Crime
Crime reports with a focus on Chicago and the rest of the United States. Chicago Leader reports all aspects of criminal activity, who's involved in the crime, related investigations, and subsequent court hearings.
16-Year-Old Fatally Shot on the West Side of Chicago
16-Year-Old Shot and Killed Identified A 16-Year-old was fatally shot on the West Side of Chicago. The shooting took place...
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Police Officer Accused of Sexual Contact With Migrants
Allegations concerning a police officer having intimate contact with a migrant in the 10th district. A police officer is accused...
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Crime During the Summer-Time: Violence in Chicago
Summer, is a time when the warm sun kisses your skin, kids are out of school, people enjoy themselves and...
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Street Vendors Continue to Face Security Issues
A press conference was held on July 24, 2023, with Alderman Sigcho-Lopez to talk about the security issues local street...
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Serial Killer in Chicago?
In the last 18 months, around 15 bodies have been found in waterways all over Chicago. As the numbers keep...
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ACLU of Illinois Files Federal Lawsuit Against Chicago Police Department
The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois filed a federal lawsuit this summer against the City of Chicago and the...
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Former Chicago Pharmacist Finds Out Selling COVID Cards Is Bad
A former Chicago pharmacist was convicted in federal court on Friday of this year after stealing and selling COVID-19 vaccination...
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Court Finds Parkland Officer Innocent in Trial
A Parkland school resource officer was deemed innocent in the trial for criminal charges of child negligence and endangerment. In...
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New Memorial for Past Victims of Police Torture
Chicago presents its new, Chicago Torture Justice Memorial thanks to a $6.8 million donation from the Mellon Foundation. This is...
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How Abortion Laws Affect Women
Abortion is a very controversial topic for many people. Numerous people stand by abortion and support women's decisions and perspectives...
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