Charlie Wojciechowski
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Chicago City Council Members Grill CPD Over Alleged Extremists on the Force
Chicago police were on the hot seat before the City Council’s public safety Committee Wednesday morning; defending the department’s handling of two incidents involving alleged extremists in its ranks. → Read More
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to Speak at Police Event Monday in Chicago Suburbs
Even before Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ scheduled appearance in the Chicago suburbs on Monday, news of the Republican’s upcoming visit sparked a reaction in the Chicago mayor’s race and from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. → Read More
Kia and Hyundai to Roll Out Update for Millions of Cars as Some Warn of So-Called ‘Kia Kids'
Relief could be coming for some Kia and Hyundai owners amid a rash of thefts reported for both vehicles, but as the problems persist, and in some cases escalate or turn deadly, many are questioning if it will be enough. → Read More
Car Insurance Prices Jump in Chicago, Study Finds
If you think it’s costing you a lot more to insure your car this year, you’re right. → Read More
Family of Amir Worship Reaches Multimillion Settlement With Richton Park Over Wrongful Shooting
The family of a young man who was 12-years old when he was wrongfully shot by a Richton Park police officer has reached a $12 million settlement with the village. → Read More
Alleged Highland Park Shooter Appears in Court, With Prosecutors Requesting Additional Info
Almost seven months after the Highland Park Parade mass shooting, prosecutors in Lake County say they are still gathering evidence in connection with the attack that left seven people dead and dozens injured. → Read More
Chicago Police Announce Crackdown on Car Thefts as Stolen Vehicle Numbers Climb
While violent carjackings grab the headlines, Chicago police said they face a new threat as criminals pivot to different crimes. → Read More
Recent ‘Swatting' Attacks Involving Ring Cameras Prompt Warning From Cybersecurity Expert
A federal grand jury in California has indicted two men who may have been responsible for a nationwide “Ring swatting spree” that targeted Ring security cameras, including those in the Chicago area. → Read More
Damar Hamlin's Collapse During Bills Game Prompts Increase in CPR Courses
Damar Hamlin’s terrifying collapse Monday night during the Buffalo Bills’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals was tragedy on the field, but it’s one that may prevent other tragedies in the future. → Read More
Brutal Attack Leaves Northalsted Man in Critical Condition
Chicago Police are looking for three suspects in an uncommonly brutal attack that happened in the early hours of Monday morning just east of busy North Halsted Street. → Read More
Fake Job Postings and More: The 12 Scams of Christmas to Look For and How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
The holiday season can be a busy time of the year — not just for shoppers and gift-givers, but also for scammers. In an effort to raise awareness, the BBB has compiled a list of the 12 latest scams of Christmas consumers should be wary of — and you may want to check it twice. → Read More
23-Year-Old Nabeela Syed Becomes Youngest General Assembly Member
For Nabeela Syed, the first order of business is thanking everyone who helped her get to become one of the first Gen X members in state government. On Election Day, voters in the 51st district elected the 23-year-old to the Illinois House of Representatives → Read More
Could Insulated Shelters for Homeless in Near West Side be in Jeopardy?
The residents of this encampment, under the Metra tracks where Fulton meets Milwaukee Avenue, think they have something special. All of their shelters are uniform, insulated, and equipped with battery powered lanterns. → Read More
Woman Claims Hair Straightener Caused Uterine Cancer, Files Lawsuit in Chicago
Thirty-two-year-old Jenny Mitchell had been using chemical hair relaxers and straighteners for more than two decades by the time of her diagnosis of uterine cancer. After a full hysterectomy, she said she is now experiencing menopause. → Read More
‘I Could Have Died': Glenview Doctor Says Apple Watch Led to His Rescue
A doctor in Glenview tells how an Apple Watch helped him by automatically calling 911 after he suffered a fall. → Read More
Man Found Guilty in Gruesome Gage Park Mass Murder of 6 Family Members
After two days of deliberations, the jury held the 28-year-old man responsible for the shocking crime in February of 2016, when six members of his own extended family were found murdered in their Gage Park home. → Read More
Suburban Chicago Mayors Vow to Fight Rail Merger
In Schaumburg on Tuesday, a group of suburban mayors met with Sen. Dick Durbin and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi looking to lessen the impact on their communities. Krishnamoorthi claims no metropolitan area in the country is more affected than the Chicago region with more than 50 crossings along one, 20-mile stretch of track. → Read More
Man Charged After Climbing Stairwell, Grabbing Gun During SWAT Training Session
A 47-year-old Waukegan man is facing eight felony charges after climbing a stairwell at a Chicago Police Department facility and grabbing a gun before being shot by an officer during a SWAT training exercise Monday, according to officials. → Read More
Publisher Cancels Contract Over Controversial Fake Illinois Newspapers
As Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his opponent Darren Bailey set their sights on November, a conservative political action committee is stirring up controversy with newspapers, specifically, political ads designed to look like newspapers and distributed to thousands of Illinois homes. → Read More
Former Waukegan Officer Charged in Controversial 2020 Fatal Shooting
A former Waukegan police officer was charged Thursday in the fatal shooting of an unarmed 19-year-old Black man during a traffic stop in October 2020. Dante Salinas, who was fired after the shooting for not turning on his bodycam, was charged with second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and aggravated battery in the death of Marcellis Stinnette, Lake County’s state’s attorney announced…. → Read More