Carolyn Stein

Carolyn Stein covers emerging news. She is a recent graduate of Stanford University, where she studied communication and East Asian studies. She has previously worked for the San Francisco Chronicle, Mercury News and Mission Local.

Chicago police investigate the scene after an officer shot a male with a knife early Monday inside the Grand Regency of Jackson Park, an assisted living facility in the 1400 block of East 75th Street, on May 5, 2025. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

COPA investigating two police shootings Monday morning

May 5, 2025 at 4:52 p.m.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating two different officer-involved shootings that occurred Monday morning.

Victim of fatal Calumet City car crash identified as Homewood-Flossmoor High School student

May 5, 2025 at 5:53 p.m.

A single vehicle crash in Calumet City has left one dead Sunday morning, according to Illinois State Police.

Woman shot in car following fight in Humboldt Park, police say

May 4, 2025 at 10:49 a.m.

A woman was shot in her vehicle following a fight Saturday night in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, according to Chicago police.

After CPD officer is injured in West Garfield Park traffic stop, COPA investigates

May 4, 2025 at 3:54 p.m.

A police officer was injured during a traffic stop in West Garfield Park Saturday evening, according to Chicago police.

Man charged with 8 felonies, including an alleged sexual assault in Rogers Park gangway, police say

May 4, 2025 at 3:06 p.m.

A 19-year-old man was charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault, kidnapping and multiple counts of burglary Sunday, according to Chicago police.

Jonah Simpson, right, 13, jumps rope alongside his brother Linus, 11, on April 27, 2025, as people enjoy the temporarily car-free space along the 4700 block of North Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Lincoln Square neighbors and businesses weigh the impact as car-free zone continues longer than expected

April 30, 2025 at 1:15 p.m.

An unexpected extension of Lincoln Square’s car-free zone has led neighbors to debate making the zone a permanent fixture.

Off-duty police officer injured in shooting in West Lawn, COPA investigating

April 28, 2025 at 11:28 a.m.

An off-duty police officer was injured Monday morning in a shooting in West Lawn, according to Chicago police.

Man charged after fatal shooting at North Chicago home, police say

April 28, 2025 at 6:41 a.m.

A man was charged with murder after a fatal shooting at a North Chicago home Wednesday, the Lake County Major Crime Task Force said.

Man fatally shot in Bridgeport drive-by shooting, police say

April 27, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

A man was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in the Bridgeport neighborhood Saturday night, according to Chicago police.

17-year-old critically injured in hit-and-run in Roseland, police say

April 27, 2025 at 3:41 p.m.

A teenager was critically injured in a hit-and-run in the Roseland neighborhood Saturday evening, according to Chicago police.

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