Damon R. Sheffield

A high-speed pursuit that began in Indiana came to a dramatic halt in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood when a suspect, who initiated a police chase with a toddler in his car, was apprehended after attempting to flee on foot.

On the streets of Chicago, a narrative of petty crime has culminated in the arrest of 53-year-old Tuhan Waller, who now faces charges of retail theft. Accused of multiple felonies, Waller's alleged spree of taking merchandise from various retail stores has been brought to an abrupt halt. According to the

A former executive director stands accused of embezzling millions from a nonprofit dedicated to providing affordable housing in the Chicago area. William Schneider, who helmed the organization from 2018 to 2022, allegedly transferred cash and real estate assets to personal accounts, deceitfully claiming legitimacy through fabricated documents. According to an indictment

In a tale of betrayal of public trust, the former head of the Markham Public Library, Xavier Menzies, has been found guilty of fraud and sentenced to two solid years in the confines of a federal prison for pocketing more than $770,000 that rightfully belonged to the institution he was tasked with overseeing. According to

Residents and workers in the McKinley Park neighborhood are on edge after a series of armed robberies targeting food delivery drivers. The Chicago Police Department has issued a business alert for the 9th District, detailing multiple recent incidents in which delivery drivers were confronted and robbed by assailants wielding guns.

A violent incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon near East Chicago Lighthouse Academy when a 13-year-old allegedly stabbed another student, a 14-year-old, with scissors, according to WGN-TV. Police were called to the scene at approximately 3:30 p.m., with the report emerging from the 3900 block of Pulaski Street, where the school is located.

The Cook County legal system has stirred up significant backlash after dismissing charges against Patrick O'Donnell, a 32-year-old Oak Lawn police officer. O'Donnell was accused of using excessive force during the arrest of Hadi Abuatelah, a 17-year-old Palestinian American boy in 2022. Cook County prosecutors dropped all charges one day before the bench trial was set to commence, reported NBC Chicago.

Travelers at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport faced significant delays as a ground stop enacted early Friday morning due to inclement winter weather, leading to a backed-up morning filled with lengthy lines and frustrations, NBC Chicago reported. Operations later shifted to a ground delay status, with resultant delays extending up to 40 minutes, and airport scenes showcasing heavy security and substantial check-in queues as travelers navigated the seasonal tumult.

Early Saturday morning, tragedy struck on the South Side of Chicago, where a shooting incident resulted in the death of a 23-year-old man and the critical injury of a 23-year-old woman. The Chicago Police Department reported to the scene in the 1700 block of East 67th Street shortly before 2 a.m., following reports of gunfire. According to WGN-TV, officers found both victims inside a residence, each with multiple gunshot wounds.

The Chicago Police Department has issued a community alert for Austin's 15th District residents following a reported incident of aggravated criminal sexual assault. The assault took place on the 1000 block of South Cicero Avenue in the early hours of December 21, 2024. According to the police report, a male offender threatened a male juvenile victim with a knife and coerced the victim into performing a sexual act.