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A man was charged with shooting at a Chicago police officer and striking a squad car several times last February in the East Garfield Park neighborhood.

Police say the employee is on paid suspension during the investigation

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is launching a new post in Chicago’s River North neighborhood in an effort to curb crime in the busy entertainment district.

The interview committee will contain a wide range of individuals, according to Jefferson City Administrator Steven Crowell.

The Chesapeake Police Department issued a warning that some residents have been receiving fraudulent phone calls from what appears to be the department's non-emergency line.

One of the suspects was shot in the neck when the man escaped after being held captive and threatened

U.S. Attorney John Lausch said that McDonald's family was “in agreement not to pursue a second prosecution, and the office respects their position.” The family says no one ever spoke with them.

The man was wanted on warrants out of Caddo County

At Thursday's awards, a Chicago police officer who was shot, and an Illinois State Trooper who stopped a speeding car with his own vehicle, were awarded for their heroic acts.

A judge on Friday threw out 44 more convictions tied to a notorious former Chicago police sergeant who regularly framed people for drug crimes they didn’t commit.