Chicagoans Beat Man, Push Him on Blue Line Train Tracks After He Attacks Woman

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Man Accused of Killing Officer, Wounding Another, While In Custody Appears in Court

Photo of armed robbery and murder suspect Alphanso Talley from the CPD. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Full Story A man accused of killing an officer while in custody at a hospital and wounding another is set to appear in court today, Wednesday, MayContinueContinue reading “Man Accused of Killing Officer, Wounding Another, While In Custody Appears in Court”

Short Audio Reflection on Officers Shot in Hospital

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Juvenile Charged for Attacking Officer During “Teen Takeover” of Influential Community

SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Police have announced charges against a juvenile in what’s being called a “takeover” of an influential neighborhood. The charges come as these incidents put more community members on edge. Listen to a short summary of Teen Takeover Leads toContinueContinue reading “Juvenile Charged for Attacking Officer During “Teen Takeover” of Influential Community”

Criminal Brazenly Robs, Shoots Two Women in West Loop

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When a Store Owner Kills a Teenage Girl

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Suburban Chicago Man Charged with Murdering Maintenance Man

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18-Year-Old Gun-Toting Thug Charged in the Murder, Gunning Down of His Father

Photo from fox32chicago.com. ICYMI SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Police arrested an 18-year-old for the murder of his father. The community is shocked, considering what led to the shooting. Here are the details. Listen to a summary of 18-Year-Old Arrested for Murdering His FatherContinueContinue reading “18-Year-Old Gun-Toting Thug Charged in the Murder, Gunning Down of His Father”

Indiana Prom After Party Turns Deadly, Leaving One Dead and Two Badly Injured

SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. What was supposed to be a celebration at an after prom party turned into devastatingly bloody scene in Porter County, Indiana. The details are heartbreaking. Listen to the Summary of the Pine Township, Indiana Prom Shooting while you commute,ContinueContinue reading “Indiana Prom After Party Turns Deadly, Leaving One Dead and Two Badly Injured”

Man Killed in Brazen Intersection Ambush Hit in Indianapolis

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Juvenile Charged in Multiple Armed Robberies and Carjackings, Months-Long Crime Spree

SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. A juvenile is in custody after terrorizing Chicago for the past four months. The number of armed robberies, carjackings and other crimes is unbelievable. Listen to a summary of Juvenile Arrested for Armed Robbery and Carjacking Spree while you commute, work or relax.ContinueContinue reading “Juvenile Charged in Multiple Armed Robberies and Carjackings, Months-Long Crime Spree”

Man Robs Bank in Magnificent Mile in Broad Daylight and Uses CTA as Getaway

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Two Teens Charged in Overnight Crime Wave Across the City

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Gang of 10 High Schoolers Rob and Beat Man Walking Home from Work

Photo from CWBChicago.com. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more safety alerts. This article is 100% human-written. A local Chicago Alderman has confirmed a group of at least 10 high schoolers brutally attacked and robbed a man who was walking home from work. It’s a horrifying story for anyone just trying to make it home from aContinueContinue reading “Gang of 10 High Schoolers Rob and Beat Man Walking Home from Work”

Alert: Two Suspects Are Robbing Delivery Drivers After Making Fake Orders

SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more safety alerts. This article is 100% human-written. SAFETY ALERT Two Chicago delivery drivers have been robbed after two suspects made fake orders to set them up. Here are the details to stay safe. Listen to a summary of the Pizza Delivery Drivers Robberies while you commute, work or relax. ListenContinueContinue reading “Alert: Two Suspects Are Robbing Delivery Drivers After Making Fake Orders”

Chicago Man Arrested After Mother’s Body Found in Her Basement and Selling Her SUV for Crack

Photo from CPD SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Chicago man Kevan Works, 66, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his own mother and selling off her belongings. The story is as sadistic as it is disturbing. What Happened On March 27, 2026, Antoinette Gainely (assumed name), wentContinueContinue reading “Chicago Man Arrested After Mother’s Body Found in Her Basement and Selling Her SUV for Crack”

Undercover FBI Agent Pistol Whipped, Robbed by Juvenile in Ford Heights, IL

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Mental Health Evaluation Ordered for 75-Year-Old Chicago Man Charged in Double Homicide of Two Elderly Women, Ages 68 and 71, for “Getting on My Nerves”

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Pooh Shiesty and Dad Arrested for Armed Robbery of Gucci Mane and Associates at Studio

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Shots Fired, 3 Arrested After Attempted Walmart Robbery of ATF Agent in Chicago

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Read or Listen to Catch Up on This Week’s Top True Crime Stories

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Squatter Charged with Triple Homicide After 4th Victim Escapes and Bodies Found in Basement

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Two Hit Men Arrested Within 8 Seconds of Committing First-Degree Murder of Black Billion-Dollar Company Executive

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Ex-Girlfriend Who Snuck into Illinois from Indiana Charged with 9 Counts of Murder After Her Children’s Father and His Parents Found Dead: The Happy Hit Lady

Photo of 30-year-old triple homicide suspect Jenna Strouble seemingly smirking in her mugshot. Photo from ABC7Chicago. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more true crime in realtime. This article is 100% human-written. Listen to a quick summary of this case while you commute, work or relax. Listen to the Jenna Strouble Case Summary. 30-year-old St. John, IndianaContinueContinue reading “Ex-Girlfriend Who Snuck into Illinois from Indiana Charged with 9 Counts of Murder After Her Children’s Father and His Parents Found Dead: The Happy Hit Lady”

Body of High School Senior Who Was missing for Days Found with Friend’s Truck in River

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Loser Arrested for Murder of 18-Year-Old Chicago College Student Identified by Mother in Clear Surveillance Footage

Immigrant from Venezuela accused of killing 18-year-old Chicago College student Sheridan Gorman. Photo from DHS.gov. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com and follow The Unprotected Gone Series, about helpless victims of horrific crimes and abuse. This article is 100% human-written. According to a statement released by Homeland Security, ICE has asked Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to hold anContinueContinue reading “Loser Arrested for Murder of 18-Year-Old Chicago College Student Identified by Mother in Clear Surveillance Footage”