Courtney Spinelli

Chicago

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Deadly crash along I-94 leads to road closures ahead of rush hour

4 days ago | wgntv.com | Gabriel Castillo |Courtney Spinelli

DOLTON, Ill. (WGN) — A deadly crash involving a motorcyclist along the Bishop Ford Freeway caused some road closures early Tuesday morning. The crash unfolded just before 3 a.m. in the outbound lanes of the Bishop Ford Freeway near Sibley Boulevard, near the border of Calumet City and Dolton, according to Illinois State Police troopers. A preliminary investigation indicates that the driver of the motorcycle was traveling along I-94 when they struck a vehicle.
House Speaker Mike Johnson makes visit to ICE Chicago field office

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Courtney Spinelli

CHICAGO (WGN) – Federal immigration authorities Wednesday morning met with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson at their field office amid a push by the Trump Administration for more widespread enforcement in cities including Chicago. Johnson’s visit comes on the heels of nationwide protests in cities across the country stemming from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations and raids.
Chicago ICE field director talks immigration efforts, response to recent raids

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Courtney Spinelli

CHICAGO (WGN) – Outcry and nationwide protests in cities across the country have unfolded following U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations and raids.
Ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan sentenced to 90 months, $2.5 million fine

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Ethan Illers |Courtney Spinelli |Julian Crews

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been sentenced to 90 months in prison, along with a $2.5 million fine, the statutory maximum. Madigan’s stunning political collapse culminated Friday when the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history was sentenced on federal bribery, conspiracy and wire fraud convictions tied to a scheme to push legislation in exchange for jobs and contracts for his associates.
3 men injured in drive-by Humboldt Park shooting late Saturday night

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Courtney Spinelli |Ashlyn Wright

CHICAGO — Three men were shot late Saturday night in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, according to police. Officers responded just after 10 p.m. to the 1100 block of North California Avenue following reports of multiple gunshot victims. Police say the victims were standing outside in a group when someone in a vehicle approached and opened fire before fleeing the scene. A 27-year-old man was shot in both legs and taken to Stroger Hospital, where he is reported to be in fair condition.
Ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan sentenced to 90 months, $2.5 million fine

2 weeks ago | fox2now.com | Ethan Illers |Courtney Spinelli |Julian Crews

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been sentenced to 90 months in prison, along with a $2.5 million fine, the statutory maximum. Madigan’s stunning political collapse culminated Friday when the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history was sentenced on federal bribery, conspiracy and wire fraud convictions tied to a scheme to push legislation in exchange for jobs and contracts for his associates.
Woman injured in hit-and-run crash as ICE protestors moved through downtown

2 weeks ago | newsnationnow.com | Ethan Illers |Gabriel Castillo |Courtney Spinelli

CHICAGO â€” A woman was injured Tuesday afternoon after she was struck by a car as a group of anti-ICE protestors moved through downtown Chicago. According to Chicago police, the crash unfolded around 6:30 p.m. in the 100 block of East Monroe Street amid a large anti-ICE protest. Officers said the victim, a 66-year-old woman identified as Heather Blair, was standing in the roadway when she was struck by an unknown vehicle.
The Latest: More than 15 arrested in Tuesday ICE protests in downtown Chicago

2 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Gabriel Castillo |Courtney Spinelli |Julian Crews

CHICAGO (WGN) — More than 15 people were taken into custody during a large Tuesday evening protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity, Chicago police said. In total, 17 people were taken into custody. According to police, 10 of the arrests were for misdemeanors, while four were for felonies. One other arrest was for possession of paint or marker with intent to deface. Charges are pending against two others. The ages of those charged range from 20 to 37.
Fallen CPD officer remembered for courage and compassion by loved ones and colleagues

3 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Courtney Spinelli |Ashlyn Wright

CHICAGO (WGN) — As the community mourns the loss of Officer Krystal Rivera, her friends and colleagues are sharing more about how they’re honoring her memory. Rivera, four-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, was killed after another officer unintentionally shot her during a call on the city’s South Side Thursday night. Her friends say she embodied what it meant to protect and serve the community, and she did it with great pride.
Chicago police officer killed in South Side shooting

3 weeks ago | newsnationnow.com | Ethan Illers |Gabriel Castillo |Courtney Spinelli |Eli Ong

CHICAGO (WGN) â€” A Chicago police officer is dead and another is injured after a shooting on the city’s South Side on Thursday night, according to the Chicago Police Department. CPD Supt. Larry Snelling confirmed a 36-year-old female police officer was shot and killed near East 82nd Street and South Drexel Avenue. She was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, where she was later pronounced dead.