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2 Investigators: CTA Keeps Crime Bulletins Under Wraps
The 2 Investigators reviewed hundreds of CTA security bulletins from the last 2 ½ years. CBS 2′s Dave Savini reports.
Mayor Touts Success Of Foot Patrol Saturations, But Residents Not So Sure
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said Thursday that a recent move to step up foot patrols in some of the most violence-prone neighborhoods is paying off.
McCarthy Endorses ‘Broken Windows’ Approach For Some Offenses
Chicago should adopt a New York-style, zero-tolerance approach to criminal offenses such as drinking and urinating in public and illegal gambling, Police Supt. Garry McCarthy says.
Emanuel Backing Supt. McCarthy Despite Criticism From Aldermen
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Monday he has full confidence in Police Supt. Garry McCarthy, even in the face of criticisms from some Chicago aldermen about violent crime.
2 Killed, 4 Wounded In Weekend Shootings
Two people were killed and at least four other people were wounded in weekend shootings across the city, police said.
McCarthy: Change In 911 Response Strategy Working
Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said incidents in two neighborhoods on the same night this week showed police have the right strategy in reducing the number of 911 calls that officers respond to in person.
Lane Bryant Victims Remembered Five Years Later
CBS 2’s Marissa Bailey talks with the husband and sister of Jennifer Bishop, one of five women fatally shot at a clothing store in Tinley Park on Feb. 2, 2008.
Homicide Rate Not Hurting City Tourism
Tourism officials are keeping an eye on the headlines but say the city’s homicide rate doesn’t seem to be keeping visitors away.
Cook County Getting High-Tech Crime Tip App
A new crime-fighting tool in Cook County might soon be in the palm of your hand.
No Murders In Aurora In 2012
Good news on the crime front in Illinois’ second largest city. There were zero murders in Aurora in 2012. That hasn’t happened since 1946.
Uptown Alderman Wants To Make It A Crime To Feed Pigeons
Ald. James Cappelman (46th) has introduced an ordinance that would significantly increase the penalties for feeding pigeons – making it a crime punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
After Preckwinkle’s Slam, Emanuel Says They’re On Same Page On Crime
Mayor Rahm Emanuel responded gently on Monday to criticisms of his crime-fighting strategy leveled at him last week by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
12 Wounded In Weekend Violence
12 people have been wounded in weekend gun violence, including a man who was shot in the back after committing a robbery.
Overnight Violence: Three Men Wounded In Two Shooting
Three men were wounded, none seriously, in two shootings in Humboldt Park and Lawndale overnight.
‘A Different Attitude:’ Gang Funerals Will Include Searches, Tight Security
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says Chicago police are making strong moves to confront continuing city violence—which has included violent attacks at funerals.
Man Killed In Englewood Drive-By
A man was shot and killed in a gang-related attack late Friday in Englewood.
6 Dead, At Least 15 Hurt In Weekend Violence
Five of those killed were fatally shot, while a sixth was stabbed to death, authorities said.
Gary Called Most ‘Under-Policed’ City In Nation
A new study concludes that Gary, Ind., is the most under-policed city in the country.
Man Shot While Driving SUV On NW Side
A 41-year-old man was shot while driving an SUV in the Northwest Side Belmont Craigin neighborhood early Tuesday.
CTA Touts Success Of Surveillance Cameras In Fighting Crime
CTA officials say their system of more than 17,000 cameras is dramatically reducing crime on the system.
Most Popular News
- Woman Disputes Story Of Chicago Cop Who Shot Her DogTensions are boiling over in the Norwood Park neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side where an off-duty Chicago police officer shot and killed a dog, reports WBBM's Nancy Harty.189
- 3 Critically Hurt In Kennedy CrashThree people were critically injured in a crash on the Kennedy Expressway on the Northwest Side Sunday morning.271
- Woman Found Dead At O’HareA woman was found dead near a bus stop at O’Hare International Airport Saturday, authorities said.308
- Toddler Reunited With ParentsPolice on Sunday were looking for the parents or guardians of a little boy who was found in the West Side Douglas Park neighborhood.233
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