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Woman Disputes Story Of Chicago Cop Who Shot Her Dog

Tensions 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.

2013/05/19

Dog Teeth (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Police Kill Pit Bull That Attacked Two People On South Side

A pit bull that had already attacked one person in the Englewood neighborhood Wednesday morning was shot dead by a Chicago Police sergeant as it attacked a 16-year-old boy on his way to school.

2013/05/15

A rescued pit bull was rescued in Monee on March 28, 2013, after she had been lit on fire, suffering burns on 20 to 25 percent of her body. She also might have been hit by a car. (Supplied to CBS)

Burned Pregnant Pit Bull Dies 2 Weeks After Being Found

CHICAGO (CBS) — The end to the story of a pregnant pit bull, discovered in Park Forest Palm Sunday, with burns to 25 percent of her body, is a tear-jerker, reports WBBM’s Michele Fiore. Nearly […]

2013/04/07

A rescued pit bull was rescued in Monee on March 28, 2013, after she had been lit on fire, suffering burns on 20 to 25 percent of her body. She also might have been hit by a car. (Supplied to CBS)

Burned Pregnant Pit Bull Recovering After Rescue In Monee

The dog was found on the side of the road near Monee. She’d been lit on fire, and might have been hit by a car

2013/03/29

Six Arrested After Pizza Delivery Driver Robbed In South Shore

Chicago police chased down and arrested six people who robbed a pizza delivery driver at gunpoint, then sent a pit bull after responding officers Tuesday night in the South Shore neighborhood.

2012/12/05

Off-Duty Police Officer Fatally Shoots Pit Bull

An off-duty police officer shot and killed a pit bull in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood yesterday.

2012/11/01

File photo of a shadowed pitbull. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Glen Ellyn Man Cited After Pit Bull Bites 11-Month-Old Girl

Police have cited a Glen Ellyn man after an 11 month old girl was bitten in the face by his pit bull.

WBBM Newsradio–2012/09/06

Officers Shoot Dog

Man Sics Dog On Officers Serving Warrant, Escapes

Police say a Chicago man used a dog to escape officers serving a search warrant in the Englewood neighborhood Tuesday night.

WBBM Newsradio–2012/08/15

Police Kill Dog

Police Shoot, Kill Pit Bull While Breaking Up Illegal Party On West Side

A Chicago Police officer shot and killed a dog early Friday, while breaking up a squatters’ party on the city’s West Side.

CBS Chicago–2012/07/13

Willy, a 2-year-old Pomeranian, had to be put down after he was attacked by a pit bull at Montrose Dog Beach. Willy's owner, Audrey Fisher, is looking for the pit bull's owner, claiming he simply walked away after Willy was attacked. (Fisher Family Photo)

Family Sues Cop After Pit Bull Kills Small Dog At Montrose Beach

A family from south suburban Steger is suing a Chicago police officer, claiming he failed to restrain his pit bull, which killed the family’s Pomeranian mix at Montrose Beach in March.

2012/07/03

Dog Teeth (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Cops Shoot Dog After One Attacks Elgin Firefighter, 2 Charge Firehouse

What started out as some nice time outside on a nice day on Wednesday resulted in Elgin firefighters being barricaded in their fire station because of a couple of vicious dogs.

CBS Chicago–2012/06/07

Willy, a 2-year-old Pomeranian, had to be put down after he was attacked by a pit bull at Montrose Dog Beach. Willy's owner, Audrey Fisher, is looking for the pit bull's owner, claiming he simply walked away after Willy was attacked. (Fisher Family Photo)

Cop Cited, Suspended After Pit Bull Kills Small Dog At Montrose Beach

It turns out the man who walked off after his pit bull mauled a tiny dog to death was a Chicago Police officer. That officer has been ticketed and relieved of his police powers while the department investigates his actions.

CBS Chicago–2012/04/17

Dog Teeth (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Police Shoot And Kill Pit Bull On SW Side

A Chicago Police officer shot and killed a pit bull which attacked other pets Tuesday morning in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood on the Southwest Side.

2012/04/10

Willy, a 2-year-old Pomeranian, had to be put down after he was attacked by a pit bull at Montrose Dog Beach. Willy's owner, Audrey Fisher, is looking for the pit bull's owner, claiming he simply walked away after Willy was attacked. (Fisher Family Photo)

Search Continues For Owner Of Pit Bull That Killed Pet

Police continue to search for the owner of a pit bull that killed another family’s smaller dog on the Montrose Dog Beach last month.

CBS Chicago–2012/04/06

Willy, a 2-year-old Pomeranian, had to be put down after he was attacked by a pit bull at Montrose Dog Beach. Willy's owner, Audrey Fisher, is looking for the pit bull's owner, claiming he simply walked away after Willy was attacked. (Fisher Family Photo)

Family Looking For Owner Of Pit Bull That Killed Their Pet

It took just seconds; a dog that was supposed to be playing on the beach ended up dangling from the jaws of another dog, dying and unable to fight back. Now, there’s a huge push to find the owner of the animal that reportedly attacked.

CBS 2–2012/03/27

File photo of a shadowed pitbull. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Wicker Park Man Cited For Animal Cruelty For Dragging Puppy On Walk

A Wicker Park man is facing charges after a neighbor reportedly saw him dragging a puppy down a sidewalk this morning.

2012/03/13

Former Army Sgt. Chris Middeford and his service dog, Mira. (Credit: CBS)

Veteran Worries Possible Pit Bull Ban Could Take Away His Service Dog

A serious dog fight is brewing in Chicago. Some city officials are mulling over a possible ban on the pit bull breed after a jogger was attacked Monday morning, but a disabled Chicago Army veteran is worried he’ll lose his service dog as a result.

CBS 2–2012/01/04

Ald. Robert Fioretti

Owner Cited In Dog Attack; Alderman Suggests Pit Bull Ban

As a man fights for his life after being attacked by what were reported to be pit bulls, Ald. Robert Fioretti (2nd) says it is time for the City Council again to consider banning the breed.

CBS Chicago–2012/01/03

Retired Chicago cop Jim Sak is reunited with his service dog, Snickers, who is part pit bull. (Credit: KTIV)

Retired Chicago Cop Gets To Keep Service Dog Despite Iowa Town’s Rule

A retired Chicago Police Officer and his wife are celebrating, now that a federal judge has allowed the officer’s service dog to come home and live with the couple in their home in Iowa even though the town bans pit bulls.

CBS Chicago–2011/12/28

Jim And Peggy Sak

Court Date Set For Retired Cop Fighting To Keep Service Dog

A disabled former Chicago police officer who’s been forced to give up his service dog now has a court date scheduled to try to get the dog back.

CBS Chicago–2011/12/26

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