to get past Gage Park 'street takeover' was days away from moving due to violence"

"Guillermo Caballero Jr. was trying to drive home from a party early Sunday when violent participants of a street takeover, including one who jumped on the hood of his car, fatally shot him in the 2300 block of West 59th Street."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/08/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Sheriff’s office seeking teen missing from Gurnee area since April 23"

"Lake County sheriff’s police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing endangered teen last seen two weeks ago in the Gurnee area. Maja Pietrusiewicz, 18, was reported missing Sunday,..."

CrimeInTheD | Tue 05/07/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Man, 64, shot to death in Calumet Heights"

"Around 9 p.m., a 64-year-old man was walking on the sidewalk in the 9100 block of South Stony Island Avenue when someone approached and shot him in the head and chest, Chicago police said."

CrimeInTheD | Tue 05/07/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Man, 64, shot to death in Calumet Heights"

"Around 9 p.m., a 64-year-old man was walking on the sidewalk in the 9100 block of South Stony Island Avenue when someone approached and shot him in the head and chest, Chicago police said."

CrimeInTheD | Tue 05/07/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Man fatally struck by Metra train in Des Plaines"

"A Metra train fatally struck a pedestrian Monday evening in Des Plaines, according to Des Plaines police. About 7:15 p.m., a 56-year-old man was hit by inbound Metra train No. 666 at the Des Plaines s..."

CrimeInTheD | Mon 05/06/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"2 wounded in shooting outside Wrigley Field"

"A man and woman were standing outside the ballpark Sunday in the 1000 block of West Addison Street when a male approached them and opened fire."

CrimeInTheD | Mon 05/06/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Arlington Heights police bring on full-time crisis counselor despite cut in federal funding"

"Though federal grant funding runs out this summer, Arlington Heights trustees agreed Monday to commit village funds to keep a police department crisis counselor employed at least through the end of th..."

CrimeInTheD | Mon 05/06/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of woman in Jeffrey Manor"

"Marable Timile, 58, was arrested Monday in the 700 block of East 111th Street in Pullman. He was being sought in connection with the shooting death Saturday of a woman."

CrimeInTheD | Mon 05/06/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Police issue notice of armed robberies in Albany Park, Grand Central"

"In a series of incidents in April, the offenders exit a dark car and wear all-black clothing and black ski masks, police said."

CrimeInTheD | Mon 05/06/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Illinois GOP advance 2 human trafficking victim protection bills as others remain in limbo"

"After Illinois received another failing grade from a national advocacy group, state House Republicans have introduced legislation aimed at further protecting victims and prosecuting perpetrators of hu..."

CrimeInTheD | Mon 05/06/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Man charged with attempted murder in McHenry dog attack"

"Raymond Link, 47, was walking with his unleashed dog in Peterson Park on Sunday when police say his dog attacked a 59-year-old woman who was walking her dog."

CrimeInTheD | Mon 05/06/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"15-year-old boy shot, wounded in Archer Heights restaurant"

"The boy was at the restaurant EL G-FE at 4253 W 47th St. about 2:30 p.m. when a man approached and started firing, police said. He was hospitalized in fair condition. A nearby elementary school was temporarily placed on lockdown."

CrimeInTheD | Mon 05/06/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"City Bureau, Invisible Institute win Pulitzer Prize for series on missing persons cases in Chicago"

"The two Chicago-based journalism nonprofit newsrooms garnered the Local Reporting award on Monday for the “Missing in Chicago” series. Invisible Institute also won a second Pulitzer for audio reporting."

CrimeInTheD | Mon 05/06/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Lake Zurich resident loses $1.58 million to scammers posing as Chinese police"

"A Lake Zurich resident lost more than $1.5 million through a scheme in which they were tricked into sending money to someone posing as a member of Chinese law enforcement, police said Monday. The scam..."

CrimeInTheD | Mon 05/06/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| mercurynews


"Mystery of woman missing on road trip solved by stranger examining aerial images"

"Four days after she left Idaho, Gwen Brunelle’s van was found abandoned in a pullout off an Oregon highway."

CrimeInTheD | Mon 05/06/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Motorist sought in Bucktown hit-and-run"

"A pedestrian was in a crosswalk near 2100 W. Armitage Ave. about 10:51 p.m. Saturday when a blue sedan hit the person and fled westbound on Armitage from North Hoyne Avenue, police said."

CrimeInTheD | Sun 05/05/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"1 killed, 2 others wounded in Chatham shooting"

"Three men were in the 7900 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue about 5:07 p.m. Sunday when four people with handguns approached and fired shots, police said. One man died. Three others are hospitalized."

CrimeInTheD | Sun 05/05/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Man fatally shot in Greater Grand Crossing"

"A man, 51, was in the 6800 block of South Prairie Avenue when he was hit in the legs and chest by gunfire, police said. He died at a hospital."

CrimeInTheD | Sun 05/05/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Police: Elgin man arrested while fleeing shooting scene"

"An Elgin man was arrested Saturday evening at the scene of a shooting in Harvard, police said. The Harvard Police Department and Harvard Fire Protection District responded to a call at 6:28 p.m. Sat..."

CrimeInTheD | Sun 05/05/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Person shot to death in Gage Park"

"Someone likely shot him through the front windshield of his vehicle as he was driving in Gage Park, according to Chicago police."

CrimeInTheD | Sun 05/05/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Lombard police investigating ‘swatting’ at Yorktown Center"

"Lombard police responded to reports Saturday of an armed person at Yorktown Center mall, but later determined the report likely was a case of “swatting.” Swatting is a term used to describe when a..."

CrimeInTheD | Sun 05/05/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"2 shot, 1 fatally, on Lower West Side"

"A witness told police they saw a white SUV fleeing the scene."

CrimeInTheD | Sun 05/05/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| abc7chicago


"Future journalists at Learn South Chicago sharpen skills on school's newscast"

"A group of young students is making Chicago Proud as they hone their journalism skills."

CrimeInTheD | Sat 05/04/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Man found shot to death on West Side"

"Around 1:50 a.m., the man was found shot in the head on the sidewalk in the 3800 block of West Flournoy Street, Chicago police said."

CrimeInTheD | Sat 05/04/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Employee of Humboldt Park business wounded in shootout during attempted robbery"

"The employee, a 45-year-old man, exchanged gunfire Friday night with two people who entered the business in the 2900 block of West North Avenue and announced a robbery."

CrimeInTheD | Sat 05/04/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Man shot and killed in East Garfield Park"

"Just after midnight, a 49-year-old man was standing in the street in the 3000 block of West Warren Boulevard when someone exited a white sedan and opened fire, Chicago police said."

CrimeInTheD | Sat 05/04/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"2 men charged in deadly Rogers Park shooting"

"A man was killed and another wounded in the shooting April 9 in the 6900 block of North Glenwood Avenue."

CrimeInTheD | Fri 05/03/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Wauconda man in custody after 2-hour standoff with police"

"A Wauconda man is in police custody after a two-hour standoff that started when he barricaded himself in his house, police said. Officers responded to the residence on the 600 block of Larkdale Row at..."

CrimeInTheD | Fri 05/03/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Death of Lake County jail inmate under investigation, awaiting toxicology test results"

"The death of a 61-year-old Chicago man incarcerated at the Lake County jail in Waukegan Friday morning remains under investigation following a preliminary autopsy, pending toxicology results and furth..."

CrimeInTheD | Fri 05/03/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Woman killed in Sugar Grove crash identified"

"The Kane County coroner’s office has identified a person killed in a crash in Sugar Grove Wednesday morning. Emma Grzesik, 18, of Maple Park, was killed making a left turn off Route 47 onto Waubonse..."

CrimeInTheD | Fri 05/03/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Relative's bank card crucial to tracking down suspect charged with killing Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca"

"The suspect, Xavier Tate, 22, had used the card in a store not long before Huesca was gunned down shortly before 3 a.m. April 21 in the 3100 block of West 56th Street, Police Supt. Larry Snelling said at a news conference before Tate was to make his first court appearance on first-degree murder…"

CrimeInTheD | Fri 05/03/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Man, 54, fatally shot on Roseland sidewalk"

"The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was pronounced dead."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/02/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"'Go into your house' Witness recounts end of manhunt for suspect in killing of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca"

"Police say Xavier Tate was taken into custody without incident shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday at an apartment complex in Glendale Heights. The slain officer’s own handcuffs were used to detain him, sources said."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/02/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Jay Robert Nash, prolific Chicago crime author, dies at 86"

"Mr. Nash wrote books on crime and cinema that sated buffs before the age of Wikipedia and IMDB."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/02/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Kia, Hyundai owners can get free anti-theft upgrade this weekend"

"The upgrade includes wheel locks, a software update and an immobilizer protection sleeve for vehicles that can’t receive the update."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/02/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Naperville police to host Youth Academy"

"Naperville high school students can sign up for a six-week youth academy course through the police department. The academy begins on May 30 and meets every Thursday through July 11, excluding July 4...."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/02/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| nydailynews


"Ousted ABC News meteorologist Rob Marciano fired after ‘screaming match’: report"

"Marciano’s abrupt departure was linked to alleged inappropriate behavior on set. The final straw was a “heated screaming match” with a “GMA” producer, sources say."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/02/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Man dies after being stabbed during argument in Austin"

"The man tried to choke the woman he was arguing with, and she stabbed him in the neck, police said."

CrimeInTheD | Thu 05/02/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Suspect in slaying of Officer Luis Huesca arrested in Glendale Heights — with Huesca’s own handcuffs"

"The suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca was arrested Wednesday in west suburban Glendale Heights — with the slain officer’s own handcuffs use..."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/01/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Suspect in slaying of Officer Luis Huesca arrested in Glendale Heights — with Huesca's own handcuffs"

"Xavier L. Tate Jr., 22, was taken into custody without incident shortly after 7 p.m. following a “multi-state investigation” that also involved CPD and “many other” law enforcement agencies."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/01/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Boy, 15, shot during fight at Ogden Park"

"The boy was shot in the leg and taken to Comer Children’s Hospital in good condition, police said."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/01/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"1 killed, 1 wounded in Woodlawn shooting"

"The two were standing on a sidewalk about 4:50 p.m. in the 6600 block of South Blackstone Avenue when someone fired shots, police said."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/01/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Public aids Island Lake police in identifying station vandal"

"Inundated with tips from the public, Island Lake police say they have identified the woman who damaged the police station lobby early Tuesday for yet unknown reasons. “We do have a suspect thanks t..."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/01/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Teen charged in Naperville shooting released"

"An 18-year-old male charged in an April shooting in Naperville has been released from jail. The teen, who was 17 at the time of the shooting, is charged with aggravated robbery in connection with an A..."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/01/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Apparent murder-suicide under investigation in Vernon Hills"

"A 67-year-old woman and 77-year-old man were both found shot to death Wednesday morning inside a home in the 400 block of Cherry Valley Road."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/01/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"5 Lake County inmates charged in McHenry County jail fight"

"Five Lake County inmates housed in the McHenry County jail are facing charges in connection with a jail fight that left three other inmates injured. Felix E. Guadarrama, 30, of Waukegan; Javier Franco..."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/01/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"5 Lake County inmates charged in McHenry County jail fight"

"Five Lake County inmates housed in the McHenry County jail are facing charges in connection with a jail fight that left three other inmates injured. Felix E. Guadarrama, 30, of Waukegan; Javier Franco..."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/01/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Police investigating armed robbery of Arlington Heights store"

"Arlington Heights police are investigating the reported armed robbery of a liquor store over the weekend. According to police, an employee of the business in the 1700 block of West Algonquin Road repo..."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/01/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| mercurynews


"H-1B visa: Feds say they fixed loophole that opened way for massive fraud"

"Soon after the new system began, a number of employers started creating new companies and working together to submit multiple registrations for the same workers to up their lottery odds."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/01/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| dailyherald


"Waubonsee Community College student killed in crash"

"A Waubonsee Community College student was killed Tuesday morning at an entrance to the college’s Sugar Grove campus. The victim was an 18-year-old Maple Park resident, according to the college and S..."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/01/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Ride share passenger takes off with vehicle in Old Town"

"No one was injured and detectives are investigating the theft."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/01/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

Metro Crime Daily | Posted: .| suntimes


"Boy, 16, shot while in Woodlawn home"

"The boy was in good condition at the University of Chicago Medical Center suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower back."

CrimeInTheD | Wed 05/01/2024 | Published by: metrocrimedaily

 
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