A former inmate on his way to a job interview is being lauded for helping the driver of a car that flipped over on a Connecticut highway. Continue reading →
{FD} Group of Chicagoans turning high crime street corners into ‘Healing Corners’
Street corners in Chicago can become high crime areas: drug deals, shootings, and some communities see it all too often. Continue reading →
{FD} Chicago man showing off car clocked at 160 mph
A Chicago man who wanted to show his friends how fast his new sports car could go ended up in jail after being clocked on radar going over 150 mph on the Indiana Toll Road. Continue reading →
{FD} Muslim police officer sues for alleged harassment after firing
A Muslim officer who was fired by the North Chicago Police Department last month is suing for religious discrimination, claiming he was fired after complaining about harassment. Continue reading →
{FD} Chicago police goof: Family demands apology after cops raid home by mistake
It was a raid gone wrong. Continue reading →
{FD} Illinois’ poor more often victims of violent crime: Report
People living in poverty in Illinois are more likely to become victims of violent crime than high income earners, whether they live in cities, suburbs or rural areas, according to a report released Wednesday by a Chicago research group. Continue reading →
{FD} Cop tackles bat-wielding man who was threatening police
A new video released by California police shows a man getting tackled by an officer after he repeatedly struck the police department windows with an aluminum baseball bat. Continue reading →
{FD} Watch: Video of Chicago cop giving man jacket to stay warm goes viral
Chicago police officer Peter White saw a man three weeks ago and this week, he made good on a promise of a warm coat. Continue reading →
