The Will County Sheriff’s Office announced in a social media post that it is investigating a homicide in Joliet Township. Around 4:27 p.m. on January 21, 2024, deputies responded to the Pheasant Run Apartments in Joliet Township for a report of a shooting. Deputies were informed that an unknown person was on the ground bleeding … Read more
The Chicago Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect in a fatal stabbing of a 33-year-old female. CPD said in a media release that 34-year-old Genesis Silva was arrested in the 2700 block of South California Avenue on January 17, 2024. Silva is accused of fatally stabbing a 33-year-old female who was found … Read more
The Freeport Police Department announced on social media that it is investigating a shooting in the 500 block of West Broadway Street. Around 1:50 p.m. on January 18, 2024, Freeport Police Department officers responded to the aforementioned location for a report of gunshots being fired. At the scene, officers found evidence that a gun had … Read more
Update – PPD said it was learned that two individuals came to Peoria to meet someone about a Facebook Marketplace vehicle transaction. Once they arrived at the meet-up location, they were directed to a nearby alley to look at the vehicle. PPD said this was an attempted robbery setup and there was no intention to … Read more
The Chicago Police Department has announced armed robbery charges against a 20-year-old Chicago man. Jerry Mufid was arrested by officers with the Chicago Police Department in the 0-100 block of West Illinois Street around 5:35 p.m. on January 13, 2024. According to CPD, Mufid was identified as the offender who took property from a 32-year-old … Read more
The Grand Tower Police Department has arrested a man who was in possession of meth. Around 10:18 p.m. on January 10, 2024, GTPD officers attempted to carry out a traffic stop on a white Ford F150 near Brunkhorst Avenue and 20th Street. The truck’s registration expired in 2021 and was seen leaving a residence known … Read more
The Chicago Police Department is searching for a vehicle involved in a fatal hit and run crash. Around 1:25 a.m. on January 7, 2024, a pedestrian was crossing the street at the intersection of Diversey Parkway and Ashland Avenue when they were struck by a vehicle traveling southbound on Ashland Avenue. Police say the collision … Read more
The Chicago Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection to a December 2020 homicide. According to a news release from CPD, 22-year-old Angel Avelar was taken into custody by members of the Chicago Police Department and Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force in the 1100 block of South Cedar Street in Glendale Heights on … Read more
According to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office a woman has been arrested after a juvenile passed away at the hospital. Around 10:50 a.m. on January 3, 2024, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 9600 block of Hillandale Lane to assist the Richmond Township Fire Protection District. The call regarded a medical emergency involving … Read more
The Chicago Police Department has arrested two suspects for allegedly battering a 58-year-old man and forcefully taking his property. 20-year-old Kobe Lee and 18-year-old Felix Lopez were taken into custody by members of the Chicago Police Department around 10 p.m. in the 4600 block of North Kedzie Avenue on January 1, 2024. Authorities say they … Read more