by JimThackerSAFE24 | Mar 3, 2022 | Chicago Crime, Illinois Crime, Illinois News, News & Events
CHICAGO (WLS) — Saying “enough is enough,” President Joe Biden pledged on Thursday that the federal government would step up its fight against gun violence. He made this promise during a visit to New York City, but it’s a problem nationwide....
by JimThackerSAFE24 | Mar 3, 2022 | Chicago Crime, Illinois Crime, Illinois News, News & Events
Watch the latest video at foxbusiness.com A downtown Seattle bakery is temporarily closing one of its locations “for the safety of its employees” after a spate of recent shootings, including at least one that was fatal, has left owners concerned, according...
by JimThackerSAFE24 | Feb 23, 2022 | Chicago Crime, Illinois Crime, Illinois News, National News, News & Events
A 15-year-old boy has died after he was shot 24 times near a Chicago gas station while he was out buying snacks, his family said. Sincere Cole was fatally injured in the Chicago Lawn area Saturday night when the unidentified gunman opened fire, WGN9 reported. Police...
by JimThackerSAFE24 | Feb 7, 2022 | Illinois Crime, Illinois News, News & Events
More than 300 Chicago police officers are being reassigned as the department struggles to bolster arrests and address surging violent crime amid a hiring slowdown and a flood of retirements. This week, 211 tactical officers and 64 members of the already depleted...
by JimThackerSAFE24 | Feb 3, 2022 | Chicago Crime, Illinois Crime, Illinois News, News & Events
An attorney for Shahid Hussain, 39, said he had been diagnosed with “mental health issues.” A judge ordered him held on $250,000 bail. A man with a long criminal record and an apparent history of mental illness is accused of going on a hate crime spree in West Rogers...
by JimThackerSAFE24 | Feb 3, 2022 | Chicago Crime, Illinois Crime, Illinois News, News & Events
The department said in a statement the changes were made to “strengthen public safety across the city.” About 45 Chicago police officers will return to their assignments from administrative positions at the department’s headquarters effective Thursday, according to...
