Today’s news
Gunman carjacked victim during auto test drive, then crashed in front of passing patrol car: CPD
A 22-year-old Chicago man posed as a potential car buyer to carjack the vehicle's owner at gunpoint, then crashed moments later in front of a Chicago police patrol car.

Deadly Quadruple Shooting Near West Garfield Park Barbershop
Authorities identify one victim as 32-year-old Rickia Williams, two others also killed in the attack.
Woman Shot During Fight with Security Guard in Chicago
Incident occurred in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the city's South Side.
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Apr. 17, 2026
Chicago Officer Fatally Shoots Partner, Fails to Provide Aid
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Apr. 17, 2026
Man Shot in Mouth While Sitting in Car on Chicago's Far South Side
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Apr. 17, 2026
SUV Crashes into Bicyclist, Rolls Over on Chicago's SW Side
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Apr. 17, 2026
Family files lawsuit against driver after father killed in Calumet Heights crash
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Apr. 17, 2026
Chicago Man Arrested for Attempted Red Line Robbery
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Apr. 17, 2026
Suburban Chicago Man Charged in Fatal High-Speed Crash
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Apr. 16, 2026
Antique Store Owner Murdered in Chicago After Trans Mob Shut Down His Business
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Apr. 16, 2026
Student Killed in Shooting Near Chicago High School
Eric Billups, 16, was waiting at a bus stop when an attacker opened fire after plans for a fight
Apr. 16, 2026
Chicago Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Blue Line Crime Spree
Robberies, carjacking, and assault landed Jeremiah Burns in prison until 2037.
Apr. 16, 2026
Man Accused of Trying to Set CTA Train Car on Fire Denied Electronic Monitoring
Judge cites danger of alleged arson, property damage, and reckless conduct in denying release.
Apr. 16, 2026
Family Seeks Justice for Unsolved Killing of Chicago Basketball Star
Marquise Pryor's murder remains open despite a known person of interest, leaving his family searching for answers.
Apr. 16, 2026
Chicago Man Involved in 'Sickening' Facebook Torture Arrested Again
Tesfaye Cooper, who previously served 7 years for a hate crime, is accused of targeting another victim in a violent robbery.
Apr. 16, 2026
Oak Lawn Man Charged in Chicago 7-Eleven Shooting After Robbery
Suspect arrested a month after allegedly shooting victim who confronted him outside convenience store
Apr. 16, 2026
Blue Island Man Killed in Calumet Heights Shooting
Kerry Flanagan, 49, died after being shot while driving in Chicago neighborhood.
Apr. 16, 2026
Two Teen Girls Arrested for Attacking Cook County Sheriff's Officers
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