The Scott Cohen clusterfuss is only going to grow. He and ex-wife Debra York-Cohen took to WTTW's "Chicago Tonight" to discuss the charges that came to light yesterday in the wake of his primary win. more ›

At one time or another, we've all been a little flummoxed by an alderman's decision to vote for or against a bill or to side with something that seems bad for the neighborhood. And we'll take to the internet to complain about it. One man, though, went too far. Julius Jenkins was charged with threatening a public official, a felony, and misdemeanor aggravated assault after he stormed into the office of Ald. Carrie Austin (34th) wielding a knife and uttering threats. Jenkins allegedly said, "You tell that bitch Ald. Carrie Austin that after I get these cameras and bugs out of my house, I’m gonna’ come back here and kill that bitch." Well then. Jenkins then left but police were able to track him down a short time later. Austin wasn't in the office at the time of the incident. more ›

We don't know what the hell is going on around town lately, if it's something in the water, but a trio of unusual crimes - including a pair of attacks against authorities - caught our attention. more ›

A man wielding a knife, and who stabbed an Evanston Police officer, was shot dead Sunday afternoon in a confrontation. Three officers responded to a report of a man involved in a confrontation with his landlord. Evanston Police Cmdr. Tom Guenther said, "The officers engage the subject with a knife and ordered him to put it down. He refused the orders and advanced towards them. The officers were forced to engage deadly force to defend themselves." At some point during the incident, one of the officers was stabbed in either the arm or hand and was taken to a local hospital for treatment, though his injuries were not life-threatening. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. [Chicago Breaking News, Sun-Times] more ›