Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:54 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:54:40 GMT
A man previously convicted of sex trafficking in Cook County has been charged again, this time for allegedly kidnapping a Minnesota woman and bringing her to Chicago to work in the sex trade.
A man previously convicted of sex trafficking in Cook County has been charged again, this time for allegedly kidnapping a Minnesota woman and bringing her to Chicago to work in the sex trade.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:12:39 GMT
Police are urging parents and community members to exercise caution after a man tried luring an 11-year-old girl into a car in the North Side Albany Park neighborhood.
Police are urging parents and community members to exercise caution after a man tried luring an 11-year-old girl into a car in the North Side Albany Park neighborhood.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:53 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:53:49 GMT
Police on Tuesday said they are looking for a maroon Hyundai Sonata that fatally struck a woman in a Bridgeport hit-and-run last week on the South Side.
Police on Tuesday said they are looking for a maroon Hyundai Sonata that fatally struck a woman in a Bridgeport hit-and-run last week on the South Side.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:27:58 GMT
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:55:58 GMT
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:46:15 GMT
The last several days in Chicago have been especially violent bringing the issue to a "tipping point." More than 50 people have been shot since Friday. But what can be done to stem the violence?
The last several days in Chicago have been especially violent bringing the issue to a "tipping point." More than 50 people have been shot since Friday. But what can be done to stem the violence?
Monday, June 17 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:54:56 GMT
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A Chicago moving company employee is being held without bond after being charged with stealing more than $27,000 worth of jewelry from a north suburban customer, Pioneer Press is reporting.
A Chicago moving company employee is being held without bond after being charged with stealing more than $27,000 worth of jewelry from a north suburban customer, Pioneer Press is reporting.
Monday, June 17 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:20:23 GMT
A man was murdered Sunday night by someone who struck him in the head, causing him to became impaled on a wrought iron fence in the South Side Burnside neighborhood.
A man was murdered Sunday night by someone who struck him in the head, causing him to became impaled on a wrought iron fence in the South Side Burnside neighborhood.
Monday, June 17 2013 3:55 PM EDT2013-06-17 19:55:02 GMT
A woman who was sentenced to death at age 16 for taking part in the torture and murder of a 78-year-old bible studies teacher was released from an Indiana prison Monday. She is now 43.
A woman who was sentenced to death at age 16 for taking part in the torture and murder of a 78-year-old bible studies teacher was released from an Indiana prison Monday. She is now 43.
Forensic psychologist Dr. Daniela Schreier spoke on 43-year-old Paula Cooper's release from prison. She was put on death row for killing an elderly woman for $10 when she was 16. She also spoke on Edward Snowden.
Forensic psychologist Dr. Daniela Schreier spoke on 43-year-old Paula Cooper's release from prison. She was put on death row for killing an elderly woman for $10 when she was 16. She also spoke on Edward Snowden.
Monday, June 17 2013 3:09 PM EDT2013-06-17 19:09:21 GMT
On the first day of deliberation, the jury hearing former Chicago alderman Ambrosio Medrano's trial found him guilty of bribery. He could face up to five years in prison.
On the first day of deliberation, the jury hearing former Chicago alderman Ambrosio Medrano's trial found him guilty of bribery. He could face up to five years in prison.
Monday, June 17 2013 2:49 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:49:38 GMT
Chicago rapper Chief Keef was served Monday in a second paternity lawsuit as he appeared in a Cook County courtroom to plead guilty to a speeding violation.
Chicago rapper Chief Keef was served Monday in a second paternity lawsuit as he appeared in a Cook County courtroom to plead guilty to a speeding violation.
Monday, June 17 2013 12:03 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:03:54 GMT
Carla Oglesby is accused of using fake contracts to scam hundreds of thousands of dollars to herself and her friends, from local vendors. She was first arrested nearly three years ago.
Carla Oglesby is accused of using fake contracts to scam hundreds of thousands of dollars to herself and her friends, from local vendors. She was first arrested nearly three years ago.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:01 AM EDT2013-06-17 14:01:50 GMT
Chicago Police fatally shot a 15-year-old boy, reportedly armed with two handguns, in Englewood late Sunday night. Another officer shot and killed a man in North Lawndale early on Sunday.
Chicago Police fatally shot a 15-year-old boy, reportedly armed with two handguns, in Englewood late Sunday night. Another officer shot and killed a man in North Lawndale early on Sunday.
Saturday, June 15 2013 9:11 PM EDT2013-06-16 01:11:05 GMT
By all accounts 21-year-old Carissa Hinz was a young woman full of life. Many friends and co-workers were present when she was struck by a car and the driver kept going.
By all accounts 21-year-old Carissa Hinz was a young woman full of life. Many friends and co-workers were present when she was struck by a car and the driver kept going.
Friday, June 14 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-06-14 20:32:15 GMT
Police have issued an alert to warn residents of the South Side New City area about a man who exposed himself to two young children on their way to school Thursday morning.
Police have issued an alert to warn residents of the South Side New City area about a man who exposed himself to two young children on their way to school Thursday morning.
Friday, June 14 2013 8:54 AM EDT2013-06-14 12:54:33 GMT
Tony Borcia's family read victim impact statements on Thursday, describing the horror of seeing a boat run the 10-year-old over on the Chain of Lakes last July. The man responsible will be sentenced on Friday.
Tony Borcia's family read victim impact statements on Thursday, describing the horror of seeing a boat run the 10-year-old over on the Chain of Lakes last July. The man responsible will be sentenced on Friday.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 11:50 AM EDT2013-06-11 15:50:30 GMT
Attorneys resumed jury selection in the George Zimmerman trial, interviewing a middle-aged black man who said the case was politicized and a middle-aged white man who questioned Florida's "stand your ground" law.
Attorneys resumed jury selection in the George Zimmerman trial, interviewing a middle-aged black man who said the case was politicized and a middle-aged white man who questioned Florida's "stand your ground" law.
On this week's Ask the Expert, Attorney Ryan J. McQueeney answered your legal questions about an ex's possessions, divorce and property rights, phantom accounts, copyrights and gun rights.
On this week's Ask the Expert, Attorney Ryan J. McQueeney answered your legal questions about an ex's possessions, divorce and property rights, phantom accounts, copyrights and gun rights.
The hair salon bandit may have struck yet again. Police told FOX 32 News that the suspect in the Great Clips robbery on Ashland and Milwaukee may be the same man who has hit 12 other salons in the area.
The hair salon bandit may have struck yet again. Police told FOX 32 News that the suspect in the Great Clips robbery on Ashland and Milwaukee may be the same man who has hit 12 other salons in the area.
Police are searching for a man who stopped his van to take pictures of a teenage boy and then drove off in west suburban Wheaton last week. A man in a van pulled alongside the teen, who was walking to
Police are searching for a man who stopped his van to take pictures of a teenage boy and then drove off in west suburban Wheaton last week.
Alton L. Hayes III, a west suburban man charged with a hate crime, told police he was so upset about the Trayvon Martin case in Florida that he beat up a white man early Tuesday. Hayes and a 15-year-old
Alton L. Hayes III, a west suburban man charged with a hate crime, told police he was so upset about the Trayvon Martin case in Florida that he beat up a white man early Tuesday.
Monday, May 7 2012 2:22 PM EDT2012-05-07 18:22:42 GMT
An Ohio man is in Cook County Jail for stealing a camera from a tourist. Police said Allen McCrone grabbed a seven-thousand-dollar camera from a California tourist and took off on foot. But the
An Ohio man is in Cook County Jail for stealing a camera from a tourist.
Monday, May 7 2012 2:17 PM EDT2012-05-07 18:17:44 GMT
A Chicago man accused of placing a backpack he thought held a bomb near the home of the Chicago Cubs pleaded guilty to weapons charges Monday and could face up to 30 years in federal prison. Sami Samir
A Chicago man accused of placing a backpack he thought held a bomb near the home of the Chicago Cubs pleaded guilty to weapons charges Monday and could face up to 30 years in federal prison.
FBI agents say they have arrested a 32-year-old Crestwood man in connection with the April 4, 2012 robbery of the CNB Bank and Trust located at 5459 West 159th in Oak Forest, Illinois.
Thursday, April 19 2012 3:25 PM EDT2012-04-19 19:25:49 GMT
Authorities in northwest suburban Barrington are investigating an allegation of inappropriate conduct by a school bus driver towards at least one student.
Thursday, April 19 2012 11:26 AM EDT2012-04-19 15:26:04 GMT
A campus alert has been issued by the University of Illinois at Chicago after a student was knocked unconscious when he was struck in the head during a robbery near the school's Near West Side campus Tuesday night.
Wednesday, April 18 2012 6:47 PM EDT2012-04-18 22:47:29 GMT
Allegations that a finance officer for a small northern Illinois city was able to steal a staggering $30 million from government coffers to run a nationally renowned horse breeding business inspired calls
The comptroller of Dixon was arrested and charged Tuesday for allegedly stealing more than $30 million in city funds since 2006 to furnish her lavish lifestyle, which included a horse farm, seven tractor-trailer trucks and a $2.1 motor home, according to a federal complaint.
Tuesday, April 17 2012 3:04 PM EDT2012-04-17 19:04:22 GMT
A man who shot his unarmed ex-wife six times, then claimed the 2010 killing was self-defense, was sentenced Tuesday to 60 years in prison, the Sun-Times is reporting.
Wednesday, April 11 2012 11:41 AM EDT2012-04-11 15:41:29 GMT
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office has ruled the death of a Lake County Jail inmate a homicide, prompting the Lake County State's Attorney's office to request a state review of its initial investigation into the incident.
Chicago - TV News has been in my blood since I was a teenager... but my first love was music and I dreamed of being a rock and roll DJ. Then reality reared its head and reminded me that perhaps I needed
TV News has been in my blood since I was a teenager... but my first love was music and I dreamed of being a rock and roll DJ.
"Congratulations Darlene. We just won a 2010 Peabody Award." I'll never forget how happy I felt after answering that telephone call. I've worked for Fox Chicago News for 16 years. In that time, I've reported
"Congratulations Darlene. We just won a 2010 Peabody Award." I'll never forget how happy I felt after answering that telephone call.
Monday, September 3 2012 12:29 PM EDT2012-09-03 16:29:21 GMT
Pastors of several churches will march with the Caravan for Peace on Monday, appealing for people to march with them - for an end to the violence and drugs.
Pastors of several churches will march with the Caravan for Peace on Monday, appealing for people to march with them - for an end to the violence and drugs.
Thursday, July 12 2012 9:23 PM EDT2012-07-13 01:23:17 GMT
CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE: Chicago police are investigating the death of a 25-year old woman who was shot over 20 times, she suffered multiple shots in the face, head, chest, and legs.
CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE: Chicago police are investigating the death of a 25-year old woman who was shot over 20 times, she suffered multiple shots in the face, head, chest, and legs.
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