A 23-year-old man, identified as Bryan Nguyen by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, died from accidental drowning at 31st Street Beach on Chicago’s South Side on May 12, 2025. Nguyen went missing in Lake Michigan’s chilly waters around 2 p.m. on Monday, prompting an hour-long search by the Chicago Fire and Police Departments, according…
CHICAGO, IL – A brutal drive-by shooting in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood killed O’Block drill rappers Munna Duke, 31, and Youngin, 28, and left a third man injured at 1:20 a.m. on May 10, 2025, in the 6300 block of North Broadway. ChicagoCrimeChaser reports the attack targeted patrons leaving a restaurant with a late-night liquor license,…
A severe crash late Sunday night at the intersection of 71st Street and Pulaski Road has led to a full road closure as authorities investigate the scene. Eyewitnesses report that one of the vehicles involved was split in half due to the impact. A body was seen covered at the scene, though officials have yet…
A possible mass shooting unfolded Sunday night inside a bar in the Gage Park neighborhood, leaving at least four people shot, including two reported fatalities, according to early reports from authorities. Chicago police responded to reports of gunfire inside the bar, with a caller stating that a male Hispanic suspect was actively shooting. A heavy…
A 17-year-old male was shot in the hand Sunday evening on the city’s Southwest Side, according to Chicago police. The incident occurred at approximately 6:38 p.m. in the 3800 block of W 47th Street. Authorities say the victim was standing on the sidewalk when an unknown offender opened fire, striking him in the hand. Emergency…
A woman was shot and killed Tuesday night following a heated argument on the CTA Red Line platform at the 69th Street station in Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago police said. The incident, which occurred around 9:46 p.m., has left authorities searching for a suspect as Area One detectives delve into the circumstances surrounding the violent…
A married special education teacher and soccer coach from Downers Grove South High School has been charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student, following an investigation sparked by incriminating text messages discovered by the boy’s mother. Christina Formella, 30, was arrested Sunday and now faces serious felony charges stemming from an alleged relationship that began…
A routine pizza run turned into a nightmare for Julio Noriega, a 54-year-old U.S. citizen born in Chicago, when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents surrounded him, handcuffed him, and detained him for hours without a warrant. The incident, which occurred on January 31 in Berwyn, is one of at least 22 cases cited in…
A shocking hit-and-run crash caught on video Wednesday night has left a 56-year-old woman fighting for her life. The incident happened around 7:50 PM at the intersection of Austin Avenue and Irving Park Road in Chicago’s Northwest Side. The footage, now circulating online, shows a vehicle slamming into the woman and speeding off without stopping….
Chicago’s streets saw more violence as three gunshot victims were dropped off at local hospitals, keeping police and medical teams busy. At Saint Mary Hospital, two unidentified men—listed as John Does—arrived by private car with bullet wounds. Sources say one looks like a juvenile, maybe a teenager, and the other is an adult. Details are…
Passengers on an Air India flight from Chicago to Delhi faced an unexpected ordeal when the plane was forced to return mid-journey due to clogged toilets. The incident occurred on March 6, 2025, when Air India flight AI126 had to make an emergency U-turn after 11 out of 12 lavatories stopped functioning, leaving over 300…
A 46-year-old woman was shot and wounded Sunday evening in the busy Streeterville neighborhood amid reports of large teen gatherings in the area. Authorities responded to the shooting at approximately 8:12 p.m. near the intersection of North Columbus Drive and Illinois Street. According to police reports, the victim was walking on the sidewalk when she…
A Chicago landlord has been ordered to pay $80,000 to former tenants after threatening to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on them during a verbal dispute in June 2020. The ruling marks the first judgment under Illinois’ 2019 Immigrant Tenant Protection Act, according to the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF),…
A 15-year-old female student was shot outside Perspectives Charter High School, located at 8522 S Lafayette Avenue, prompting a significant emergency response. Authorities confirmed that the shooting occurred between the field and the parking lot, not inside the school premises. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived swiftly on the scene following reports of a person shot….
A terrifying incident unfolded on DuSable Lake Shore Drive as a woman’s car was struck by gunfire while she was driving southbound between 18th and 26th Street. The woman, who is from Evanston, recounted the harrowing experience, describing the moment she heard gunshots and realized her vehicle had been hit. “I heard the pow-pow sound,…
A 30-year-old woman was dropped off at Jackson Park Hospital after being shot in the arm Tuesday night, authorities reported. The caller stated that the victim was in the ambulance bay in a Jeep when she arrived at the hospital. She was later transferred to the University of Chicago Medical Center, a Level I Trauma…
A shooting erupted at the South Chicago Dodge dealership on Thursday night, leaving a mother and her son injured, authorities confirmed. Chicago police responded to reports of gunfire at the dealership, located at 7340 S Western Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered a chaotic scene with blood and approximately 15 shell casings scattered across the area….
A shooting at the 35th Street CTA Red Line station left two people injured Thursday night, according to Chicago police. Officers responded to a call of a person shot on the train. Upon arrival, they discovered a 13-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the left arm. He was treated by the Chicago Fire Department…
An 11-year-old boy was stabbed in the chest Thursday night at a residence on the 200 block of West 66th Street, authorities confirmed. Chicago Police responded to reports of a stabbing and found the young victim suffering from a serious chest wound. Emergency responders transported the boy to Comer Children’s Hospital and he is listed…
A high-speed police chase erupted on the streets of Chicago late tonight after a suspect rammed a Chicago Police officer near 83rd Street and Cottage Grove, leaving the officer injured. The incident triggered a dangerous pursuit that spanned multiple highways and state lines before authorities finally brought the chase to a halt. According to police…