Tag: Chicago
Illinois Firefighter Accused of Staging House Fire to Cover Up Murder
On the morning of November 25, 2020, Melissa Lamesch's life took a tragic turn. She was due to give birth to a baby boy...
Tragic Shooting Incident: Police Officer Killed in Chicago Suburb; Suspect Apprehended
A tragic incident occurred in the suburb of Oak Park, Illinois, where a police officer was shot and killed while responding to a report...
Uncovering a Firefighter’s Deadly Secret in Illinois
On the day before Thanksgiving in 2020, a tragic incident unfolded in Mt. Morris, Illinois, when firefighters responded to a house fire and discovered...
Chicago Street Festivals Neglecting Police Overtime Costs, Impacting Taxpayers
Chicago has been host to hundreds of street festivals annually, with nearly 2,800 police officers working a combined total of 27,000 hours of overtime...
Former Employee Kills 2 Workers at Chicago’s Navy Pier
A tragic incident occurred at Chicago's Navy Pier when a former employee returned to the tourist attraction and fatally shot two workers. The attacker,...
Rising Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes in Chicago’s West Ridge Neighborhood
Anti-Jewish hate crimes in Chicago's West Ridge neighborhood have seen a significant increase this year, with a total of 70 documented incidents, marking a...
El Chapo’s Son in Plea Talks with Chicago Federal Prosecutors
Ovidio Guzman Lopez, one of the sons of infamous cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, has begun plea negotiations with federal prosecutors in Chicago....
Reducing Crime and Violence in Chicago: Initiatives and Efforts by a Local Group
As the presidential election approaches, many voters are concerned about the issue of crime. According to a recent CBS News poll, 63% of voters...