Crime

WASHINGTON — P ointing to a wave of violence in Baltimore, Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that the nation’s criminal justice system has gotten “out of balance” and must be restored … Continued

Below, from the White House… THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2015   DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015 … Continued

A female was shot early Wednesday while she was inside a party bus downtown near Millennium Park. The female, whose age was not immediately known, was shot in the leg … Continued

The Cubs have been playing without any outfield fans since the season started. But no fans at all? “It’s called instructional league,” Maddon said, when asked about the extreme measure … Continued

Matt Forte was a no-show for the Bears’ Piccolo awards and voluntary minicamp , which has earned him his fair share of criticism as he awaits a contract extension. Forte … Continued

Two people died early Tuesday when a motorcycle struck a pedestrian in southwest suburban Plainfield. Sean Fitzpatrick, 27, was riding a motorcycle on Route 59 near Lockport when he apparently … Continued

All that Bulls-Cavaliers hype will have to wait. Obviously, the up-and-coming Bucks didn’t get the memo that they were simply standing in the way of the inevitable. “Well, we got … Continued

First, federal agents dined at several of celebrity chef Tony Hu’s Chinatown restaurants. Then they returned in October with a warrant — hoping to feast on evidence of tax fraud, according … Continued

On the spot where they found Tim Triplett, wounded and dying, a single white candle stood Monday afternoon. Nearby, a small memorial — blue balloons, blue sign — was attached … Continued

A woman was hit and killed by a car exiting the Dan Ryan Expressway late Sunday in the South Side Chatham neighborhood, according to police. Just before 10 p.m., the … Continued