Crime & Safety stories in Chicago

Authorities are investigating a vehicle fire that resulted in a death on the Far South Side of Chicago. The incident occurred in the Roseland neighborhood early Friday morning.

A suspect was shot during an alleged home invasion in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 7:20 p.m. in a residence on South Oakley Avenue.

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with robbing eight individuals at gunpoint in a two-hour crime spree across Chicago. The incidents occurred on August 9, and the teen was arrested using a stolen vehicle.

A cafe in Lincoln Park experienced an attempted break-in, with shattered glass found on the sidewalk. The owner confirmed that nothing was stolen, but this incident follows a series of similar crimes in the area earlier this week.

Alexandros Paporakis, a 19-year-old from Palatine, is facing charges for allegedly planning a mass shooting at the Balaji Temple in Aurora. His attack was thwarted when a coworker alerted authorities after he described his violent intentions.

A person was discovered dead inside a burning vehicle in Roseland early Friday morning. The incident is under investigation by Area Two detectives.

A Florida man is accused of shooting and killing both of his roommates after an alleged argument over ice cream, according to the Ocala Police Department.

Chicago police are investigating an attempted kidnapping that occurred in Bucktown, where a suspect stole a parked vehicle from a woman. No injuries were reported, and detectives are looking into the incident.

A 53-year-old man was shot in the chest while inside a home he was unauthorized to enter in West Englewood. The incident occurred on Thursday night, and the victim is in critical condition at a local hospital.

Chicago police are investigating an attempted child abduction in Bucktown, followed by a vehicle theft at a nearby car wash. Surveillance footage captured the suspect stealing a woman's SUV shortly after the abduction attempt.

AI technology is being implemented in about two dozen Chicago-area stores to detect shoplifting in real-time. While supporters argue it enhances theft prevention, critics express concerns over surveillance and potential misuse.

Data from the Chicago police department reveals a troubling increase in attacks and shootings targeting police officers. This trend raises significant concerns about officer safety and community relations.

Travius Duggan, 43, has been charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI after a crash in Cicero killed 74-year-old Ramon Espada. Duggan was reportedly under the influence of cocaine, fentanyl, and alcohol at the time of the incident.

Felicia Hirn has been indicted for the murder of her 3-year-old son, Leland Chipoco, after a lengthy investigation. Prosecutors are seeking a DNA sample as they build their case against her.

Chadwick Clark, known as rapper LoWick, was shot and killed by federal agents in Dixmoor. He had a prior conviction for a hit-and-run that left a woman paralyzed.

Federal arraignment has not yet been set.

A mother fighting off an intruder near Southern Avenue and Miller Road led Buckeye Police to uncover an alleged online conspiracy between her fiancé and the suspect.

A man from Villa Park has been arrested and charged after selling methamphetamine to an undercover police officer on three occasions. This operation highlights ongoing drug enforcement efforts in the area.

Chicago police have issued a warning to residents in Roseland about a series of armed robberies reported at various times throughout the day. Investigators are looking into the methods used by the suspects, although the specific app involved remains unconfirmed.

A man was convicted of sexually assaulting someone on a 2024 international flight to Chicago from Austria, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Northern District of Illinois. Josip Pasic, 85, was found guilty of abusive sexual contact on an aircraft this week by U.S. District Jud

Protests continue as the family of a woman shot by police in suburban Mundelein demands the firing of the officer responsible. The scene unfolded as Mundelein officials aimed to hold a board meeting Thursday, but protests disrupted the proceedings for the second time in a week as the family of M

Josip Pasic, an 85-year-old man, was convicted of sexually assaulting a fellow passenger on an Austrian Airlines flight to Chicago. The incident occurred on August 17, 2024, and involved inappropriate touching against the victim's objections.

An investigation into a gang rape allegation at Cornell University has brought attention to ketamine, a drug that can incapacitate victims. A former student described its effects as leaving her in a state of 'vague consciousness,' raising concerns about its use on college campuses.

Annette Johnson, the former president of East Aurora District 131 School Board, has been indicted for directing $1.3 million to a company owned by her boyfriend. The charges include honest services mail and wire fraud related to a $2.7 million air purifier purchase.

The Department of Justice says it pursued nearly 350 criminal and civil cases involving elder fraud and abuse during the past year, with 712 defendants accused of stealing or attempting to steal nearly $4.8 billion.

An off-duty FBI agent shot and killed a man who was firing at a crowd in Pilsen on Monday evening. The suspect, Oscar Isaya Corrales, was pronounced dead shortly after the incident.

Several suspected burglars were arrested after a police pursuit that began in Addison and ended in a crash on the Eisenhower Expressway. The suspects were found with stolen vehicles, guns, and burglary proceeds.

A court hearing revealed allegations of neglect at the South Chicago Chapel, where over 50 bodies were discovered in poor conditions. The investigation began in August following a request for police intervention.

Philadelphia police are investigating a theft where suspects stole five pallets of beef valued at $10,000 from a parked truck. This incident follows a series of similar cargo thefts in the area, raising concerns for trucking companies.

Cook County deputies have successfully recovered over 23,000 cans of Red Bull, valued at more than $100,000, that were stolen earlier this month. The theft occurred on October 7 in Joliet, where a shipment worth $300,000 was reported missing.