Chicago Police Department

Employee at Unique Thrift Store Killed After Gun Falls Out of Sock, Accidentally Discharges

Fri Mar 7, 2014 05:40 pm Cardinal News

Chicago police and fire department paramedics responded about 10:00 a.m.Friday, March 7, 2014 to a report of a gunshot victim at the Unique Thrift Store, 9341 South Ashland Avenue in Chicago. A woman working at […]

David Easterling, Security Guard for Chicago Rapper “Twista” Found Dead in House Fire, Bakers Ave

Mon Feb 24, 2014 07:50 am Cardinal News

Chicago police and firefighters responded about 6:00 a.m. Friday, February 21, 2014 to a house fire at 8368 South Baker Avenue. Firefighters reported light smoke on arrival, and immediately found a male victim in the […]

Three Men Face Felony Criminal Damage Charges for Causing $700,000 Damage at Trump Tower on Wabash Ave, Chicago

Wed Feb 19, 2014 11:50 am Cardinal News

Chicago police and firefighters responded 6:10 PM Saturday of criminal damage to property at Trump Tower 401 North Wabash Avenue Chicago, IL. Firefighters responded to a water flow alarm and Chicago police responded to a […]

Nightmare Breakdown: 3 Shot in Broken Down SUV, SB Dan Ryan at 71st St

Sat Jan 18, 2014 08:16 am Cardinal News

Chicago firefighters, paramedics and police responded about 1:25 a.m. Saturday to report of multiple victims shot at the southbound exit ramp from the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-94) to 71st Street. A man and two women […]

Suspect Identity Released in Vehicle Hijacking and Hit-and-Run Case That Killed Donovan Turnage, Age 11, in Chicago

Sun Dec 22, 2013 08:26 pm Cardinal News

Police have released the identity of a suspect in at least 3 carjackings and a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed 11-year-old Donovan Turnage. Rockie Douglas, age 34, is also a suspect in a number of […]

Officer Down: Arlington Heights Police “Go to Guy” Is Down, Back-Up Officers and Deputy Fire Chief Rescue Him, Brothers Support Him

Sun Dec 15, 2013 07:56 am Cardinal News

Michael McEvoy is a “Go-to Guy” and highly regarded on the Arlington Heights Police Department. That’s how Arlington Heights Police Commander Andrew Whowell described McEvoy at a press conference Saturday morning at Arlington Heights Police […]

Illinois State Trooper Dragged by Driver in Silver Dodge SUV Near Racine Ave and Congress Pkwy, Chicago

Wed Nov 27, 2013 03:51 am Cardinal News

Chicago police and Illinois State police responded to assist an Illinois State Police trooper 2:23 AM Wednesday Racine Avenue and Congress Parkway. Police after the driver of a silver Dodge carryall/SUV with temporary tags dragged […]

SECURITY VIDEO: Thief Fails to Steal Apple iPad at Pie Hole Pizza Joint on N. Broadway, Chicago

Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:28 am Cardinal News

Despite his best efforts, a would-be thief failed to steal an iPad from the Pie Hole Pizza Joint in Chicago Saturday after he broke through a window. The tablet was secured to the counter by […]

Heriberto Viramontes Guilty Verdict in Bucktown Beating of Natasha McShane and Stacy Jurich

Thu Oct 24, 2013 06:50 pm Cardinal News

A Cook County jury convicted Heriberto Viramontes after a 3 1/2 hour deliberation for the baseball bat beating of Natasha McShane and Stacy Jurich on April 23, 2013. Viramontes was convicted on all 10 counts […]

‘MasterChef’ Finalist Josh Marks Found Dead on South Peoria St in Apparent Suicide

Sat Oct 12, 2013 05:37 am Cardinal News

Chicago Fire Department paramedics responded just before 6:45 p.m. Friday to the block of 9700 South Peoria Avenue for the report of an unresponsive male lying face up on the ground, and bleeding from the […]

Suspects Arrested in Mass Shooting that Included 3-Yr-Old at Woods Between 51st St and 52nd St

Tue Sep 24, 2013 04:53 am Cardinal News

Bryon Champ, 21, and Kewane Gatewood, 20, both of Chicago, have been charged with three counts each of attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm related to the September 19, 2013 shooting incident that […]

Chicago Police Officer Seriously Injured: Attacked by Offender with Bat at “Fight in Progress” Call

Sat Aug 24, 2013 07:03 am Cardinal News

View Larger Map Chicago police responded about 12:30 AM Saturday to a report of a fight in progress in the block of 5700 South Winchester Avenue.. A police officer at the scene was attacked by […]

Actor, Former Chicago Cop Dennis Farina Dead After Blood Clot in Lung

Mon Jul 22, 2013 03:34 pm Cardinal News

Get Shorty Movie CLIP with Dennis Farina and Gene Hackman – “Look at Me” (1995) HD. Dennis Farina, a former Chicago police officer, who first became a consultant for film director Michael Mann, and when […]

Bell Elementary School Warns of Kidnapping Attempt of 4th Grade Boy Near Oakley Ave and Grace St

Fri May 24, 2013 10:12 am Cardinal News

Chicago police received a report that a man attempted to abduct a fourth-grade boy at Bell Elementary School, 3730 North Oakley Avenue in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago. A middle aged black male approached […]

SURVEILLANCE VIDEO CHICAGO: Quizhpe’s Gifts Owner Hits Armed Robber with a Bat — Even Following Gunshot Wound

Thu Apr 11, 2013 07:07 pm Cardinal News

A man faces charges in the shooting of a Chicago store owner who furiously swung a baseball bat to fend off a pair of robbers. The dramatic confrontation was captured on the gift shop’s surveillance […]

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