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CPD Squad Car Collides with CTA Bus in Ukrainian Village

2 officers among 3 hospitalized after early morning crash

Video Casts Doubt on DHS Claims About Shooting of Chicago Teacher's Assistant

Footage shows federal agents may have exaggerated details about the incident that left Marimar Martinez shot five times

Massive Police Response After Crash in Chicago's Lawndale Neighborhood

Around 20 police cars responded to the scene on Thursday evening.

Attorney Accuses ICE of Fabricating Evidence in Chicago Shooting

Marimar Martinez was shot multiple times by an ICE agent in October 2025, and her lawyer claims the agency has lied about the incident.

Ex-Chicago Cop Invokes 5th Amendment in Wrongful Conviction Trial

Disgraced former detective Reynaldo Guevara refuses to answer questions about alleged misconduct in 1989 murder case

Video Casts Doubt on DHS Claims About Shooting of Chicago Teacher's Assistant

Footage shows federal agents may have exaggerated threat before opening fire on Marimar Martinez

Video Casts Doubt on DHS Claims About Shooting of Chicago Teacher's Assistant

Footage shows federal agents may have exaggerated details about the incident that left Marimar Martinez shot five times

Body Cam Footage Contradicts DHS Claims in Chicago Shooting

Newly released evidence shows federal agents lied about the shooting of Marimar Martinez, a 30-year-old school assistant

Bodycam Footage Contradicts Border Patrol Account of Chicago Shooting

Evidence raises questions about agency's use-of-force practices and accountability

Video Casts Doubt on DHS Claims About Shooting of Chicago Teacher's Assistant

Footage shows federal agents appeared to coordinate their response after shooting Marimar Martinez five times

Chicago Woman Shot by Border Patrol Prepares Federal Lawsuit

Lawyers seek tens of millions in damages, claim agents lied about incident

Federal Agents Accused of Exaggerating Claims in Shooting of Chicago Woman

Bodycam footage contradicts DHS account of incident involving Marimar Martinez

Criminal Investigation Ongoing Into Agent Who Shot Chicago Woman 5 Times

Newly released evidence contradicts initial reports about the 'Midway Blitz' incident involving Marimar Martinez

Chicago Woman Shot by Federal Agent Files Lawsuit

Marimar Martinez sues agent and federal government over October shooting incident.

Chicago Woman Shot by Border Patrol Agent Files Lawsuit

Marimar Martinez's attorney says federal government is not telling the truth about the shooting incident.

Border Patrol Shooting Raises Concerns Over 'Good Shoot' Culture

Newly released evidence in the Marimar Martinez case exposes a federal agency that rewards aggressive tactics and delays accountability.

Evidence Shows Feds Lied to Justify Shooting Chicago Woman, Lawyer Says

Bodycam footage contradicts Border Patrol's account of the October incident that left Marimar Martinez shot five times.

Chicago Woman Shot by Federal Agents, Lawyers Claim Documents Show DHS Lied

Lawyers say documents prove federal agents falsely reported details about the shooting incident.

CTA Crimes Dip Slightly Despite Extra Patrols

Chicago transit agency faces deadline to submit revised safety plan or risk funding cuts

11-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing in Chicago's Southwest Side

Police are asking for public's help in locating Kyle Sanders, who was last seen wearing a navy blue uniform shirt and khaki pants.