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.
US Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon Thanks Police for Swift Response to Carjacking [Update]
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pa.) expresses her gratitude to the Philadelphia Police Department for their swift reaction this afternoon. She...
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Kenosha Braces as Closing Arguments Begin in Rittenhouse Trial
Attorneys begin to make their closing arguments this afternoon in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial as Kenosha braces for the verdict....
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Terror Attack in Norway Leaves 5 Dead
Terror struck Norway when an assailant with a bow and arrow killed five and left three wounded. The suspect has...
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10 Children Among the Shooting Victims in Chicago
Ten children under the age of 18 were among the shooting victims this past weekend in Chicago. Overall, 58 people...
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Unintentional Shootings by Children Are Not Accidental [Graphic Content]
The combination of an unlocked, loaded gun and a curious child all too often ends in tragedy. Since 2015, there...
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US Capitol Rioters Begin to Face Multiple Charges and Deemed ‘Dangerous’
The first prison sentence for one of the many rioters in the U.S. Senate is given to a Floridian man...
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Youth Dedicated to Taking Back Their Space on Chicago’s West Side
A group of youth in the Austin area of Chicago's Westside initiated an Austin Safety Action Plan to help combat...
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Mother Arrested in the Deaths of Children Found in a Fort Lauderdale Canal
After discovering two young girls in the Lauderhill Canal in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in late June, their mother has since...
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Notes for Peace Initiative Honors Those Lost to Gun Violence With Song [Video]
Notes for Peace and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago helps those who have lost loved ones to gun violence by...
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Killings Seem to Have Replaced COVID-19 Numbers in Chicago News
Senseless killings have recently taken the place of the news announcing how many have died from COVID-19 in Chicago. They...
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