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Wisconsin Sheriff Sues Woman and Politician Over Alleged Fake ICE Detention

Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt seeks $1 million in damages for what he calls an "outlandish" lie about being illegally detained.

Car Fleeing Police Crashes Into Café, Newsstand in Chicago's Portage Park

Four suspects taken into custody after stolen vehicle pursuit ends in collision with local business

Armed Suspect Killed in Shooting with Illinois State Police

Incident occurred on Chicago's South Side during domestic battery response

1 Dead After Struggle with Illinois State Police Troopers in Chicago

Troopers responded to domestic battery call in Woodlawn neighborhood

Realistic-Looking Water Guns Spark Safety Concerns Across Midwest

Incidents in Indiana and Chicago raise alarm about risks of toy firearms mistaken for real weapons

Chicago Police Superintendent Rejects Call for Review of Rising Use-of-Force Incidents

Snelling says deeper analysis would 'take out the human element' of policing decisions.

8 Injured, Including 2 Chicago Cops, in Back of the Yards Crash

Collision occurred early Tuesday morning in South Side neighborhood.

Young Girl Found Alone on Chicago's West Side

Police seek public's help to identify child left by unknown woman in SUV

Vast search underway in Ecuador for missing Chicago native

Greg Krupa, a Fenwick High School alumnus, disappeared in Quito last week while on a routine walk.

Five Injured in Crash Involving Chicago Police Squad Car

Collision occurred on W Washington Ave as officers responded to a call with lights and sirens activated.

5 Injured, Including 2 Chicago Cops, in Overnight Crash

Multi-vehicle collision in Garfield Park leaves all victims in good condition

2 Chicago Police Officers, 3 Others Hospitalized After SUV Hits Squad Car

Crash occurred in West Garfield Park neighborhood as officers responded to incident with lights and sirens on.

2 Chicago Police Officers, 3 Others Injured in West Side Crash

Authorities say the driver of the other vehicle failed to yield, leading to the collision.

5 Hurt in Crash Involving Chicago Police Squad Car

Incident occurred in Garfield Park neighborhood, authorities say injuries are non-life-threatening.