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2026-08-27 19:10:07

Man Charged for Coercing Teen to Kill Postal Worker

Lyndell DeYoung faces murder charges for allegedly forcing a teen to kill Chicago mail carrier Octavia Redmond. The teen got five years; DeYoung remains jailed awaiting trial, with cellphone evidence linking him to the planned killing. read more

2026-06-24 14:00:05

Chicago crime data reveals complex reality behind political clash

Despite a Juneteenth weekend surge in shootings, Chicago's overall crime is flat with a 30% homicide drop in 2025. Experts note fluctuations are normal, and homicides remain concentrated in the South Side. read more

2026-06-23 09:40:09

Trump offers Chicago help, Pritzker refuses

President Trump urged Illinois Governor Pritzker to request federal intervention for Chicago crime after a violent weekend left six dead and 39 injured. Pritzker refused, mocking Trump's social media habits and requesting FBI, DEA, and ATF help instead. read more

2026-05-18 14:20:09

Chicago Mother Charged in Infant Daughters Stabbing Death

A Chicago mother, Tatiana Maxwell, faces first-degree murder after fatally stabbing her two-month-old daughter Nyhnia in the chest. She later apologized, saying "I did not mean it," and jumped from a second-story window. She remains hospitalized for evaluation. read more

2026-03-23 16:50:10

Chicago Murder Suspect Was Released from Border Custody

Jose Medina, a Venezuelan man who entered the U.S. illegally in 2023, is charged with murdering Chicago student Sheridan Gorman. He had been released from border and police custody after prior arrests, including for shoplifting. read more

2026-02-06 19:40:13

Captain Killed Confronting Boat Trespassers

Alexis Trader, 34, is charged with murdering beloved Chicago charter captain Nabil "Captain Bill" Abzal, 63. Prosecutors allege Trader struck Abzal after the captain confronted trespassers on his boat in August 2025, causing him to fall into the water and drown. read more

2026-02-04 18:50:04

Suspect Held in Bar Owners Execution-Style Murder

Julius E. Burkes, 47, was arrested for the execution-style murder of Courtney Drysdale, 30, at her Chicago bar. She was shot twice despite complying with a robbery demand. A surge of tips led to his capture in Indiana. read more

2025-02-28 19:20:44

Chicago Teen Linked to Six Murders in Nine-Month Killing Spree

Antonio Reyes, a teen serial killer in Chicago, allegedly murdered six people over nine months, mostly strangers, in 2020 and faces multiple murder and attempted murder charges. Connected through evidence like shell casings and social media, he also allegedly tried to kill his jail cellmate. read more

2025-01-20 19:40:05

Correction Officer Killed by Stray Bullet in Turks and Caicos

Shamone Duncan, a 21-year-old Chicago corrections officer, was celebrating her sister's birthday in Turks and Caicos when she was killed by gunfire at a restaurant. The shooting also claimed the life of another individual, causing shock and grief. read more

2024-10-11 23:10:09

Gruesome Discovery: Human Head Found in Box on Chicago Street

In Chicago, a human head was found in a box on the street, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances. The witness who discovered it initially thought it was a Halloween decoration. This incident follows the recent discovery of skeletal remains in the area. read more

2024-10-08 17:30:04

Two men shot dead by fast food worker in Chicago

Two men were fatally shot by a fast food worker in a Chicago restaurant during an argument. The victims, aged 55 and 56, were shot in the head. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the suspect is still at large. read more

2024-07-22 19:20:09

A postal worker, Octavia Redmond, was shot dead while delivering mail in Chicago by an unknown assailant who fled the scene. The motive is still unknown, and an investigation is ongoing. There is a growing concern about crimes against postal workers. read more