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Man Pointed Gun With Laser Sight At Other Motorists, Police Say

Derrick Harrington, 21, faces aggravated assault charges after pointing the gun at another car's driver.

Little Village »

Video Shows Tense Hostage Standoff And Stabbing At Cook County Jail

Two inmates are expected to face charges after they took over a section of the jail Thursday.

Brighton Park »

Man Mistakenly Let Out of Jail Burned Girlfriend While Free: Officials

Steven Derkits, 30, limped into court Thursday wearing hospital garb.

Man Who Owes $80k in Child Support Arrested by Sheriff's Police

Louis Palomino was arrested by Cook County Sheriff's officers in West Elsdon, officials said.

Chris Zorich, Former Bears Player, Charged in Tax Evasion

A Cook County sheriff's deputy who worked as a referee was charged with the same crime, officials said.

South Lawndale »

Jailhouse Rocked By Flu, Now Under Quarantine

Inmates in the affected unit are not allowed to work or have visitors, officials said.

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.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.