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Little Village

April 15, 2013

Cellphone Ban at Courthouse Leads to Confusion ... and Some Creativity

Some outside the 26th and California courthouse are asking for cash to hold now-banned cellphones.

Englewood

April 11, 2013

Special Prosecutor Ordered In Alleged Torture Case Overseen by Alvarez

An alleged victim of Jon Burge fears he'll never see justice if his case is left to the state's attorney.

Chicago

April 05, 2013

Officials: Nursing Assistant Stole More Than $300k from 94-Year-Old Man

Carmelita Pasamba used the money to buy a new car and rehab her home, prosecutors said.

Belmont Cragin

March 12, 2013

Alleged Gun-Packing State Senator Back in Court

Sen. Donne Trotter was arraigned Tuesday on charges that he brought a gun into O'Hare Airport.

Portage Park

February 20, 2013

Brother of Teen Who Brought Gun to School Threatened Teacher: Prosecutors

The brother of a boy charged with bringing a gun to Foreman High School threatened to shoot a teacher.

Kenwood

February 12, 2013

Hadiya's Alleged Killer Said 'Everyone Had to Go' After His Friend Killed

Michael Ward and Kenneth Williams allegedly wanted revenge against rival gang but went after wrong group.

Kenwood

February 12, 2013

Hadiya Pendleton Murder Suspects Arrested on Way to Strip Club: Top Cop

Suspects Michael Ward, Kenneth Williams were ready to party the night of Hadiya's funeral, police said.

Chicago

February 11, 2013

Rahm Emanuel Joins McCarthy, Alvarez in Pushing for Tougher Gun Penalties

Joined by top law enforcement officials, mayor called for leading by example ahead of Obama's visit.

Kenwood

February 11, 2013

Charges Expected Monday in Hadiya Pendleton's Slaying

Two gang members are in police custody and being questioned about Hadiya's slaying, sources said.

Chicago

February 02, 2013

Dart: Steven Robbins Was Watching TV, 'Stunned' When Captured

Sheriff Tom Dart says he's taking steps to make sure paperwork never gets lost again.

Chicago

February 01, 2013

Tom Dart: 'We Let People Down' By Accidentally Releasing Murderer

Cook County sheriff cites clerical error in letting Steven Robbins walk out of Cook County Jail.

Chicago

January 24, 2013

Most Shooters In Chicago Don't Face Charges

In 2012, gunmen who wounded someone in Chicago escaped criminal charges 94 percent of the time.

Little Village

January 17, 2013

Video Captures Death of CVS Toothpaste Shoplifter

Video obtained by DNAinfo.com shows death of Anthony Kyser, who allegedly stole toothpaste from CVS.

Downtown

December 22, 2012

Cops Recover Cash, Guns, iPads, Arrest 108 in 'Operation Whoville' Sting

More than $50,000 in iPads and $10,000 in cash recovered during months-long operation.