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.
Riley Strain’s Body Has Been Found in West Nashville River
Updates After weeks of agonizing pain and frustration from the family and friends. Since Strain was last seen on March...
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Manhunt for Idaho Inmate Who Escaped Custody Ends
Undergone Gun Fire Three Idaho corrections officers had been escorting the dangerous inmate from a hospital visit last Wednesday morning...
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Chicago Man Is Fatally Shot in Irving Park
Fatal Shooting Goes Down In Irving Park On Sunday afternoon, March 17th, the Chicago Police Department were called to the...
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Mass Shootings: Are Juries Making the Right Decision?
Mass shooting Are juries making the right decision about who's at fault after a mass shooting? These are incidents where...
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Chicago Train Stations Are Updating It’s Safety and Security
Enhanced Safety and Security Measures Coming to Chicago Train Stations Chicago's chaotic train stations are set to undergo significant safety...
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Mother’s Vacation Results in Toddler’s Death and Life Sentence
Fatal Neglect On February 22, 2024, Kristel A. Candelario, a 32-year-old Cleveland mother, pleaded guilty to aggravated murder and child...
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Judge Reverses Rape Case
The Judge An Illinois judge reversed a 16-year-old girl's rape conviction. Furthermore, on February 23, Adam County Judge Robert Adrian...
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Autistic Teen Dies in Fatal Shooting by California Police
Ryan Gainer, a 15-year-old California autistic teen, was shot and killed by an officer last Saturday, March 9, after charging...
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Violence in the Chicago Area
The Chicago violence rates has went up tremendously in the last past 15 years. It seems that gun violence get...
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Communities Strive to Rehumanize Schools
How can communities strive to rehumanize schools? The dehumanization of schools is a huge issue. We are trying to regain...
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