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Yasmin Acree's family believes she was kidnapped from her Austin home Jan. 15. They found doors kicked in at the house, as well as a broken lock. Police ignored evidence, they say.
almost 5 years ago | Shannon McGee
A police press release says Luis Colon was armed with a pistol and turned on officers trying to interview him. Some say the city is not doing enough to investigate police shootings.
almost 5 years ago | Steven Chaitman
While the ongoing federal probe into a notorious police torture scandal is a positive step, it isn't enough, some aldermen say. They're looking for new ways to hold police responsible for mistreating suspects.
almost 5 years ago | Jennifer Slosar
Police have arrested a 22-year-old South Side man in connection with the shooting deaths of five people during a home invasion robbery last month.
5 years ago | Shannon McGee
Parents and community members filled a Logan Square elementary school auditorium yesterday to voice concerns over what they see as an inadequate level of police protection for the area.
5 years ago | Kwame Shorter
5 years ago | Geoff Dougherty
A motel manager checking on a guest who had not paid his bill found a woman's body stuffed in a closet. The woman had apparently been stabbed to death.
5 years ago | Claire Bushey
5 years ago | Geoff Dougherty
5 years ago | Geoff Dougherty
5 years ago | Geoff Dougherty
5 years ago | Giulia Donati
5 years ago | Shannon McGee
The victim was shot between three and six times at close range. Cops say the killing may have been gang-related.
5 years ago | LAURA ELIA
A football team composed of Chicago police officers raises money for charity. Some team members are newcomers to the game, while others played at Division I colleges.
5 years ago | Matthew C.K. Bradwell
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