Chicago officials are suing Glock Inc. over the “Glock switch,” a mechanism that converts pistols into illegal machine guns capable of firing up to 1,200 rounds per minute. According to legal documents obtained by Reuters, the 41-page complaint reveals that Chicago police have “recovered over 1,100 Glocks that have been …

The Chicago Bulls are entangled in controversy as their ex-star player, Scottie Pippen, confronts sexual assault and harassment allegations from a woman claiming to be his former girlfriend, Chyvette A. Valentine. Legal documents obtained by The Blast reveal several complaints against Pippen, the NBA team, and his family. On Wednesday, …

Jennifer King made history when she became the first female to be hired as a full-time NFL coach for the Washington Commanders in 2021. Three years later, she made history once again, becoming the first female coach for the Chicago Bears in their 104 years of history. King is a …

Kysre Gondrezick has inked a new deal with the Chicago Sky to train with the team.  On Thursday, the Chicago Sky announced the signing of the guard to a training camp contract. A WNBA training camp contract is a short-term agreement allowing a player to participate in a team’s training …

The Chicago Bears, leading into the NFL Combine, are widely regarded as the team with the most confusing outlook during the off-season. A lot of decisions must be made for the Bears, such as if they’re going to stick with their franchise quarterback in Justin Fields or if they’re going …

A Chicago man robs a bank just 72 hours after being acquitted in a similar bank robbery. Two years ago, Mohamed Worku entered a nearby bank and held up a note against the glass, politely requesting, “Give me the money please, thank you.” He departed with approximately $595. He was …

A jury has convicted six O-Block members of the shocking 2020 murder of embattled rapper FBG Duck. On Wednesday, the five-men and seven-women federal jury delivered a guilty verdict after 16 hours of deliberation. Duck, born Carlton Weekly, was slain in a daytime drive-by shooting in August 2020 while shopping …

Travis Scott has left his fans in a state of bewilderment after abruptly canceling his Chicago performance scheduled for Friday evening. The cancellation, announced just before the show’s commencement, has sparked considerable speculation due to the absence of an official explanation. The concert planned to take place at the United Center …

The Monday Night Football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears was like most of the prime-time games this season. A dud, a boring game that had a few thrillers.  The Chicago Bears ugly victory was full of some excitement in the fourth after Justin Fields had two …

This week United Airlines announced it will have nonstop flights to Mexico’s upcoming Tulum International Airport. Starting in March 2024, the airline will begin offering nonstop flights from select U.S airports, including New York/Newark, Los Angeles, Houston, and Chicago, Travel Pulse reported. On May 23, 2024, United says it will …

Earlier this week, Chicago police cracked down on a complex criminal operation, uncovering millions in stolen goods at a West Side warehouse. CBS Chicago reports that police traced the operation to Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, where the group targeted items from rail cars en route to retailers. Their West Side warehouse …

A news team from Chicago covering a series of robberies found themselves becoming victims of a robbery during their reporting. Univision Chicago, a Spanish-language station, reported that a journalist and a photographer were recording footage shortly before 5 a.m. on Monday in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. During this time, three …

Chicago police are investigating a shooting that occurred during a Friday night White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field.  The Associated Press reports that two women were injured during the incident. A 42-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center and listed in …

A man was charged with first-degree murder after an 8-year-old Chicago girl tragically lost her life while riding a scooter. On Monday, Chicago police announced that Michael Goodman, 43, had been charged in connection with the death of Sarabi Medina. The incident occurred on Saturday night in Chicago’s Portage Park …

A 32-year-old Chicago man died when he sliced open his arm while punching the front window of a bar he was being tossed out of this week, authorities said. Jonathan Banks was pronounced dead early Monday morning at the Vista Medical Center East. Authorities say Banks injured himself at a …

A grandfather and grandmother are behind bars after police say they whipped their five-year-old granddaughter more than a dozen times with a belt for using the bathroom on herself. Illinois prosecutors revealed the horrifying details surrounding the July 14 killing of 5-year-old Jada Moore. Prosecutors testified that the young girl …

Dwyane Wade is showing support for the sports community by becoming apart of the ownership group for the WNBA’s Chicago Sky. On Friday, the accomplished three-time NBA champion formally announced the news on Instagram, saying he’s deeply passionate about the sport’s growth. “It’s an incredible feeling being on this side …

Lock ’em up and throw away the keys! A Chicago man has been arrested for allegedly torturing and killing cats. Authorities say Thomas Martel, 22, turned himself in to police Monday after a woman accused him of animal cruelty. He now faces four felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty and …

A Chicago neighborhood is testing out a reparations program for Black residents who resided in the area during the city’s harsh era of racial discrimination.  The suburb known as Evanston, which has roughly 78,100 residents, has shelled out money to 16 residents who lived in the region between 1919 and …

G Herbo has found himself in a heap of trouble after being arrested for gun possession over the weekend. The “No Guts, No Glory” rapper was picked up on Sunday in Chicago near North Wabash Avenue and East Ontario Street. Around 5:45 p.m., when police arrived at the scene, they …