DePaul Student Charged With Spitting on ICE Agent at O'Hare
Brett Heier, 20, faces felony battery after allegedly spitting on an ICE agent at O'Hare. His attorney calls the charges overblown, citing accidental contact.
By Michael Kowalski ★
Crime
The latest crime coverage from Chicago and Chicagoland.
Chicago Firefighter Michael Altman Killed in Arson Fire
Chicago mourns firefighter Michael Altman, killed battling a blaze allegedly set by a suicidal suspect. His funeral drew officials, colleagues, and family.
By Michael Kowalski ★
Two Men Charged in Assassination of Chicago Business Leader
Jerry Lewis, 67, was shot and killed outside his offices near the United Center. Two suspects waited 90 minutes before opening fire in front of officers.
By Michael Kowalski ★
Chicago Week in Photos: Grief, ICE at O'Hare & More
Chicago's final days of March captured through photos: mourning Sheridan Gorman, ICE agents at O'Hare, and neighborhood life across the city.
By Christine Fahey ★
Jose Medina Detained in Sheridan Gorman Murder Case
Venezuelan immigrant Jose Medina made his first court appearance Friday in the Rogers Park shooting death of Loyola freshman Sheridan Gorman.
By Michael Kowalski ★