James McNamara, 61, was charged in federal court in Washington D.C. this week with felony counts of assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement officers and interfering with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder, as well as five other misdemeanor charges.
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Chicago Tops 630 Homicides, 2,600 Shootings in 2022: Police
Through the end of November, 3,258 people have been shot in the city, according to monthly crime stats from the Chicago Police Department. Of those victims, 637 people were killed.
Ex-Employee of Cook County Land Bank Authority Charged in Wire Fraud Scheme to Buy, Sell Properties
Mustafaa Saleh, 36, was charged through a criminal information in federal court in Chicago on Tuesday with a single count of wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
2 Chicago Men Charged in Fatal Shooting of Girl Killed on 12th Birthday
Cook County prosecutors alleged Malik Parish, 22, Abdul Ali, 20, and a third unknown man were firing shots at rival gang members on the evening of March 1 when an errant bullet struck Nyzireya Moore as she sat inside her mother’s vehicle.
6 Killed in Separate Shootings Over Weekend in Chicago: Police
According to Chicago Police Department data, 31 people were shot in 24 separate incidents between 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday, including two dead and two others injured at a far South Side gathering early Saturday.
Chicago Teen Charged After Fatal Crash With Vehicle That Was Trying to Flee Police: Prosecutors
Kendall Sprouts, 18, was charged Wednesday with reckless homicide involving a motor vehicle and aggravated reckless driving following the Sunday evening crash that left 22-year-old Keyshawn Javon Gray dead.
Chicago Police Officer Found Not Guilty in 2020 Shooting at Red Line Station
According to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Cook County Judge Joseph Claps issued the verdict Tuesday in the bench trial of Officer Melvina Bogard, who was charged last year with the nonfatal shooting of Ariel Roman inside the Grand Red Line station.
15-Year-Old Girl Among 3 People Fatally Shot Over Weekend in Chicago: Police
According to Chicago police, 20 people were shot in 15 separate shooting incidents between 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
Illinois Education Superintendent Carmen Ayala to Retire
State Superintendent of Education Carmen Ayala, appointed in 2019, announced that she’ll retire at the end of January.
Former DePaul Student Sentenced to More Than 7 Years For Attempting to Aid ISIS Terror Group
Thomas Osadzinski, 23, was convicted following a two-week trial of attempting to provide material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization. On Thursday, a federal judge in Chicago sentenced him to 90 months in prison.
R. Kelly Asks Judge to Toss Federal Child Pornography Convictions or Grant New Trial
Kelly’s attorneys on Tuesday filed the routine post-conviction motions asking a judge to either toss out the singer’s six convictions or grant him another trial, arguing prosecutors failed to prove their case and allowed a witness to provide false testimony.
Reputed Wicked Town Gang Leader Convicted on Federal Racketeering Charges
Donald Lee, 40, and 30-year-old Torance Benson were each found guilty Tuesday following a two-month trial in Chicago’s federal court building after prosecutors said they each participated in a criminal organization that murdered rivals and violently protected a drug-dealing operation on the city’s West Side.
Police, CTA Officials Offer Riders Safety Tips Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season
Safety tips offered by the CPD include: being aware of your surroundings, securing wallets and phones in zipped pockets, keeping shopping bags close to you and keeping headphone volume low enough to hear what’s happening nearby.
Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Stepfather at Bronzeville Home
Kenneth Haywood, 30, was ordered held on a $400,000 D-bond during a hearing Monday following his arrest over the weekend in the killing of 56-year-old Shenan Thompson.
6 People Killed in Separate Shootings Over Weekend in Chicago: Police
According to Chicago Police Department data, 28 people were shot in 26 separate shootings between 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
Democrats Rochford, O’Brien Declare Victory in Illinois Supreme Court Races
If the results hold, the court would shift to a 5-to-2 Democrat majority.
Democratic Lake County Judge Elizabeth “Liz” Rochford has declared victory in her race for the 2nd District seat on the Illinois Supreme Court, a result that would mean Democrats would maintain control of the state’s highest court.
Early Results Show Illinois Voters Appear in Favor of Workers’ Rights Constitutional Amendment Decision
If passed, the impact of the so-called “Workers Rights Amendment” would be twofold: The change would codify Illinois workers’ right to organize and bargain collectively, while simultaneously prohibiting any law from being passed that would interfere with those rights.
Off-Duty Chicago Police Officer Involved in Shooting in Belmont Cragin
Chicago police say it’s unclear if anyone was struck after an off-duty officer was involved in a shooting in Belmont Cragin on Wednesday morning.
5 People Killed, Nearly 30 Others Wounded in Weekend Shootings Across Chicago: Police
Those killed in separate shootings over the weekend included a 15-year-old boy shot in a drive-by shooting and a 30-year-old man killed outside a River North club.
Lincolnwood Restaurant Owner Charged With Strangling Mother of His Unborn Baby to Death
Yaer Shen, 46, was denied bail during a court hearing Thursday following his arrest on charges of first-degree murder, intentional homicide of an unborn child and concealing a homicidal death stemming from the killing of 40-year-old Bilian Fang, who was eight months pregnant with Shen’s child, prosecutors said.
Chicago Man Charged With Making Graphic Death Threat to Candidate for Governor Darren Bailey
Scott Lennox bragged to friends about sending the message, according to Cook County prosecutors, which led to Darren Bailey requesting additional security for himself and his family and to a soft lockdown at the school Bailey runs with his wife.
Chicago Approaching 600 Homicides in 2022, But Police Say Shootings, Killings Down Over Last Year
Through the end of October, 580 people have been killed in the city, down 16% from the same time period last year and a 13% drop compared with 2020.
Mayor Lightfoot's Security Detail Involved in Exchange of Gunfire During Attempted Robbery: Police
The Chicago Police Department said it does't appear anyone was struck by gunfire during the shooting, which occurred Tuesday morning in the Logan Square neighborhood.
Michael Madigan Pleads Not Guilty on Latest Federal Charge
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his longtime associate Michael McClain entered not guilty pleas Tuesday morning on new charges stemming from their alleged involvement in a corruption scheme involving AT&T Illinois.
3 Children Among 14 People Wounded in Halloween Night Mass Shooting in Chicago
The victims were hospitalized in various states, with some in critical condition and others who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, Police Superintendent David Brown said late Monday night.
City Colleges Teachers, Faculty Avoid Strike, Reach Tentative Deal on New Contract
The City Colleges of Chicago Teachers Union Local 1600 called off a planned Nov. 2 walkout after tentatively reaching a four-year contract agreement late Sunday.
