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Chicago Woman Left Brain Dead After Brutal Beating By Multiple-Time Convicted Felon On City Train

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – A 36-year-old man, Mijawon Johnson, is facing charges of attempted murder for brutally beating a 61-year-old woman during an attempted robbery on a Chicago train. The victim, who has not been identified, is currently brain dead and not expected to survive after the attack on January 4th. Johnson, an eight-time felon, allegedly pinned the woman to a seat, punched, stomped, and jumped on her during the vicious assault. Johnson, who was on …

East Chicago Residents Urged to Help Solve Two 2021 Unsolved Murders

EAST CHICAGO, Ind. — Authorities in East Chicago, Indiana, are seeking the public’s help in solving two unsolved murders that occurred in 2021. The victims, Eric Douglas and Angelica Casares, were both killed in separate shootings, and the cases have remained unresolved. According to police, the homicide rate in East Chicago decreased by 55% last year, and the clearance rate for the cases that did occur was 80%. Despite this, the cases of Douglas and …

4 Year Prison Sentence for Illinois Man Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash with Retired Chicago Police Officer

CHICAGO, Illinois – After a hit-and-run crash resulted in the death of a retired Chicago police officer, Ted Plevritis of Palatine, Illinois has been sentenced to over four years in prison. Plevritis struck and killed Rick Haljean while driving in Chicago’s Edison Park neighborhood. He surrendered to police about a month after Haljean’s death. Plevritis pleaded guilty to one count of failure to report the crash and was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison, …

Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Prison for Hit-and-Run Death of Retired Police Officer

PALATINE, Illinois (AP) – A man from Palatine, Illinois has been sentenced to over four years in prison after pleading guilty in a hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a retired Chicago police officer. According to WLS-TV, Ted Plevritis pleaded guilty to failure to report the crash and was given credit for nearly two years already spent behind bars. Plevritis was initially facing multiple felony charges in the death of 57-year-old Rick Haljean. …

Vigil held in Chicago to commemorate downing of Flight PS752 and honor victims

CHICAGO, IL – In Chicago’s South Loop, a vigil was held to honor the victims of the downing of Flight PS752. The tragic event occurred four years ago when the flight was shot down by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps shortly after takeoff, resulting in the loss of all 176 people on board. More than half of the victims were from Canada. The organization Chicago 4 Iran hosted the vigil at Roosevelt and Michigan Avenue …

Rising Wave of Political Violence and Threats Grips United States in Wake of Capitol Assault, Says University of Chicago Political Scientist

WASHINGTON—Following the assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, there has been a surge in politically motivated violence and threats against elected officials, judges, and government buildings. This wave of violence has raised concerns about the stability of the democratic process in this presidential-election year. According to Robert Pape, a political scientist at the University of Chicago, the country is currently experiencing a significant level of radicalization, with an increasing number of individuals …

Tragic Chicago Woman Killed by Ex-Boyfriend in Front of Children Despite Protective Order

A Chicago woman was fatally shot in front of her two children just hours before her ex-boyfriend was set to be served with an extended protection order. The tragic incident occurred in the Austin neighborhood of the city on December 13, as 34-year-old Maria Roque was shot multiple times. This devastating act unfolded in front of her 14-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter. The suspect, identified as Kenneth Brown, 44, is now charged with murder. The …

Chicago Police Report Decrease in Shootings and Murders for 2023 Despite Rise in Other Crimes

CHICAGO, IL – The Chicago Police Department has released its end-of-year crime statistics, revealing a decrease in shootings and murders over the past year, despite an increase in other crimes across the city. The data showed a downward trend in certain violent crimes, with a decrease in shooting incidents and murders citywide. According to the Chicago Police Department, there was a drop of nearly 18% in the number of gunshot victims and a more than …

Chicago Sees Decrease in Murders, But Continues to Struggle with High Crime Rate

CHICAGO, IL – The preliminary statistics from the Chicago Police Department show that while the number of murders has decreased, the overall crime rate remains high. Although there were fewer shooting incidents compared to the previous year, the city has experienced a significant rise in the number of robberies. In Greater Grand Crossing, the new year began with a tragic incident, as multiple individuals were shot, with one fatality reported just 45 minutes into 2024. …

Fatal Shooting: Man Charged with Murder of Woman with Order of Protection in Chicago

CHICAGO, IL – A 44-year-old man named Kenneth Brown has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly fatally shooting a woman in front of her children on December 13. The victim, 34-year-old Maria Roque, had an active order of protection against Brown, according to court records. The shooting occurred in the South Austin neighborhood of Chicago’s West Side. Brown was arrested on Friday and appeared in court on Sunday. He will remain in custody as …