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Despite some headline-grabbing mayhem, Chicago’s gun violence fell to levels not seen in a decade in 2025, with a homicide total roughly half what it was just four years ago.
A Chicago man who was accused of killing his wife by throwing her down the stairway of a high-rise was ordered to remain in jail.
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Most wanted murder suspect Antonio Stigler arrested in Chicago area
FBI most wanted fugitive Antonio Stigler was arrested in the Chicago area, authorities said Friday. He was wanted for the fatal shooting of a woman who was eight months pregnant in a Riverdale backyard in 2024. Stigler faces a first-degree murder charge.
Adam Beckerink, the man charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife, Caitlin Tracey, was set to appear for a detention hearing Tuesday after being extradited to Chicago.
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Former Chicago lawyer to remain jailed in wife's murder case
Former Chicago lawyer Adam Beckerink has been charged with first-degree murder and murder/strong probability in the death of his estranged wife, Caitlyn Tracey, who was found dead at the bottom of a 24-story stairwell in their condo building in October 2024.
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Chicago woman who murdered and dismembered her landlord after receiving eviction notice will get $3 million. Here’s why
A Chicago woman who is currently serving a 58-year prison sentence for the murder and dismemberment of her landlord will be awarded nearly $3 million […] Chicago Woman Who Murdered and Dismembered Her Landlord After Receiving Eviction Notice Will Get $3 Million.
One of multiple hearings starts Wednesday for the four people charged with shooting and killing Chicago police Officer Aréanah Preston in 2023.